Thailand’s tourism operators lobby for borders to reopen on July 1

13 Sept 23:22 Key points summarised by AI

A coalition of leading Thai tourism operators launched the #OpenThailandSafely campaign, urging the government to reopen the country's borders by July 1, 2021.
The campaign advocates for the July 1 date, citing anticipated widespread vaccination in key tourist markets (US, Europe) and allowing time for Thailand to vaccinate its own frontline staff.
Proposed safety measures for international tourists include presenting official proof of COVID-19 vaccination, purchasing health insurance, or showing evidence of a negative test.
Reopening is deemed crucial for Thailand's tourism-dependent economy, aiming to recover from significant job losses and a sharp decline in international arrivals since early 2020.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

20 Oct 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.