The revisions come as the tourism-reliant economy struggles to encourage more domestic activity, but an ongoing travel ban continues to keep most foreign tourists away. Earlier, each arrival was tested twice during 14-day quarantine, first three to five days days after arrival, and then again on days 11-13. Each arrival is now tested three times, on day 0-1, day 9-10 and day 13-14, Dr Taweesilp said. Health officials would then study the results and assess whether quarantine could be reduced to 10 days, Dr Taweesilp said. Asked about Christmas and New Year celebrations, Dr Taweesilp said the CCSA was in favour of festivities going ahead and not being banned, as in many Western countries.

Source: Bangkok Post December 17, 2020 22:41 UTC