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Phuket Sandbox scheme extended to new destinations
Thailand’s quarantine-free Phuket Sandbox scheme for foreign visitors just got another upgrade. The new Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension program adds more destinations including Khao Lak, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Province; Phi Phi Island, Railay Bay or Koh Ngai in Krabi and Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province.
Officials said that two Covid tests are required before being permitted to leave Phuket for one of the other Sandbox 7+7 destinations. Under the rules,tourists must stay in Phuket for a minimum of seven days and if Covid-free, they can travel.
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