The Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to Thailand by October, with Bangkok as the primary destination.
"Tour operators can start promoting long-stay packages via the special tourist visa (STV) to potential customers now," said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
The most important thing is for tourists to provide all required documents regarding their itinerary to officials, including payment for alternative state quarantine (ASQ) or alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) facility, post-quarantine accommodation, chartered flights or private jet bookings, Covid-free certificate, and travel and health insurance.
After the Foreign Ministry approves all documents, it will issue a certificate of eligibility (COE) and STV to tourists to let them continue with travel plans.
"If the visa process can be completed in time, tourists can visit the country by Oct 1," Mr Phiphat said.
Bangkok is where the first visitors will undergo 14-day quarantine, as the city provides sufficient ASQ facilities.
During the first stage of reopening, international flights will be limited to three flights a week with 100 tourists per flight or 1,200 tourists per month, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
Many travellers have already showed intention to re-enter Thailand, Mr Phiphat said.
"If operations in the first month run smoothly without another outbreak, we aim to increase capacity in the next phase," he said.
