Thailand’s tourism operators have expressed frustration and concern over the likelihood that the Test & Go entry scheme might be scrapped. However, Yuthasak Supasorn from the Tourism Authority of Thailand has rushed to reassure them, pointing out that nothing has been decided yet and that all viewpoints shall be considered.
“We nonetheless have to hear from the CCSA concerning the last choice this week. The CCSA has acknowledged clearly it plans to take heed to all stakeholders carefully before nailing down a choice.”
Despite the TAT’s assurances, tourism operators are nervous. According to a Bangkok Post report, Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi from the Thai Hotels Association fears a return to quarantine measures would be an enormous mistake. She factors out that many lodge workers have only simply returned to work and the transfer might see them unemployed as quickly as extra.
“Thai tourism operators don’t want to begin over again with a compulsory quarantine.”
Marisa says the prevailing Test & Go scheme should continue, however with some enhanced screening measures. She suggests a PCR test taken within 24 or forty eight hours of departure to Thailand, in addition to a requirement for a booster vaccine to be included as a part of the vaccination certificates, and a health move to be required in all public spaces.
Bhummikitti Ruktaengam from the Phuket Tourist Association shares her belief that Test & Go should stay, but says if it is scrapped, tourists must be allowed go to beneath a sandbox scheme, versus obligatory quarantine.
“Phuket is really assured concerning the safety of the entry process we set for the sandbox programme in July. ติดตั้งโซล่าเซลล์ใกล้ฉัน if the Test & Go scheme is scrapped and we only acquired vacationers through the sandbox scheme, but we strongly disagree if tourists coming to the island have to remain in quarantine.”
In the east of the nation, Thanet Supornsahasrungsi from the Chon Buri Tourism Council is also worried in regards to the potential reintroduction of obligatory quarantine. He adds that business and tourism operators in Pattaya are very involved about sudden adjustments to entry requirements, particularly right now of year. According to the Bangkok Post report, ahead bookings in Pattaya have already reached the 70% mark and a number of other motels reported being totally booked for the New Year period..