The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the appointment of Thapanee Kiatphaibool as its new governor, effective from 1 September. The 48 year old, who currently serves as the deputy governor for domestic marketing, was chosen by the TAT board, following a recruitment process that began on February 20. Out of the two finalists, the nomination subcommittee, chaired by Arrun Boonchai,…
U.S. To Accept Foreign Travelers With Vaccines Approved By FDA And WHO
Last month, the United States announced that it would require proof of vaccination for all international arrivals and end its 18-month entry ban on travelers from the E.U., U.K., and other nations. But, a lack of clear requirements of what vaccines will be accepted and what date the U.S. will open has frustrated travelers, particularly for the millions of…
U.S. Will Accept All WHO Approved Vaccines For International Travelers
The United States revealed last Friday that it would be accepting each of the vaccines that are approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) when international travelers begin to enter the country in the coming weeks. The decision brings some much-needed clarity to the situation, as travelers were kept in the dark for weeks as…
