Thailand extends emergency decree for eighth time into New Year 2021 to curb COVID-19

The Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the Emergency Decree nationwide through 15 January, 2021, to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus infections during the New Year’s peak travel period.

This latest extension is the eighth since the initial order in March and comes as Thailand has been gradually relaxing some of its virus measures over the past several months. The government has allowed businesses to fully reopen and some long-staying visitors to return on a special tourist visa (STV).

Ever since the government imposed the original emergency decree, it has also introduced a number of measures to suppress the community spread that has earned it praise from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a global case study for decisive action.

Meanwhile, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to remind all to continue to adhere to the health and safety routines to…