Probably a dumb question, so rip into me if you wish.

[FiveStarVagabond]

Would somebody please explain what this term "sandbox" actually means? Does it simply refer to an area that has a beach?

 

[Kalorymetr]

They mean - all of the Phuket Island.

 

This term is widely used in software for isolated testing enviroment for security treats.

Doesn't have anything to do with the sand.

Edited June 16, 2021 by Kalorymetr

[Polar Bear]

It's an IT term for an isolated system where you can experiment and test stuff out without risking messing up the real set-up. It's a sandbox because you can 'play' in it, like kids play in a real sandbox.

 

Now, it seems to get used for any sort of isolated testing/practice/experimental situation. 

[FiveStarVagabond]

17 minutes ago, Kalorymetr said:

They mean - all of the Phuket Island.

 

This term is widely used in software for isolated testing enviroment for security treats.

Doesn't have anything to do with the sand.

Thank you.

[Aussieroaming]

More like playing in the kitty litter box than the sandbox at present. 

[mrfill]

15 hours ago, Polar Bear said:

It's an IT term for an isolated system where you can experiment and test stuff out without risking messing up the real set-up. It's a sandbox because you can 'play' in it, like kids play in a real sandbox.

 

Now, it seems to get used for any sort of isolated testing/practice/experimental situation. 

Indeed. They like to look really modern using 1990s technology terms. Next week I expect they'll upgrade the forms to Adobe Flash.....

[inThailand]

Sandbox is a nice word for a liter box. Which is appropriate since Phuket is going right down the shi.ter.

 

[rwill]

Basically what it means is that whatever sandbox area you go to you will not be allowed to travel outside of it.  So if there is a virus outbreak it will be contained in just that area.  That's the theory anyway.

[jippytum]

A sandbox with regards to Phuket is similar to a 'kitties litter box ' Deposits of misinformation are deposited  and removed on a  daily basis by desperate officials trying to lure tourists to return to the island

[BTB1977]

Its where the thai  pussy cats go to $hit. 

[rabas]

The original term sandbox is from 20th century N. America. We had a sandbox when growing up. This meaning may be more appropriate to the Phuket sandbox organizers.

 

1. 1.

   North American

   a shallow box or hollow in the ground partly filled with sand for children to play in.

    
2. 2.

   Computing

   a testing environment in a computer system in which new or untested software can be run securely.

 

[VocalNeal]

5 minutes ago, rabas said:

North American

a shallow box or hollow in the ground partly filled with sand for children to play in.

 

and cats to <deleted> in.

[Excel]

7 minutes ago, rabas said:

The original term sandbox is from 20th century N. America. We had a sandbox when growing up. This meaning may be more appropriate to the Phuket sandbox organizers.

 

1. 1.

   North American

   a shallow box or hollow in the ground partly filled with sand for children to play in.

    
2. 2.

   Computing

   a testing environment in a computer system in which new or untested software can be run securely.

 

In the UK it was called a sand pit for the kids.

[connda]

It's a euphemism for a prison yard.

[wombat]

a sandbox is a box with sand in it. beware the sandbox the scratches can get infected.

[LookChang]

According to Thaiest.com, Phuket Sandbox is a new program that should allow foreign travelers who are fully vaccinated to enter Thailand without quarantine. The program is scheduled to start on 1 July 2021, before Thai borders will be fully reopened.

[Dart12]

It's a nice term for litter box, a place for the big cats to sh1+ all over in order to cover their stink.

[Kinnock]

3 hours ago, rwill said:

Basically what it means is that whatever sandbox area you go to you will not be allowed to travel outside of it.  So if there is a virus outbreak it will be contained in just that area.  That's the theory anyway.

I wonder about that theory.  So you can all move about freely in the Phuket sand box for seven days, spreading the virus around, then some of the sandbox tourists can travel to Bangkok?

 

And do the hotel staff never leave the sandbox environment?

 

It's more of a sandseive.

 

[Alidiver]

1. It's where you put an unexploded bomb. 

or

2. Where cats go to shi*t

[inThailand]

14 days quarnatine in the sandbox was inspired by the song 30 Days in the Hole. 

 

 

[steve187]

3 hours ago, Kinnock said:

I wonder about that theory.  So you can all move about freely in the Phuket sand box for seven days, spreading the virus around, then some of the sandbox tourists can travel to Bangkok?

 

And do the hotel staff never leave the sandbox environment?

 

It's more of a sandseive.

 

14 days now

[Kalasin Jo]

13 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

More like playing in the kitty litter box than the sandbox at present. 

OK an IT expression. To me it's a designated place in a park where you can take your dog for a d**p. There is one round the corner...and yes it has sand in it.

[Kinnock]

10 hours ago, steve187 said:

14 days now

OK .... but still mixing with Thai staff and other tourists during the 14 days, with people leaving for Bangkok all the time as their 14 days end.  The science is suspect.

[balo]

Sandbox = isolated area. 

[Scott]

This seems to be answered, so I will close it.

 

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