Thailand tourism situation

[hhinner]

^^ "every province will apply the same SOPs". First time for everything I suppose.

[buksida]

^^ "every province will apply the same SOPs". First time for everything I suppose.

Yep - certainly doesn't apply for anything else here!

[buksida]

Oct 1 reopening up in air
The Public Health Ministry on Thursday addressed concerns raised by academics over the government's plan to reopen the country to vaccinated foreign tourists starting next month.

The plan is in line with the pledge which Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made in June to welcome vaccinated tourists within 120 days. However, some critics, including academics, have said the government may be acting too early.

Commenting on issues surrounding the plan, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday said medical experts and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) must decide whether the country is ready to reopen.

"The matter cannot be rushed as information on the pandemic situation and risks must be thoroughly addressed," Mr Anutin said, adding the government is ready to lend its full support.

"We cannot order [the reopening] yet because we must investigate academic information and make an assessment."

The degree of the severity of the Covid-19 situation in countries which prospective foreigners may depart from must be taken into account, he said, adding the DDC will make an assessment and present it for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) consideration.

"If we are not ready, the reopening will not be possible," Mr Anutin said. "We must look at several factors."

Responding to criticism that an Oct 1 reopening may be premature, Mr Anutin said: "No one said the country will reopen on Oct 1."

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... -up-in-air

So glad we have such competent leadership in Thailand.

[HHTel]

Love some of the comments changing the name "Hua Hin Recharge" to "Hua Hin Retard!"

[Ratsima]

Over the weekend Cha Am beach was as busy as I’ve seen it in the past 18 months. While the traffic was inconvenient, it was nice to see so many vendors, small shops and restaurants doing a brisk business again.

Of course it was back to ghost town this morning, but a good weekend now and hen can’t hurt.

[Big Boy]

Yes, I've been seeing social media photos of Hua Hin Beach and Hua Hin Night Market, which also looked very busy over the last couple of days. Domestic tourism looks to be back, and with a long weekend ahead, I expect vendors will be looking forward to a bumper weekend.

[handdrummer]

When I drove into town on Fri. there was a lot more traffic than I'd seen in several months and MV parking was crowded.
Good for business but I prefer it less crowded.
Oh well, you can't have anything.

[hhinner]

When I drove into town on Fri. there was a lot more traffic than I'd seen in several months and MV parking was crowded.
Good for business but I prefer it less crowded.
Oh well, you can't have anything.

Yeah. Are there no malls in Bangkok?

[berlinmichael]

The Bangkok Post online today states that the customs dept are to reduce the duty by 50% on imported alcohol and tobacco for a period of five years. This is to bolster tourist demand.......no dates mentioned.......I can't really imagine that it will make a lot of difference but any reduction in the price of booze must be welcome!!

[Dannie Boy]

The Bangkok Post online today states that the customs dept are to reduce the duty by 50% on imported alcohol and tobacco for a period of five years. This is to bolster tourist demand.......no dates mentioned.......I can't really imagine that it will make a lot of difference but any reduction in the price of booze must be welcome!!

It’ll make quite a difference to wine prices.


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[Ratsima]

And imported beer.

[migrant]

And cigars!

[caller]

And the loss of tax revenue, which will have to be made up elsewhere!

[hhinner]

The lost tax revenue will be more than made up for by the million or so wealthy foreigners, lured by cheap wine and cigars (presumably unavailable elsewhere), flocking to make their new home in Thailand.
/sarc

[handdrummer]

The lost tax revenue will be more than made up for by the million or so wealthy foreigners, lured by cheap wine and cigars (presumably unavailable elsewhere), flocking to make their new home in Thailand.
/sarc

Isn't that what lured all of here?