A round of golf with your quarantine? Thai government approves six golf resorts as tourist quarantine centres
- The scheme, which allows arriving tourists to get out onto the courses instead of being stuck in a hotel room, is part of a gradual reopening of Thailand
- To qualify, visitors will need visas, medical and travel insurance and a certificate of entry
Thailand is pitching half a dozen lush green golf courses as state quarantine centres to foreign tourists as it seeks to gradually reopen its tourism industry.
The government approved six golf resorts, including three in western Kanchanaburi province, where patrons can enjoy the game and roam freely within the premises rather than confining themselves to their rooms during a two-week mandatory quarantine, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said.
Prospective golf aficionados planning trips to Thailand will need visas, medical and travel insurance and a certificate of entry, according to a government announcement.
“Thailand remains a golfer’s paradise even during the Covid-19 pandemic,” the tourism authority said. “With fewer players on the links, it is now easier to book tee times, and the pace of play is much faster than ever with less wear and tear over the last year as well.”