Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveatThe atmosphere at Suvarnabhumi airport as domestic flights originating from dark red zones were approved to resume on Wednesday. Wichan CharoenkiatpakulThe tourism minister has defended the country's reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide. However, he said only some provinces or districts are possible to reopen this year under a three-step plan. The South had five provinces selected -- Ranong, Trang, Satun, Songkhla and Narathiwat -- while the eastern region chose Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. In practical terms, these areas should have a 70% vaccination rate and receive mutual approval from local administrations and local health authorities before being reopening," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 01, 2021 23:37 UTC