Pleas issued for sandbox inclusion

Tourism operators in popular destinations are urging the government to include their areas in the sandbox programme as only Phuket is allowed that privilege now.

Suvarnabhumi airport has received the most arrivals since November, so Bangkok and areas within a two-hour drive should be treated equally to Phuket, said Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, acting president of the Chon Buri Tourism Council.

He said the government has to clarify the criterion for sandbox status, then each area can adapt to meet the requirements.

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