Alcohol banned in Phuket restaurants — one more thing eliminated for tourists in Phuket Sandbox

Tourists planning on visiting Phuket via the Phuket Sandbox in August will be upset to hear…

7+7 Island Hopping extension to Phuket Sandbox closed — tourists now stuck on Phuket for full stay

Just over a month ago, most commenters on Thailand-focused social media warned would-be international tourists planning…

Phuket sealed off, most people not allowed to enter from August 3rd — Phuket Sandbox at risk of ending

As the Thai government’s handling of Covid-19 continues to worsen, Phuket governor Narong Woonciew has ordered…

Samui Plus ending? Program likely to close along with Phuket Sandbox as Covid cases surge in Thailand

With Covid-19 cases on Samui and Phuket now surging, it is looking increasingly likely the Samui…

Will Phuket Sandbox be canceled as Covid-19 cases rise on the Thai island?

When the Phuket Sandbox first kicked off on July 1st, island authorities announced if Covid-19 cases…

New Phuket restrictions start July 27th — Football stadiums, Central dept stores closed, schools closed until August 16th

More Phuket restrictions to kick in on July 27th According to Thai News Reports, those planning…

Domestic travelers entering Phuket must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or be turned away at checkpoints

As authorities in Phuket increase restrictions, it has been announced all domestic travelers entering Phuket must…

Phuket restrictions increase with bars, entertainment venues closed — Phuket Sandbox still open with even less to do

As a very small number of foreign tourists are still taking advantage of the Phuket Sandbox,…

Can you enter Phuket from elsewhere in Thailand if not vaccinated? Rules are different depending on where you travel from

With news this week only those people currently in Thailand that have been vaccinated against Covid-19…

No talking on Thailand trains and colored disco lighting banned on Phuket — stupidity in the time of Covid

As the panic and hysteria over Covid-19 in Thailand continues, two stupid pieces of news came…

What happens to your children in Phuket Sandbox if they test positive for Covid-19 and you do not?

One of the things would-be tourists to Phuket, Thailand during the Phuket Sandbox have been asking…

You won’t be allowed onto Phuket from a red zone unless you are vaccinated and test negative for Covid

If you are thinking of traveling to Phuket in the next few weeks, new restrictions for…

Buses from Bangkok to Phuket cancelled until end of July — most other buses leaving Bangkok also cancelled

Buses from Bangkok to Phuket have been canceled until the end of July as of today…

Tourist who tested positive for Covid in Phuket Sandbox vaccinated with Sinopharm vaccine

With an increasing number of studies being published showing Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines are not as…

First Covid positive tourist in Phuket Sandbox — other tourists with him placed in quarantine

One thing social media users have been predicting when it comes to the Phuket Sandbox is…

Thai prime minister Prayut in isolation after Covid-19 exposure while in Phuket for Sandbox promotion

Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha joins a list of world leaders who have gone into isolation…

Traveling to Phuket without a negative Covid-19 test and a vaccination? You will be denied boarding

If you do not have a negative Covid-19 test or are not vaccinated against the virus,…

Rules for travel to Phuket in 2021 in detail, including fines and prison terms if you don’t follow them

Rules, potential fines and prison terms that will apply to foreign tourists traveling to Phuket from…

What happens if you test positive for Covid-19 during Phuket Sandbox in Thailand?

With the Phuket Sandbox kicking off on July 1st, most of the rules and regulations that…

Could Phuket lockdown while tourists are on vacation in Phuket Sandbox? Criteria needed for lockdown implementation

One of the things tourists considering taking a vacation in Phuket during the Phuket Sandbox in…