PHUKET, Thailand — A Thai tiger park in Phuket is gearing up to welcome back overseas visitors this week, as businesses on the resort island hope to benefit from a pilot program to allow fully vaccinated tourists in the Southeast Asian country.
Under the plan, foreign tourists vaccinated against COVID-19 can bypass quarantine requirements and freely move around the island. After 14 days, barring any coronavirus issues, they can travel elsewhere in Thailand.
The general manager of Tiger Kingdom said the park had taken precautions ahead of Thursday’s reopening to ensure foreign visitors are comfortable.
“We have vaccinated more than 90%…
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