Southern border to reopen next monthThe border checkpoint in Sadao district of Songkhla (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)The government is planning to reopen the Thai-Malaysia border next month to stimulate tourism and the economy in the deep southern provinces. "The prime minister is confident Thailand will remain one of the world's top tourist destinations despite the pandemic. "The government will support efforts to revitalise tourism, with an emphasis on public health and safety," Ms Rachada said. Dr Suthep Phetmak, inspector-general attached to public health zone 12, said the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia and Thailand are similar. On Feb 12, there were about 20,000 new cases, he said, so the public health agency expects the risk of the border reopening will be low.

Source: Bangkok Post February 14, 2022 02:22 UTC