Thailand’s government on Monday reversed its recent decision requiring foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination amid concerns that it could threaten the recovery of its tourism industry.
The Thai government initially announced on Thursday that it would reinstate the requirement for foreign travelers to show proof of vaccination as part of measures to safeguard against COVID-19 after China reopened its borders.
The Phuket Tourist Association argued that the entry rule, which was initially scheduled to take effect on Monday, could affect the tourism recovery, given that China was Thailand’s biggest source of tourists before the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourist association urged the government to review the new rule….