Thailand plans to fully re-open to vaccinated tourists travelling by air from countries deemed low risk from November 1, Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha said Monday.
Before the pandemic, the kingdom attracted nearly 40 million visitors a year drawn to its picturesque beaches and robust nightlife, with tourism making up almost 20 percent of its national income.
But Covid-related travel restrictions have left the economy battered, contributing to its worst performance in more than 20 years.
Prayut announced Monday in a televised address the country will be reopening its borders to vaccinated tourists travelling by air from “low risk countries”.
The 10 nations considered low risk include Britain, the United States, China, Germany and Singapore.