Thai ministry seeks to include Ranong in Andaman sandbox tourism scheme

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Koh Phayam in Ranong province will be included in the Andaman Sandbox scheme after Phang Nga and Krabi provinces under expansion of the Phuket Sandbox programme.

Meanwhile, the opening of Bangkok on Oct 15 will require consideration from all parties, the Commerce Ministry said on Saturday (Sept 18).

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit (pic) revealed the plan on Saturday to include Ranong province in the Andaman Sandbox scheme, especially Phayam which would be appropriate as the island would require just a few thousand doses of Covid-19 vaccination.

The minister said that the plan had been sent to the prime minister for approval, and more areas namely Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hua Hin are also under consideration.

As for the Andaman Sandbox scheme, which is the…