BANGKOK, July 10 (TNA) – The US army delegation is the first official visitors to Thailand after the government began lifting Covid-19 restrictions.
Gen Apirat Kongsompong, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Army yesterday welcomed US army chief of staff Gen James McConville for the two-day visit to the kingdom as the guest of the army.
McConville is to meet Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and to sign Thailand and United States Army-to-Army Strategic Vision on Friday after the two countries signed the Joint Vision Statement 2020 for the Thai – U.S. Defense Alliance on Nov 17 last year.
Delegation members were subject to disease control measures.
US army chief of staff tested negative for Covid-19 in Singapore prior to his flight to Thailand.
He had a nasal swab taken for Covid-19 testing after his arrival in Bangkok.
Under the regulations, issued by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, VIP guests are required to keep a fixed itinerary and to use specially arranged transport.
They are accompanied by health officials during their short visit to Thailand. Each visitor has to hold a Fit to Fly Health certificate and a Certificate for Entry, showing they are were approved to enter the kingdom.
During official ceremonies or visits to any place, they have to wear masks and keep social distancing.
After McConville ends his visit in Thailand, he will continue his trip to Japan. (TNA)
