CHIANG MAI: The northern province is seeking approval from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to reopen the entire province to new arrivals from other countries.
Foreign tourists are currently allowed to visit only Muang, Chom Thong, Doi Tao, Mae Taeng and Mae Rim districts and banned from entering 20 others.
Deputy governor Sakchai Kunawatchaiyadet said on Monday the province planned to allow visitors to enter the 20 remaining districts ahead of the Songkran festival to revitalise the tourism sector.
The proposal will be submitted to the CCSA for approval on Friday, the official added.
Mr Sakchai said the province was aiming to give all residents a booster shot by…