Bangkok, 10 March, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that the first group of 58 travellers have successfully completed the first Villa Quarantine pilot project and are free to embark on a one-month tour of the country from 8 March, 2021, onwards.
The Villa Quarantine project at Sri Panwa Phuket was endorsed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), and paves the way for the launch of a larger area quarantine initiative that is tentatively scheduled to start in April-May 2021.
H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “We are delighted by the success of the Villa Quarantine pilot project that now allows tourists to travel and experience Thailand. It shows confidence in Thailand’s public health system that protects the safety of both international tourists and local people alike, allowing the Ministry to now push through the area quarantine for final approval.”
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed the launch of the area quarantine in five pilot provinces favoured by international travellers – Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao), Chiang Mai and Chon Buri (Pattaya) – where tourists could potentially spend between one to three months.
