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With the latest TVC ‘Amazing Moments in Phuket’ featuring Leicester City FA Cup 2021 winners, sending an invitation to the world to visit Thailand’s popular tourist island in the not-too-distant-future.

The ‘Phuket Sandbox’ project was already approved by the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) and was acknowledged by the Cabinet.

A ‘SHA Plus Booking Authentication System’ (SHABA) is being developed as a confirmation mechanism for visitors joining the ‘Phuket Sandbox’, who have booked ‘SHA Plus’ hotels.

TAT, Phuket Province and tourism-related stakeholders joined in sharing information regarding how to safely reopen Phuket to international tourists.

As the country is preparing to reopen to fully vaccinated foreign travellers from 1 July, 2021, starting with Phuket under the ‘Sandbox’ model.

Alessandra Priante, Director - Regional Department for Europe at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) talks about the restart of the tourism industry and the future after the coronavirus pandemic.

The ‘SHA Plus’ Certificate means that at least 70% of staff at the venues and businesses have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

To date, 54% of Phuket’s population have received COVID-19 vaccines, while Phuket is working to contain local transmission and bring the number of new COVID-19 cases close to zero.

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy announced at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2021 that preparations are underway to welcome international visitors this year.

Meanwhile, the mask mandate requiring everyone in Bangkok to ‘always correctly and properly wear sanitary or fabric face masks outside their residence or accommodation remains in place until further notice. Violators are liable to a fine not exceeding 20,000 Baht.