Toying with Covid perilA fresh proposal to halve the state quarantine for foreign tourists to seven days could damage trust in the country's health system if it is implemented without thorough consideration. The ministry proposes shortening the period to seven days in mid-November if the first two groups of 300 foreigners complete their 14-day quarantine on Oct 15 and Oct 21 without a positive case. Mr Phiphat's move is understandable as he is keen to ensure the health of a tourism sector vital to economic recovery. The proposal to cut the quarantine to seven days in Thailand is shorter than the guidelines of the World Health Organization which maintains a recommendation of 14 days. Any proposal concerning visits by foreign tourists which exposes locals to a higher risk of infection needs thorough and cautious consideration.

Source: Bangkok Post September 27, 2020 23:33 UTC