Russian Sputnik vaccine a boon for Phuket tourism
Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has just approved the Russian Sputnik vaccine.The Russian outbound market is the largest in the world outside of China.As Russians prepare for the fall and winter seasons, the approval of the Sputnik vaccine
Phuket Sandbox: Do Not Mix us With the Remainder of Thailand
Tourism guides at a Phuket Sandbox Summit urge European governments to recognize Phuket's status as a safe haven for international travelers.Sandbox destinations on the "green list" will drive the global recovery in tourism, says KP Ho, founder of the Banyan
Vacationers Discover Phuket Nightlife Ends Promptly at 9
This suspension affects pubs, bars, and other entertainment venues that businesses are forced to close at 9:00 p.m.Dining-in restaurants and shopping centers are also part of the 9 a.m. closure mandate.Karakoke shops, boxing stadiums, cockfighting fields and bird competitions also
Phuket tourism sandbox scheme defined
The Phuket Tourism and Sports Ministry in Thailand aims to attract both fully vaccinated foreigners and local travelers to Phuket to build confidence and support tourism demand. This is part of the Phuket Ministry of Tourism's sandpit model. A sandbox
Phuket resorts shut down once more
Hotels in Phuket and Pattaya are closing again due to yet another COVID-19 surge in Thailand. A third wave of COVID-19 infections is sweeping through Thailand.With this closure, it is expected that hotel occupancy will remain in the single digits until
No quarantine for Phuket beginning July 1
Tourists planning to visit Phuket, Thailand and having been vaccinated can do so without going through quarantine starting July 1, 2021. The travel and tourism industry in Thailand has championed the government, which has just approved the waiver of quarantine requirements