Thai Holidaymakers have been flocking to resort islands on Thailand’s eastern seaboard this long holiday weekend after the government further eased restrictions there. Almost 10,000 tourists travelled to Koh Larn on Friday alone.
On the first day of the Makha Bucha three-day holiday, Pattaya City in Chon Buri was buzzing with holidaymakers as a result of the increasing confidence in the province’s improving Covid-19 situation.
At a ferry pier in Balihai Bay, throngs of Thai holidaymakers travelled with their families to spend the long weekend on islands in the province, particularly Koh Larn. The island recently reopened to visitors after its second closure due to the pandemic.
More than 10,000 people visited Koh Larn on Friday with tight security measures and Covid-19 screening provided by local officials. Tourists were required to have their body temperature measured, wear a…
