Thailand Wellness Sandbox entry launching in coastal districts of Hua Hin, Cha-am

In an effort to draw in a tourist base focused on health and wellness, the Thailand Wellness Sandbox entry programme is launching in the coastal region of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district and Phetchaburi’s Cha-am district. These locations were selected for the first tier of the Wellness Sandbox project. Officials are looking into adding more destinations later on.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand pitched the idea to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration following the “success” of the Phuket Sandbox, government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told Thai media. Promoting the areas for medical and wellness tourism is intended to help boost Thailand’s economy.

Under the Sandbox entry scheme, those who are vaccinated against Covid-19 are eligible to enter Thailand and roam freely in approved Sandbox locations for their first seven days in the country…