With the onslaught of the COVID-19 in Asia, Europe and the rest of the world, it’s easy to think that any existing or future travel plans will have to take the backseat. While proper observance of hygiene and preventive practices will always be at the forefront of the fight against the virus (aside from boosting one’s immunity to diseases), several countries expecting tourists remain staunch in their efforts to make sure that both citizens and visitors alike enjoy peace, health, and security while on vacation amidst this virus.
Set forth in place by the Department of Disease Control of the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, 33 airports within the country including the five major entry points Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi airports are fully equipped with health surveillance systems, thermal scans and stepped-up hygiene measures covering all areas of the airport.
Since the start of the year, the Ministry of Public Health has been releasing health guidelines and recommendations for private individuals to follow, as well as for restaurants, hotels, public or communal areas, malls, food stalls, petrol stations, as well as buses, rapid transit vehicles, ferries, and all other means of public transportation.
Meanwhile, another one of the most-awaited festivals in Thailand is Lou Krathong a Thai celebration paying respect to the Goddess of Water falls on the 12th month in the traditional Thai Lunar calendar which will fall on October 31, 2020.Thailand continues to welcome tourist to visit within these periods, but invites all visitors to be updated on information about Thailand and advisories by the Ministry of Public Health through www.tatnews.org, www.moph.go.th and ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php.
