Thailand reviewing two-jab entry rule after warning from Phuket


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The government is reviewing its abruptly issued rule that foreign arrivals must show proof of two Covid-19 jabs, after Phuket tourism operators complained it had caused many tourists to cancel bookings.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday (Jan 9) that he had asked Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to adjust the new two-jab rule for foreign arrivals.

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