Island-hopping scheme ready for takeoff soonThe 7+7 sandbox island extension scheme looks set to launch this month, with registration for certificates of entry (COEs) for inoculated tourists due to be ready on Aug 15. The initiative is an attempt to boost the international tourist market taking part in the Phuket sandbox and Samui Plus schemes. In addition to Krabi, other destinations under the 7+7 island-hopping scheme include Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in Surat Thani, and Khao Lak, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai in Phangnga. The scheme was previously scheduled to launch on Aug 1, but it was postponed due to a surge in local cases on Phuket and Koh Samui. She said tourists who want to join the 7+7 island-hopping scheme have to apply for the new type of COE, which will be launched from Aug 15, as they have to book hotels in advance.

Source: Bangkok Post August 05, 2021 20:26 UTC