Pattaya to postpone its reopening dates

Pattaya, traveller’s favourite beach destination in Thailand, might postpone its reopening to vaccinated travellers on September 1. As of now, the beach city is dealing with a new spike in COVID-19 cases. On August 21, President of Pattaya Business and Tourism Association Bun-anan Phatthanasin said that Pattaya needs to get at least 70 percent of its population vaccinated before they restart tourism.

Apichai Chatchalermkit, deputy governor of digitalization research and development at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also said that the authorities are still working hard to reopen the city within October. According to the reports, Chon Buri province where Pattaya is located has vaccinated only 33 percent of its population. The city has a long way to reach its target of 70 percent.
The daily infections in the city have crossed the 1000 mark since the end of July. Thailand, on the other hand, is planning to start tourism in its 10 popular destinations including Phuket and Koh Samui among others.

About Pattaya
Pattaya is one incredible city in Thailand noted for its spectacular beaches and beautiful temples. It used to be a quiet fishing village till the 1960s, but today the destination is a hub of luxury resorts, hotels, malls, and 24-hour clubs.

In 2019, Pattaya had experienced more than 9.44 million foreign visitors, and the majority of tourists were from Russia and China.