Popular Post webfact Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 July, 2021, launch of the programme signals the beginning of Phuket’s and Thailand’s tourism revitalisation. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 01 July, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Phuket’s highly anticipated reopening to tourism is now officially in effect, with the launch today of the Phuket Sandbox programme that welcomes fully vaccinated international visitors to the destination with no need to quarantine. Right from Day one to four, major airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International (THAI) are flying direct to Phuket from cities like London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. General information on the Phuket Sandbox programme; such as, entry requirements, on-arrival procedures, hygiene measures, and FAQs can be found here. H.E. Mr. 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. Of particular note is the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration or SHA certification scheme that was introduced in May 2020, and which is itself 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. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “It is with great pleasure we can now welcome the world back to Phuket. Fully vaccinated visitors can once again enjoy the famed beaches, warm hospitality, and many other attractions that have made Phuket one of the world’s favourite destinations.” It is this longstanding popularity among travellers the world over that makes Phuket the ideal destination with which to restart Thailand’s tourism industry. The reopening of other places like Samui, Krabi, Phang Nga and Chiang Mai are planned to soon follow. Among Phuket’s commitments to safely reopen to fully vaccinated visitors are the vaccination programme for 70% of the island’s population. To date, 80% of the people have already received their first vaccine dose, while more than 60% had received both doses. Mr. Narong Woonchiew, Governor of Phuket Province, said, “On behalf of the people and the tourism industry of Phuket, I would like to say how great an honour it is for us to be the pilot destination in the much-anticipated revitalisation of Thai tourism. We are extremely excited to again be able to welcome travellers to the famed beaches, legendary accommodation, spectacular attractions, and warm hospitality that makes Phuket one of the world’s favourite tropical island getaways. Phuket awaits in all its exotic glory. Come and see for yourself! Phuket Sandbox hotels to suit all budgets Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2021/07/phuket-sandbox-reopening-of-thailands-most-famous-island-now-in-effect/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 55 minutes ago, webfact said: Phuket Sandbox hotels to suit all budgets Just be sure it is a large budget as you will need it, never mind what you have planned for ...................LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 I'm wetting myself with excitement......NOT ! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmen Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail ???? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, madmen said: I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail Are you coming for vacation or returning to family? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, trainman34014 said: I'm wetting myself with excitement......NOT ! Speak for yourself ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, madmen said: I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail ???? Exactly this... For anyone who would normally be returning to Bangkok 14 days on an island is a far far better option than 14 days stuck in a hotel room. The tourism aspect depends primarily on the quarantine requirement in the home countries of any potential tourist. I really can’t see many tourists until ‘travel corridors’ have been agreed between various countries and Phuket. Additionally, one month from now, if the Delta variant has gained a foothold in Phuket I would guess that the Sandbox model is quickly abandoned. However, if success is observed I wonder if the time limitation is reduced to 7 day in a month or so. Much of this depends on how whether or not the Delta variant can evade the existing vaccines. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmen Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, stubuzz said: Are you coming for vacation or returning to family? Returning to Condo. I wouldn't go as a tourist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: 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. Didn't they say they had 1101 tourists coming ? That's less than 1 tourist each. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerface1 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Geoffggi said: Just be sure it is a large budget as you will need it, never mind what you have planned for ...................LOL Well knowing the Thai mentality they sure have to markup the prices in order to make up for lost sales. The fewer the customers the higher the prices will jump that's for dam sure. It will be open season for tourists the eyes will be watching every move they make. Oh and don't trust the hotel safe for protecting your valuables 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rookiescot Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 I imagine the island is slowly sinking into the sea given the weight of all the tourists who have arrived. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Quote Phuket Sandbox reopening of Thailand’s most famous island now in effect STAMPEDE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pokerface1 Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, madmen said: I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail ???? Hope it all go well for you.. some feedback would be appreciated 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozfarang Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, pokerface1 said: Oh and don't trust the hotel safe for protecting your valuables I have been coming to Thailand for over 40 years and never had my valuables compromised in a hotel safe. Maybe you have been unlucky with the type of hotel you stay at. Edited July 1, 2021 by ozfarang 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerface1 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, ozfarang said: I have been coming to Thailand for over 40 years and never had my valuables compromised in a hotel safe. Maybe you have been unlucky with the type of hotel you stay at. Don't assume things mate. It didn't happen to me fortunately but I've warned by others who have had things stolen from there hotel safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozfarang Posted July 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, pokerface1 said: Don't assume things mate. It didn't happen to me fortunately but I've warned by others who have had things stolen from there hotel safe. I don't assume anything and I don't know you so you're not my mate. Must be doggy hotels then, you know the ones who operate without a licence 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Phuket Sandbox programme that welcomes fully vaccinated international visitors to the destination with no need to quarantine. but you can't take a dump without putting your hand up then cops and army watching to make sure you don't flee out the window 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Rookiescot said: I imagine the island is slowly sinking into the sea given the weight of all the tourists who have arrived. No ! Its sinking due to the weight of all the BS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espanol Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, madmen said: I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail ???? Indeed It offers a much better alternative to people in urgent need to travel to Thailand than ASQ hotels in BKK. But not mi idea of a holidays. Most expats and Thais returning to Thailand will choose this better option, indeed, but I don't think that tourist are now in line to go trough all that expensive and dalily changing mess, when they can travel with no requirements at all to Dominican Republic, Mexico, Spain or Greece. Unless they really need to go to Thailand for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slvlsa Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Where are the CNN film crews and the videos of the thousands of tourist disembarking their planes and heading to the tarball strewn beaches, closed bars, and closed entertainment venues as well as eating at closed restaurants and shopping as closed businesses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 5 hours ago, madmen said: I fly in tomorrow. Applying for COE went super smooth and 14 days on a tropical island beats the <deleted> out of 4 walls Bangkok jail ???? Good luck madmen - hope it all goes well for you ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercheur888 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Are the public web cams in places like Patong still working and online? Would be interesting to watch the masses in places like Patong Beach. But with daily estimations like this: "The country reported a record 57 deaths on Thursday and 5,553 cases." Phuket might be in for a very long wait, but as the saying goes : Foreigners have expensive watches and Thais have time.???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paahlman Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Exactly this... For anyone who would normally be returning to Bangkok 14 days on an island is a far far better option than 14 days stuck in a hotel room. The tourism aspect depends primarily on the quarantine requirement in the home countries of any potential tourist. I really can’t see many tourists until ‘travel corridors’ have been agreed between various countries and Phuket. Additionally, one month from now, if the Delta variant has gained a foothold in Phuket I would guess that the Sandbox model is quickly abandoned. However, if success is observed I wonder if the time limitation is reduced to 7 day in a month or so. Much of this depends on how whether or not the Delta variant can evade the existing vaccines. Thats is why its better to get in now than maybe not getting in next month. Out is never a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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