In October the island is expected to open up to welcome foreign tourists under the government's 'Phuket Model'. The "Phuket Model" has been proposed to reopen the province in a "new normal" manner. The Phuket Model will be adopted in six regions across the country if it is given the green light by the government. He voiced his disagreement with the government's Phuket Model, saying Phuket must protect and serve local people first. The Bangkok Post also asked local people about the Phuket Model and found most did not believe the model would benefit them.

Source: Bangkok Post August 29, 2020 22:41 UTC