Phuket reopening still in the works
As Covid-19 cases surge, the government is pressing ahead with its goal to welcome vaccinated foreigners by July, but some operators see it as impossible
Despite daily infections reaching a record high of 2,070 cases in Thailand last week, the country is determined to reopen to international tourists starting with Phuket on July 1.
The Tourism and Sports Ministry on Friday committed to its plan to welcome vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine requirements.
However, that leaves only two months to prepare and it will require a massive…