Thailand has decided to suspend its quarantine-free visa programme for vaccinated visitors, in view of the ongoing Omicron variant outbreak. The country has also taken some other measures in regard to this latest outbreak.

The country has decided to put a ban on sale of alcohol at restaurants in areas that are at high risk of COVID infections.

The virus task force of Thailand has however not included Bangkok, Phuket, and six other tourist destinations from any strict containment measures. In these areas, alcohol will be banned for consumption at restaurants and other commercial places after 9 PM.

Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said that overseas visitors, who are holding valid visas for the quarantine waiver, will still be allowed to enter the country. Moreover, those who already have approvals under the government’s Test and Go programme will be allowed to enter the country with their approved length of stay.

The government will be monitoring the situation in the coming days.

Thailand is one of Asia's most popular travel destinations, and is known for some amazing travel experiences. The country is heavily reliant on tourism, but the lockdowns are causing its tourism industry to face hardship in the last two years.

Once again, the new virus of COVID has resulted in lockdowns worldwide.