Phuket Sandbox, key to economic progress

After 14 days of allowing visitors to enter without quarantining, the Deputy Governor of Phuket province has confirmed the Phuket Sandbox project has proceeded as planned despite turnout not being as many as expected with just over 4,500 people arriving so far, generating cashflow of an estimated 450 million baht. Local residents have voiced faith in the plan, and acknowledged it as the key to economic progress.

Mr.Graham George Williams and Mrs.Jacqueline Williams, the British couple remarked that while the Phuket Sandbox entry process was slightly complicated, they understand the situation.

Central to the success of the Phuket Sandbox project is the training of hotel staff on how to accommodate travelers according to SHA Plus standards, which require they follow up on guests well-being daily.

SHA Plus Manager of Angsana Laguna Phuket Hotel, Nittiya Mipruek, said

“We have to track…