Beach chairs are placed on an empty beach in Phuket as the island province gears up for its July 1 reopening to tourists. However, he wanted the 14-day stay requirement taken back to seven, as hotels and ferry operators who take tourists on day trips have pinned their hopes on the reopening. For example, we have to consider which countries the foreign tourists are from. "Though incoming foreign tourists will be required to show proof of vaccination, this does not mean they are totally free of the virus," he said. "Foreign tourists may not want to wear their masks in public.

Source: Bangkok Post June 06, 2021 23:15 UTC