Federation of Thai Industries wants gov to scrap Test & Go, stop fuel price crisis

The Federation of Thai Industries has called on Thailand’s government to scrap the Test & Go scheme, and stop the ongoing fuel price crisis. On Thursday, the president of the federation suggested easing Test & Go to support tourism and a recovery for the Thai economy.

The FTI suggested that Thailand only require fully vaccinated travellers to show proof of vaccination upon entry. It said the government should use a tracking system to monitor tourists in a way that doesn’t burden them, such as immigration using their passport system.

The president also urged the government to take action to stop the escalating fuel price crisis. In a survey, the FTI found that 75.2% of manufacturers were concerned about fuel costs. Workers in a range of industries from boat tourism to land transport have been angered and scared by the impact of rising fuel prices on their livelihoods. The CEO of…