But the Rojanaphruk believes strict restrictions could be enforced once again if Thailand experiences a surge in cases. Thailand was used to seeing around 40 million international arrivals each year. The islands of Phuket and Koh Samui have already been open to visitors. Both schemes are initiatives started by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and have allowed fully vaccinated visitors to skip hotel quarantine.
Some Thai businesses have been eager for foreign arrivals to return, but caution remains for others on life after the reopening. Vons Sochi, an Australian expatriate who owns VonsFitness gym in Bangkok, says the pandemic has crippled a lot of businesses. He thinks it is understandable why people are cautious. COVID has taken away a lot of disposable income.
I expect to see an increase in foreigners which will be great and will increase daytime trade. Pratchaya Julapun, marketing manager at the Bandara Group, which runs furnished apartments in Bangkok and Phuket, said there are concerns over future restrictions but believes the worst is over for Thailand. Convenience stores and fresh markets are allowed to open from as early as to as late as Shopping centers and department stores will have to shut their doors.
However, supermarkets, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, mobile shops, and vaccine centers located inside the shopping malls are allowed to open until Restaurants —including those located in shopping centers— can open for takeaway services until Dine-ins remain not permitted.
Beauty clinics, massage parlors, and spas will be closed. Social gatherings —except certain offices and religious events— are limited to up to five participants. Night curfew is imposed between Meanwhile, Thailand's state of emergency has been extended until September.
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Site map. Another 7, new Covid cases were reported, down from the previous day, but the death toll rose by four to The use of antigen test kits to screen visitors is being proposed to shorten queues as higher numbers arrivals are expected ahead of the next phase of reopening next month. Nightlife venues such as pubs will remain closed until at least Jan 16 to avoid a possible surge of infections during New Year. Anti-government protesters have lodged a complaint with the Civil Court to seek damages from the Royal Thai Police over its dispersal of a demonstration in front of parliament last year.
The Bank of Thailand expects higher non-performing loans in the local banking system after banks relaxed debt assistance measures. Nightlife venues across the country will remain shut for at least 2 more months, according to the task force, which is also considering replacing RT-PCR testing on arrivals with quicker antigen testing. Major e-commerce players Lazada, Shopee and JD Central saw significant growth in transactions at their Photos Arnun Chonmahatrakool.
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