Travellers seen at Don Muang airport in Bangkok in SeptemberThe Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to Thailand by October, with Bangkok as the primary destination. "Tour operators can start promoting long-stay packages via the special tourist visa (STV) to potential customers now," said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. After the Foreign Ministry approves all documents, it will issue a certificate of eligibility (COE) and STV to tourists to let them continue with travel plans. "If the visa process can be completed in time, tourists can visit the country by Oct 1," Mr Phiphat said. Bangkok is where the first visitors will undergo 14-day quarantine, as the city provides sufficient ASQ facilities.

Source: Bangkok Post September 18, 2020 02:37 UTC