The Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in the mountains of Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, will open 1 November.

Acquired by Outrigger in July 2021, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort on the beachfront of Lamai Beach, has been renovated.

It has opened with 44 premium category rooms, a redesigned main lobby area, and refreshed leisure and fitness facilities.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports the Royal Thai Government has endorsed issuing a Covid-19 vaccination certificate in the kingdom, while approving shorter quarantine periods for international arrivals. Both measures took place late last week until further notice.

Thai Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, has invoked an emergency decree across the nation, effective from now to 30 April 2020.

Hemant Kaushik, senior consultant with Exotic Holidays, recently returned from an inspection trip to check out places of interest, hotels and activities in Thailand.