SADAO (Southern Thailand), Sept 17 (Bernama): Danok, a town in the province of Sadao in Southern Thailand, is only a shadow of itself following the Thailand-Malaysia border closure since March last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Popular with Malaysians who love travelling, entertainment and shopping, Danok is severely affected as it depends on the presence of foreigners, especially those from Malaysia and Singapore, to thrive.
Although the government allowed the business sector to operate, the absence of visitors caused many restaurants, food stalls, entertainment centres and massage parlours to shut down.
Danok Entrepreneurs Association adviser Dr Suthiphong Sitthipataraprapha suggested a programme – “Danok Sandbox”- where the town can be opened specially to visitors from Malaysia who…
