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Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. The Nation / Asia News Network
BANGKOK – The Covid-19 Situation Management Center (CCSA) approved entry into Thailand for more groups of foreigners on Monday.
CCSA spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin said the meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
The CCSA has agreed to allow athletes who will compete in an enclosed area to enter Thailand for tournaments. The first group will be international cyclists who will participate in the real marathon cycling event. The badminton world tour will take place in Thailand in January 2021.
Non-immigrant visa holders, such as entrepreneurs who do not have any kind of work permit, can now enter, but must have savings of at least Bt500,000 in the last six months.
The STV (Special Tourist Visa) scheme has received the go-ahead. The Prime Minister directed the Ministries of Tourism and Foreign Affairs to discuss a clear framework and guidelines, giving top priority to national benefit. Foreigners wishing to visit Thailand can contact the Thai Embassy or Visa Agency (http://www.thailongstay.co.th/stv_visa.html) for more information.
Natapanu Nopakun, deputy spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that from October 8, around 150 verified foreigners will start arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport or Phuket Airport.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation cardholders in low-virus risk areas such as New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, China and Hong Kong can now enter.
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