A doctor and medical staff demonstrate the lab workflow at the Covid-19 testing laboratory at Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday. (Reuters Photo)Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday unveiled rapid coronavirus tests that will be offered for some overseas arrivals now that the three-month ban on foreign visitors has been partially lifted. Business travellers, diplomats and government guests staying for less than 14 days are considered “fast-track travellers” who will be swab tested for the disease at the country’s main international airport to make ensure they are infection-free before entry. The government is considering a plan to open more international travel with a “travel bubble” arrangement with some countries in September, he added. Last year, spending by a record 39.8 million foreign tourists accounted for about 11% of GDP.

Source: Bangkok Post July 03, 2020 11:26 UTC