According to CCTV Finance, in order to save the tourism industry that has been hit hard by the epidemic,ThailandOfficials said on the 10th that the government plans to implement a “sandbox plan” in more areas such as the capital Bangkok from October 1 to allow foreign tourists who have completed the vaccination.enterBorder tourism.Foreign tourists who have completed the new crown vaccination can directlyenterTravel to the five areas of the capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan without having to stay in the hotel for 14 days.
Moreover, by the end of October, 21 other provinces including Chiang Rai, Sukhothai and Rayong will also implement the “Sandbox Project.”
According to CCTV News, Thailand took the lead in implementing the “Sandbox Project” in Phuket on July 1, opening its doors to international tourists. The term “sandbox”, originally a professional term in the field of computer security, refers to a security mechanism that provides an isolated environment for running programs. The significance of Phuket as a “sandbox” is to provide an isolated experimental field for the successive opening of the whole of Thailand.
Tourism is vital to Thailand’s economy. Before the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, tourism income could account for 20% of Thailand’s national income. After the outbreak, due to strict travel restrictions,Thailand’s domestic and foreign tourists have almost dropped to zero, which has further aggravated Thailand’s economic downturn and has plunged Thailand’s economy into a low for more than 20 years..Therefore, despite the currentStill not getting rid of the third wave of outbreaks caused by the delta mutant strain of the new crown virus, But Thailand has been trying to restart the international tourism industry.
Source: Daily Economic News Comprehensive CCTV Finance Weibo, CCTV News
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