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Samui, Krabi, Phang Nga and Chiang Mai to follow after Phuket Sandbox reopening

Thailand’s government targets three million foreign tourists this year under a phased reopening plan. Photo: TTG Asia

The paradise island of Phuket welcomes the first tourists under the Sandbox programme, especially the vaccinated travellers who do not need to quarantine. Phuket’s longstanding popularity among travellers around the world makes it the ideal destination to restart Thailand’s tourism industry. After Phuket, other places like Samui, Krabi, Phang Nga and Chiang Mai are planned to soon follow.

H.E. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said “The reopening of Phuket signifies a crucial step forward in the revitalisation of Thailand’s tourism industry with the island serving as a pilot destination. It is indeed wonderful to be welcoming visitors once again, and they can rest assured that their safety and well-being is of utmost importance to Thailand.”

Much has been done safety-wise in the lead-up to the Phuket Sandbox launch such as the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration or SHA certification scheme that was introduced in May 2020, which is certified by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

There are currently well over 1300 hotels, restaurants, activities, attractions, shops, and other venues and businesses across Phuket that are SHA certified, meaning they have the required safety and hygiene measures to control COVID-19.

More and more of these are also becoming SHA Plus certified, meaning that at least 70% of their employees are fully vaccinated.

Much has been done safety-wise in the lead-up to the Phuket Sandbox launch such as the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration or SHA certification scheme that was introduced in May 2020, which is certified by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

There are currently well over 1300 hotels, restaurants, activities, attractions, shops, and other venues and businesses across Phuket that are SHA certified, meaning they have the required safety and hygiene measures to control COVID-19.

More and more of these are also becoming SHA Plus certified, meaning that at least 70% of their employees are fully vaccinated.

Read the full article at Travel Daily: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/samui-krabi-phang-nga-and-chiang-mai-to-follow-after-phuket-sandbox-reopening/

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