State tinkers with reopening plan
Vow promises Bangkok is a priority
The worsening Covid-19 situation in Thailand has led the Tourism and Sports Ministry to reconsider the country’s reopening strategy, admitting some target destinations are still marred by soaring infections.
However, the ministry insists on reopening Bangkok by this year as the capital is the heart of the tourism industry in Thailand.
“With more than 9,000 cases per day, we cannot think of reopening the whole country or even 10 designated destinations as expected. We should adjust the strategy depending on the situation in each area…