A U.S. citizen who entered the country nearly a week ago received his first positive test result on Dec. 1. Thailand has pushed to reopen to tourists, aiming to revive its economy.
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More Asian Countries Slowly Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The easing of restrictions comes as the holiday travel season is about to begin.
Thailand Reopens to Tourists Without Requiring Quarantine
About a fifth of the nation’s economy depends on the vacation industry. Before the pandemic, the country was one of the world’s top destinations, drawing nearly 40 million visitors in 2019.
Inside the Thai Temple Where Tattoos Come to Life
Wat Bang Phra, a temple in central Thailand, is renowned as a center for sak yant, a style of tattoo art believed by some to convey protective powers.
Thailand May Allow Vaccinated U.S. Visitors to Skip Quarantine
A new plan would lift travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers from 10 countries, including the U.S., provided they test negative for the virus.
Thailand May Allow Vaccinated U.S. Visitors to Skip Quarantine
A new plan would lift travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers from 10 countries, including the U.S., provided they test negative for the virus.
Asia-Pacific Countries Rush to Buy Merck Covid Pill
The home treatment, molnupiravir, is said by the company to potentially halve the risk of hospitalization and death from the virus.
Thailand’s Quarantine-Island Experiment Is Showing (Modest) Results
Phuket, a resort island where vaccinated people who test negative for the coronavirus can roam freely, is starting to see some life return to its tourism industry.
Your Monday Briefing
Thailand protests Covid-19 failures.