Thai tourist sneaks out of Phuket quarantine
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published : 22 Jul 2021 at 05:33
18 People enjoy the evening at almost empty Kata beach as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists on July 1, 2021. (Reuters photo)
A Thai female tourist sneaked out of Phuket during the mandatory 14-day quarantine period under the Phuket sandbox .
Koosak Kookiatkul, Phuket Provincial Public Health Office director, said the woman had violated the sandbox rules, as she stayed only nine days in Phuket, before sneaking out of the province by plane to Bangkok and later to Chon Buri.
The office had contacted its Chon Buri counterpart to handle the matter and bring her back to the state quarantine facility in Phuket to serve the rest of her 14-day quarantine period. She was also charged with violation of quarantine regulations.
Hua Hin may allow foreign tourists soon
Hua Hin s red light district is deserted on April 12, 2021, following the closure of bars and a spike in Covid-19 cases in Hua Hin and other districts of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
(Photo by Dave Kendall)
Hua Hin is ready to follow the government s reopening plan and target vaccinated tourists without quarantine requirements in October under the Hua Hin Recharge campaign.
Krod Rojanastien, a member of the committee of Thai Chamber of Commerce, who is leading the collaboration from the private sector, said Hua Hin has the potential to be included in the reopening plan due to its reputation for wellness tourism and as a long-stay destination only a few hours away from Bangkok.
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