KANCHANABURI: Tourists have flocked to Sangkhla Buri district for the long holiday weekend, with hotels and resorts fully booked until New Year amid measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The atmosphere at the Uttamanusorn Bridge, known locally as Saphan Mon, was lively yesterday as visitors thronged the country’s longest wooden bridge spanning the Song Kalia River.
All had to pass a Covid-19 screening checkpoint manned by health officials and volunteers, and all were asked to wear face masks.
Business was also brisk at the Three Pagodas Pass, or Phra Chedi Sam Ong border checkpoint with Myanmar, despite the surge in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring country.
Tourists cannot cross the border to Payathonzu, so they linger on the Thai side, to the delight of local vendors of goods and souvenirs.
Authorities say holidaymakers are cooperating fully with health…
