The subcommittee will seek approval from the Public Health Ministry and the EEC Policy Committee, which is chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Foreign chambers of commerce that are related to investments in the EEC have called on the government to relax rules governing their entry into Thailand on business purposes. This includes the dispatch of staff to conduct maintenance on machines used in their EEC-based businesses.

Meanwhile, the EEC Office is talking to the Foreign Ministry about creating a medical network in foreign countries so businesspeople wanting to come to Thailand can be tested and issued a “fit to fly” certificate.

Kanit added that many foreigners wanted to come and work in the EEC projects and they are willing to adhere to related regulations such as the 14-day quarantine. However, he said, they want to be quarantined in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit zone and are willing to shoulder related costs.

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