Safety first: health measures key to reopeningA vendor waits for customers at a shop on empty Khaosan Road, formerly a mecca for backpackers visiting Bangkok. Assistant spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangson said the CCSA needs to be convinced that preparations made by the Public Health Ministry are adequate. This follows the trial reopening of Phuket, known as the Phuket sandbox, that started in July. Dr Apisamai said the success of the Phuket sandbox was due to the mobilisation of health resources, some from Bangkok, to support the programme. Health authorities and academics are worried about another virus surge after the country opens up more places to vaccinated tourists.

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 09:56 UTC