The Covid-19 screening test for arrivals from China at their points of entry might not be necessary, say communicable disease experts.
The suggestion came at a meeting organised by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Saturday where they also assessed the Covid-19 outbreak in China and the expected increase in arrivals after its border reopening on Jan 8.
The DDC said nearly five million visitors from China are expected this year while travel to China from Thailand will also increase.
Meeting participants agreed that screening at airports for arrivals from China might not be necessary just yet, as the risk is still manageable.
However, those arriving from China will need to produce a Covid-19 vaccine certificate and must have health insurance.
Random tests will also be performed on travellers entering or leaving the kingdom.
Also, tourism operators and workers who come into close contact with the visitors should be fully vaccinated with at least two booster jabs.
