Even after the country reopens, the number of tourists visiting Thailand this year will remain low because family vacations are not yet possible, Krungthai Compass research centre said.
Kittipong Rueanthip, a senior economist at Krungthai Compass, pointed out that there is still no Covid-19 vaccine for children below the age of 16, and all tourists will have to get a Covid-19 jab before travelling.
“Many countries have agreed to issue a vaccine passport for tourists who have already received the Covid-19 vaccine, ” he said.
He added that most tourists come to Thailand with their family, relatives and friends, citing a Tourism and Sports Ministry survey.