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Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals

Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals

Tourists walk on a beach on the Thai island of Phuket on Nov 2, 2021. (AFP photo)

Phuket is asking the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to improve Covid-19 screening measures for international visitors, following an alarming number of tourists testing positive on arrival.

This is suspected to have largely stemmed from fake negative results from pre-departure testing or inaccurate testing that’s only been detected after travellers arrive.

The call was made by Pichet Panapong, Phuket’s deputy governor, during…

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