Alternative State Quarantine accommodations
The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with private companies to provide Alternative State Quarantine accommodations to people who have returned from abroad and would like to have special services, at their own expense, during the quarantine. There are currently 12 places ready to accommodate people returning from foreign…
BMTA buses to increase capacity as schools reopen
Public buses in Bangkok operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will from 1st July relax its social distancing measures, allowing buses to accept passengers at up to 70 percent maximum capacity. Passengers travelling together will also be able to share a double seat. From 1st July, which is…
Tourism industry rolls out Thailand Sure 2020 Tourism Safety certification
Domestic tourism has restarted since the Phase 4 easing of restrictions took place in Thailand, with attractions now starting to see many guests. Some people however, are still concerned about the potential spread of COVID-19. To alleviate this concern and promote domestic tourism, the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises…
6 AOT Airports Operating Hours
An announcement from the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) regarding the operating hours of six international airports under its responsibility AOT has six international airports it is responsible for: Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Chiang Rai, and Suvarnabhumi, all of which accommodate both domestic and international…
TAT unveils three part strategy for “new normal” tourism recovery
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving quickly to draft strategy to support the Royal Thai Government’s third phase of easing business activities and restrictions after its most recent announcement on Monday, 1 June, which is effective immediately. The relaxation helps some tourism-related businesses while other venue operators must…
Grand Palace reopens to visitors
The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha officially reopened to visitors today after a closure of more than two months since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. In front of the Grand Palace, Thai tourists still stop to take pictures and take in the royal precenct. Those who…