Strict requirements set for visitors ahead of Phuket “Sandbox” reopening on July 1

14 Sept 01:58 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket's "Sandbox" project launches July 1, allowing fully vaccinated foreign tourists and Thai returnees to enter without quarantine.
Strict entry criteria include full vaccination, a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure, travel insurance with at least $100,000 COVID-19 coverage, and a Certificate of Entry.
Visitors must originate from approved low-to-medium risk countries, pre-book SHA+ certified accommodation for at least 14 days, and install a government tracking app upon arrival.
Guests are required to undergo multiple RT-PCR tests at their own expense and must remain on Phuket for 14 days before being permitted to travel elsewhere in Thailand.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.