Capital not open to tourists yet: BMAAswin: 70% must be jabbedThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has no plans to reopen to foreign tourists on Oct 15 and it will not be up for talks until more than 70% of residents are fully vaccinated, says Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang. Pol Gen Aswin denied speculation that the capital will reopen for foreign tourists and activities on Oct 15, insisting he never said Bangkok will reopen on that date because health safety is a top priority. "Any other people who talked about the Bangkok reopening have no authority. However, people entering the country may be allowed to quarantine at Safety and Health Administration (SHA) hotels, she noted. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul allayed concerns about the reopening of Bangkok, saying no decision was made.

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 21:56 UTC