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Phuket to open to fully vaccinated, COVID-19 free foreign tourists without quarantine in July

14 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket launches a quarantine-free entry program for fully vaccinated, COVID-19 negative foreign tourists starting July 1st, marking Thailand's first such option since the pandemic began.
The "Phuket Sandbox" project targets 129,000 visitors in Q3, requiring a minimum seven-day stay on the island before onward travel, with TAT offering flight fare subsidies for interprovincial flights.
Focusing on long-haul markets like the US, EU, and UK, this successful model is expected to expand to other key Thai provinces for quarantine-free visits by October.

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.