BANGKOK: Thailand’s popular resort island Phuket is pushing for a “special channel” that would allow it to procure COVID-19 vaccines through its local administration and the private sector, as a new wave of cases could delay its reopening plan.
“The new wave of transmission has affected the confidence about the implementation of the plan,” said Thanusak Phungdet, president of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce. Himaphan Boutique Resort near Phuket’s Nai Yang beach told CNA: “We’re worried about tourism. If private sector could increase vaccine procurement itself, this would certainly benefit tourism.”
From May 1, Phuket and 44 other provinces were categorised as “maximum controlled areas”, where certain activities are prohibited and some venues have been forced to close. For instance, events with more than 50 attendees are not allowed and dining-in at eateries can only take place until 9pm. Following the recent spikes in cases, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha pushed for more procurement of COVID-19 vaccines with an aim to inoculate 70 per cent of the population, or about 50 million people within this year.
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