Phuket’s plans to open in July to vaccinated visitors, but response is slow
If the Sandbox scheme goes smoothly, authorities plan to replicate it in destinations like Krabi and Koh Samui
18 June 2021 - 13:20
Bangkok — Thailand’s planned reopening of the resort island Phuket in July to vaccinated visitors, bypassing quarantine requirements, has met a lukewarm response, with hotel bookings indicating expected occupancy of less than 20% so far.
The “Phuket Sandbox” initiative from July 1 will allow free movement on the island for tourists fully vaccinated against Covid-19, with no self-isolation on arrival. They will be given a green light to travel elsewhere in Thailand after 14 days...
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