The government is preparing to open phase 2 in 5 provinces on October 1 after opening the sandbox.

The Prime Minister urged to prepare to drive the economy and society in a new way. Prepare to open 5 more provinces on October 1, reiterating to take care of tourists during the high season according to public health measures. and safety

On September 9, 2021, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office Discussing guidelines for driving the plan to open the country to foreign tourists according to the policy of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. that the government is moving forward according to the plan to open the area to receive foreign tourists periodically After piloting Phase 1 in a sandbox format, including Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Surat Thani, which opened Phuket Sandbox for 2 months, it is considered a good success. satisfactory The expenditure per trip of tourists is 6-7 thousand baht, accumulated income is 1,634 million baht, allowing people in the area to recover and earn a lot of money.

which in October It is the month that plans to adjust measures. Under the self-defense system Universal Prevention, as well as entering the second phase of the plan, 5 more provinces, namely Bangkok, Chonburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chiang Mai, each province has prepared to accelerate the vaccination of the local people. and organize various campaigns Support tourists such as Bangkok Sandbox / Hua Hin Recharge / Charming Chiang Mai, etc., and in mid-October Entering the 3rd phase of the plan, it will open for another 21 provinces covering the whole country (Northern Region, Lamphun, Phrae, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Isan, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Ubon Ratchathani, Western Region, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Eastern Region, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Central Region, Ayutthaya, Southern Region, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Satun)

The government spokesman said the government is also planning to encourage Thai people to travel in the country through the We Travel Together Phase 3 program (40% of the government subsidizes hotel costs, 600 baht per night food coupons, and 40% support for airfare for 2 million). rights or rooms), including the Thai tour project (The state supports a limit of 5,000 baht for people to travel through a tour company, amounting to 1 million rights), and registration is expected to open within September. To be able to travel during October, which enters the high season of the Thai tourist season.

The Prime Minister has instructed the measures to test for COVID-19 and the safety of all tourists Next year is the fourth phase of the plan, which will begin in January 2022, to open 13 provinces adjacent to neighboring borders, to match tourism between each other (Travel Bubble), which in all 4 phases will open to tourists, a total of 43 provinces.

“The Prime Minister has emphasized that all agencies work together. to drive the economy and society in a new way with relaxation measures join the economy under the framework of public health To benefit both today and in the future, reduce gaps, reduce inequality. Let’s move forward towards opening the country in a new way,” said Mr. Thanakorn.