Atta wants obstacle-free entry

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to allow quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists in June to prepare for the upcoming high season.

Vichit Prakobgosol, president of Atta, said more than 1 billion people globally will be inoculated by mid-year and operators are confident that segment will be safe to travel.

The government must set up a clear timeline for reopening and vaccine passports, which includes safety measures and a list of provinces ready to welcome tourists without quarantine, he said.

The association will submit a letter with the request to reopen the country by June to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, the Public Health Ministry, the Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand this week.

The regulations on reopening must be completed by April…