webfact Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 The announcement came at a Phuket Tourist Association event in Phuket Town on Saturday (Oct 9). Photo: PR Phuket By The Phuket News PHUKET: Phuket Tourism leaders have requested the government to ease the mandatory COVID tests required of Sandbox tourists to be antigen tests (ATKs), instead of RT-PCR tests as is required now, to reduce the cost for Sandbox tourists and to encourage more people to come to Phuket under the scheme. Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) President Bhummikitti Raktaengam announced that the request had been made at a PTA tourism event at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town on Saturday (Oct 9). The move also is expected to speed up the time taken for Sandbox tourists to receive their test results, and lessen the workload of the medical staff conducting the tests, Mr Bhummikitti said. Phuket Sandbox Hotels Packages - Book Now! Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-business-leaders-call-for-atk-tests-for-sandbox-arrivals-81661.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10012001 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 gee. you mean not gouge people that often travel half way around the world to spend their money and time in your country? Should do it for all vaccinated arrivals in any province or sandbox as of November 1, especially vaccinated people. They are not the risk group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mokwit Posted October 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2021 So it's still the destination where they stock a Q-tip right up your nose? I'd select somewhere that doesn't require this. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, mokwit said: So it's still the destination where they stock a Q-tip right up your nose? I'd select somewhere that doesn't require this. Yep,theyre never going to "get it" are they, Im refusing to travel until no tests no masks, could be in for a wait but dont care, been vaccinated should be enough 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryWho Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 The swab test at the airport in Phuket is brutal. Be ready. They shove that thing into your lungs, both nostrils. People coughing, sneezing, whining. The 2nd required swab test is very gentle, one nostril only. How about a little consistency? Stop giggling. My requirement changed from 14 days to 10 days, so I got a refund on the required 3rd test and I got a refund from the hotel on the extra 4 nights. Nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, HarryWho said: The swab test at the airport in Phuket is brutal. Be ready. They shove that thing into your lungs, both nostrils. People coughing, sneezing, whining. I've seen footage of some guy in some kind of uniform jerking an old ladies head back and sticking it right up her nose to her obvious discomfort [Khlong Toi slums]. I seriously wonder if he had any medical/anatomical training. Edited October 11, 2021 by mokwit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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