Phuket “Sandbox” Scheme Will Enable Foreign Visitors to Visit Other Locations
Thailand’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has approved a proposal to let foreign visitors, participating in the Phuket “sandbox” scheme, to visit other tourist spots in three neighboring provinces after seven days, starting from 1 August. CESA spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the governors of the provinces containing popular tourist…
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry Declares Effectiveness of Sinovac Vaccine
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has declared that the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing infections and severe symptoms, after conducting a study on recipients of Sinovac jabs. The ministry said the study was conducted in Phuket, Samut Sakhon and Chiang Rai provinces, as well as among…
Phang Nga and Krabi Prepare Andaman “Sandbox” Scheme for Foreign Tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that Phang Nga and Krabi provinces are preparing to welcome foreign tourists back under the “Andaman Sandbox” scheme, which is scheduled to launch on 1 August 2021. TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the proposal for the Andaman “sandbox” scheme was submitted to…
Phuket Heightens COVID-19 Control Measures
Phuket province has strengthened COVID-19 control measures as the number of new infections has reached about a dozen each day, while the Phuket “sandbox” tourism reopening program continues. Provincial governor Narong Woonsiew said a set of new COVID-19 control measures, aimed at stemming the spread of the highly contagious Delta…
Thai Airways resumes int’l flights to Phuket
Thai Airways has resumed international operations to and from Phuket for the Phuket Tourism Sandbox campaign, providing direct passenger services from five European airports to the island province now open for quarantine-free tourism. The first international flight resumed by Thailand’s national flag carrier Thai Airways landed in Phuket today, bringing…
Tourist Authorities Expect 600,000 Tourists from Phuket Sandbox
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has expected the Phuket reopening planned for 1 July would draw more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists to the resort island and generate a cash flow of about 15 billion baht in the next three months. Phuket governor Narong Woonciew said the TAT…
Phuket ready for July reopening as 62% population vaccinated
Phuket province is now ready to go ahead with the Phuket Sandbox reopening to limited quarantine-free tourism for fully vaccinated international visitors. The province’s vaccine rollout is gaining speed with some 62% of the local population now having received at least one dose. Phuket province is now just steps away…
Leicester City players promote Phuket in TAT’s new ad campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has featured well-known players from Leicester City FC to promote tourism in Phuket, in its new ad campaign “Amazing Moments in Phuket.” The advertisement, which will be aired on international TV stations including the BBC and Euro News, will feature James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and…
Passengers on 7 Phuket Flights Are Urged to Take Covid-19 Tests
Authorities have asked 157 passengers on seven recent domestic flights to or from Phuket to take Covid-19 tests and go into quarantine as they were deemed at risk of exposure to passengers who were found to have been infected. The Phuket Covid-19 information center on Saturday released seating charts showing…
Bangkok Airways will Close ticketing Offices in COVID High-Risk Provinces
Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify. The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees…