Thailand to reopen Phuket on July 1; easing restrictions in Bangkok from Monday (June 14)

People watching an aircraft preparing to land at Phuket International Airport at a near-empty beach in Phuket, Thailand. The govt announced on Sunday (June 13) that it will be allowing popular island resort Phuket welcome vaccinated foreign visitors from low-risk countries on July 1. - Bloomberg

BANGKOK, June 13 (Bernama): Bangkok to ease Covidd-19 restrictions begining Monday and popular island resort Phuket expected to welcome vaccinated foreign visitors from low-risk countries starting July 1.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said the decision was made after careful consideration as the outbreak in Bangkok is ‘under control’ while 70 per cent of Phuket’s local population, especially those in the tourism sector have been vaccinated.