Below are the Main Thailand Tourism Highlights for the Last week 8 – 15 JUNE 2021.

Koh Samui Sealed Route

12 JUNE: The Tour Operators in Koh Samui made a proposal asking that the Koh Samui Sealed Route to be opened starting from the First of July same as the Phuket Sandbox. The Proposal has already been Sent to the Centre for COVID-19 situation Administration (CCSA) by the Tourism Minister, But the thoughts are that it will unlikely be approved.

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Phuket Sandbox Arrivals’ Forecast

11 JUNE: The Kasikorn Research Centre forecasted that the Phuket Sandbox Model will generate Between 550,000 and 1.2 million international Tourists Arrival in the Second half of 2021 as a best case scenario. The Centre has also forecasted that just 250,000 International Tourists Arrival will be the worst-case scenario. _{^{Read More: Nation Thailand}}

Thai Nationals Wont be Able to Stay in SQ From 1 July

11 JUNE: Thai Nationals returning to Thailand from the 1^st of July 2021 won’t be able to stay at State Quarantine facilities. These Facilities have been operating since the Start of the Pandemic Thai Nationals Coming back from Overseas to Stay in Quarantine under the Government Expenses. From the 1^st of July, they will close and Travelers will have to stay in ALQ or ASQ on their Own Expenses same as applied for foreigners. _{^{Read More: Bangkok Post}}

Vaccine Updates

11 Jun: The Thai Government has already ordered 20 Million Doses from the Pfizer Vaccine.

6 Jun: The Thai government is Planning to make Thailand a Regional Vaccine Hub and COVID 19 Research Development by allocating 2.8 billion THB. _{^{Read More: Bangkok Post}}

From the 14^th of June 2021, Bangkok is going to reopen its massage centers , public parks, archaeological sites and museums _{^{Read More: Thai PBS World}}

12 Jun: Samet Island in Rayong will reopen to Domestic Tourism after reaching 100% vaccination _{^{Read More: Pattaya Mail}}

11 Jun: in Quarter 3, Thai Airways will fly to 16 destinations around the World including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Lahore, Dhaka, Manila, London, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich and Sydney. _{^{Read More: TAT News}}