Thailand’s Hua Hin seeks to reopen to foreign arrivals from October 1

21 Sept 06:50 Key points summarised by AI

Hua Hin plans to reopen to foreign tourists on October 1 via the "Hua Hin Recharge" scheme, aiming to attract 100,000 visitors and generate 1.2 billion baht, following the Phuket "sandbox" model.
The initiative requires foreign arrivals to be fully vaccinated and undergo three RT-PCR tests during their 14-day stay, allowing free movement within designated areas if tests are negative.
Local vaccination efforts are critical, with over 73% of key sub-districts inoculated, though additional doses are needed to achieve a 70% provincial vaccination rate for full reopening.
The "Hua Hin Recharge" proposal will be presented to the CCSA, as other provinces like Chiang Mai and Phetchaburi also target an October 1 reopening, with Bangkok's reopening potentially delayed until November.

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.