A forest in the heart of the city

Bangkok is currently shrouded in monsoon clouds, but during the day, green parks and open-air venues have become popular gathering places for locals and families.

It seems like our lives are getting back to normal as Thailand transitioned to a post-pandemic state this month, allowing residents to stop wearing masks outdoors. Tourists are also no longer required to apply for the Thailand Pass and purchase Covid-19 insurance.

Face masks are still necessary indoors though and in places with inadequate ventilation, as experts monitor two new subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, with the caseload reaching 2,000 per day. However, these adjustments have raised hopes of Thailand’s tourism…