At least 3,000 antigen test kits will be on hand for those attending the “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022” event in Phuket on Friday night, as part of efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19, especially the Omicron variant.
Phuket deputy governor Phichet Panaphong said on Thursday he expects an influx of tourists at the event, which will feature performances by prominent artists, including Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
The 3,000-seat event is due to start around 8pm and will also feature 10 Thai artists.
A spectacular fireworks display will round off the evening’s festivities.
Mr Phichet said Phuket is strictly following the government’s Covid-19 measures to ensure people’s safety.
As part of that, he said, those attending the countdown need to be fully vaccinated and must take an antigen test for their own and the public’s safety.
He added that about 3,000…
