Some posters in this thread are in as much denial as the Thai government muppets regarding the deleterious effect of entry restrictions on tourism. As long as the government continues with the current program, the results will remain disappointing.

Meanwhile, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Philippines have all re-opened with far less onerous restrictions. So no, compared to the rest of SE Asia, Thailand is not "miles ahead".

"Vietnam on Wednesday scrapped quarantine and other travel restrictions for foreign visitors in an effort to fully reopen its border after two years of pandemic-related closure, the government said.Visitors entering the Southeast Asian country only need to show a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival, according to the Health Ministry, which said the new measures were effective immediately."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...ne/7059362001/

"Cambodia on Thursday dispensed with a requirement for visitors from overseas to take Covid-19 tests, as the country moved ahead of most neighbours by relaxing most restrictions to spur more investment and tourism, officials said."

https://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/2...rseas-visitors

"Double-jabbed visitors are welcome in the Philippines, provided you have proof, and can present a negative Covid test on arrival. This needs to be a PCR test taken 48 hours before departure, or an antigen test no less than 24 hours before the first leg of your journey."

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022...ons-for-every-