As vaccinations are rolled out across the region, countries in Southeast Asia are eyeing vaccine passports as a way to bring back international travelers, using cautious steps toward reopening borders in line with expert advice.
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that it will shorten the quarantine period from 14 to seven days for vaccinated tourists, under a plan that is to be ready on April 1. Local media said the country also aims to open its borders to the world with quarantine-free entry this year.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked ministries on Wednesday to map out plans for a “COVID-19 vaccine passport”, according to local online site VnExpress. Singapore and Australia…