TRAVEL BUBBLE TOURISTS MUST STAY 2 WEEKS IN DESIGNATED AREAS

Thailand’s tourism minister has said travel bubble tourists who visit Thailand during a soft reopening may have to spend 14 days in designated areas. However, a negative test for Covid-19 after two weeks would free them up to go anywhere in the Kingdom.

Tourism and sports minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said his ministry has talked with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha about creating a travel bubble for tourists. Requiring them to plan a trip with a minimum 14-day stay.
After two weeks, visitors be retested for the COVID-19 test to ensure they are virus-free. They would then be approved to continue their holiday to other destinations.
The tourism ministry regularly talks with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration about the travel bubble plan. The travel bubble plan is expected to be concluded by the government in July. The travel bubble scheme will be proposed to the full-body chaired by Gen Prayut at a later stage.

Although the government is introducing domestic stimulus schemes it's not enough to stimulate the tourism industry. Thailand’s domestic tourism activity makes up about 40-45% of tourism revenue.
“It is important to bring inbound tourists to help fill a big vacant spot in tourism revenue. Mr. Phiphat said they have to travel with the new zones instead.
The five designated areas for tourist bubbles were set after the Tourism Authority of Thailand conducted a survey with locals. Some 74% of respondents agreed with introducing travel bubbles with strict measures.

Rich tourists who are seeking privacy and social distancing in the new post COVID-19 era.
The pandemic provides an opportunity to reset the Tourism sector. It had become reliant on poor Chinese groups and backpackers, he said.
Once the country’s borders are reopened and so-called travel bubbles are agreed upon, marketing efforts will be geared toward rich tourists who want holidays with minimal risks.