BANGKOK – Thailand reported a surge in serious Covid-19 infections and deaths, just as the South-east Asian nation is seeing a rebound in foreign tourist arrivals that’s likely to gain further momentum into the holiday season.
The surge in infections, especially in Bangkok and popular tourism destinations in the eastern and southern regions, are due to the winter season and increased public activities, the ministry said. While Thai authorities have yet to warn of reimposing any mobility restrictions, the up-tick in cases may deter some foreign visitors.
The government is adding more vaccination sites in Bangkok and other tourist destinations to build immunity ahead of the New Year festivities, director-general of the Department of Disease Control Opas Karnkawinpong said in the statement.