Tourist hotspots in Thailand plan to re-open this winter
Thailand is finalizing a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking Europeans to spend the upcoming winter months in the country in an effort to save its ailing tourism industry.
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Although the Asian nation’s borders have been closed to most foreigners since late March to fight the pandemic, the government is now planning to grant visas to foreigners who want to stay in Thailand for up to nine months.
These long-term visitors will begin their stay with a mandatory 14-day quarantine and several virus tests in the tourist hotspot of Phuket. After three weeks on the island and negative test results, they’d be free to travel to other Thai regions.
Thailand expects foreigners arrival to begin before winter as it plans to re-open tourist hotspots in order to save its ailing tourism industry.
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International tourism will only take off once all countries remove their restrictions. No one would want to get quarantined on a vacation, and for this the destination country must have confidence on the source country. It’s a catch 22 situation.
You are right. But the green shoots are showing and that’s a welcome sign. As of now, Thailand plans to open out for tourists looking for long term medical visits for a duration of 9 months or more. But, considering how badly the economy hinges on the tourism industry, it is not long before travel restrictions are eased. Watch this space for more
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