On October 21, 2021, the Government Gazette website published the requirements issued under Article 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergencies B.E. 2548 (No. 36).
As a state of emergency has been declared in all localities throughout the Kingdom since March 26, 2020 and subsequently extended the period of enforcement of the emergency declaration. out continuously for a period of time.
With the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Thailand, there is a tendency of the situation. unfold in a better way with the number of new infections being held at constant levels for a period of time and the number of people who have been treated until fully healed tend to increase in number. The government therefore saw that it was necessary to revitalize the country for the benefit of people’s livelihoods and economics.
By virtue of Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations, B.E. 2548 and Section 11 of the State Administration Act, B.E. 1991 CCC) as follows:
1. Determination of tourism pilot areas To set up a pilot area (Sandbox) for tourism. to drive the country’s economy in parallel with the formulation of integrated disease control and prevention measures in the area by considering the suitability, readiness and context of each area in order to enforce appropriately and specifically from the provincial area according to the situation
2. Establishment of integrated control measures in tourism pilot areas for places, businesses or activities in tourism pilot areas. can be opened under conditions, timelines, system arrangements, regulations, and preventive measures prescribed by the government, such as universal prevention measures, Covid Free Setting measures, as well as measures under the law on communicable diseases that those responsible for Each area is specific.
3. Cancellation of the ban on leaving the dwelling To lift the ban on leaving homes in tourism pilot areas previously designated as highly restricted and strictly controlled areas. from the classification of provinces according to the situation But there was an order to designate the area as a pilot area. on tourism in accordance with this provision, which shall come into effect from 23.00 hours on 31 October 2021.
4. Prohibition of activities that are at risk of spreading disease in tourism pilot areas Events involving gatherings of more than 500 people in the tourism pilot areas are prohibited.
5. Preparation of service places or places that are at risk of spreading disease in tourism pilot areas In the initial stage of the operation to open a pilot area for tourism provide service Establishments such as brothels, entertainment venues, pubs, bars and karaoke located in the tourism pilot area remain closed during this time. by requiring agencies and entrepreneurs to prepare for the relaxation of measures as announced in the regulations issued under Article 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (No. 35), dated October 15, 2021 in order to allow the operation to continue according to the plan and the time frame that the government will announce.
6. Adjusting the level of the sub-scenario area within the tourism pilot area and the determination of additional measures for each province to the Governor of Bangkok with the approval of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee or the provincial governor with the approval of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee, as the case may be, to submit to the Action Center Covid-19 Situation Administration Center (Prof. B.E.C.) to examine, screen, and propose to the Prime Minister to consider adjusting the intensity or relaxation of the sub-situation area at the local level or district in the provincial area. in their responsibilities according to the necessity of the COVID-19 epidemic situation at different times
The governor of Bangkok or the provincial governor shall consider implementing the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 by ordering to limit or prohibit the operation of the premises. or order to suspend other activities in the areas of responsibility that are at risk of spreading the disease in addition to integrated control measures in tourism pilot areas as appropriate for the epidemic situation. Covid-19
7. Determination of additional travelers entering the Kingdom To facilitate the entry into the Kingdom of persons arriving from the country of origin who have been assessed in accordance with the criteria set by the Ministry of Health. and has coordinated to implement the government’s plans to open the country Must be a person who is permitted to enter the Kingdom for the benefit of the economy, along with the security of public health according to the government’s plan to open the country
8. Disease prevention measures for travelers entering the Kingdom Prescribing disease prevention measures for travelers entering the Kingdom in the category of persons who are permitted to enter the Kingdom for economic benefits along with public health security according to the government’s plan to open the country As added by this requirement, for example, the designation of countries or areas approved by the Center for Operations for Immigration and Surveillance Measures for Thais Abroad. Having a certificate or proof of registration of entry into the Kingdom Getting vaccinated against all the diseases that meet the criteria Confirmation that there is no covid-19 disease. Having an insurance policy that covers medical expenses according to certain criteria and proof of payment for accommodation in accordance with the Order of the Center for the Epidemic Management of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
This is effective from November 1, 2021 onwards.
Announced on 21 October B.E. 2021
General Prayut Chan-ocha
Prime Minister
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