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Coronavirus (Covid-19): Thailand travel advice
The ongoing concerns over coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to affect anybody with travel plans, whether it be to or from Thailand or any other part of the world. Please check the latest advice and information here:
https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-thailand-travel-advice/
Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA)
To aid the recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector and restore confidence in the wake of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new safety initiative. In association with public and private sector partners, the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification has been introduced.
More details here
Events
The current worldwide health concerns relating to coronavirus (Covid-19) means that some upcoming events in Thailand may be postponed or rescheduled.
Dates of Thailand Festivals
News
Helping Thailand’s elephants
To help alleviate the problems faced by elephants and their owners as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Help Community, Help Elephant, Help Nation‘ project
More details here
Tourism Thailand teams up with Leicester City FC
Together with Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Leicester City FC and King Power to launch the ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ campaign. The campaign aims to support Thailand’s tourism industry as the country starts to bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. The Leicester City team will wear shirts featuring the slogan ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ during the 2020/21 Premier League season.
More details here
National Parks reopen
From July 1, National Parks in Thailand will reopen to visitors. Parks have been closed as part of the strategy to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). In total, 127 National Parks will reopen, but initially there will be some restrictions and health screening will also be in place.
More details here
Sea turtles make a comeback on Ko Samui
A good news story from Ko Samui where a green turtle has chosen a quiet, private beach in front of the Banyan Tree resort to nest. This is a rare, but welcome event for Ko Samui and an encouraging sign that environmental measures being taken by the Banyan Tree resort and others on the island are having a positive impact.
More details here
Say no to plastic bags
Retailers in Thailand are launching a new campaign aimed at tackling the problem of single-use plastics. From January 1, 2020, many shops in Thailand will no longer hand out plastic carrier bags. Shoppers at 7-Eleven, Tesco Lotus and many other outlets in Thailand are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags as part of the “Every Day Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign. Tourists are also being reminded that single-use plastics are banned at all of Thailand’s National Parks.
