The government will lower the Covid-19 alert level and is considering easing more restrictions to boost the economy due to a slower infection rate.
Among measures being considered are establishing more "sandbox" areas for tourists, who can skip quarantine if they stay in specified areas for seven days and take two Covid-19 tests.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said new sandbox areas could include Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Khon Kaen and Samut Prakan provinces.
The scheme currently operates in Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Koh Samui.
Mr Anutin added that the 'Test and Go' scheme that allows free movement to tourists who pass one Covid test on arrival could be revived as soon as February.
He said that since the number of coronavirus-related deaths and severe illnesses was in decline and the outbreak should soon be under control, the Covid-19 alert level will be lowered to 3, from 4, on the government's 5-level system.
However, he said, nightclubs, pubs and bars will remained closed for now.
The country has recorded 2.3 million cases of Covid-19 and almost 22,000 deaths overall. Nearly two-thirds of residents are vaccinated and 13.5% have received boosters.
