Patong beach in Phuket recently started to see a gradual increase in tourists thanks to the Phuket sandbox. Dusida WorrachaddejchaiPhuket sandbox and other provinces in the south struggling with ways to reopen for international tourists will be buoyed after the CCSA on Monday nailed down the long-awaited 7+7 extension plan. According to the 7+7 Phuket extension plan, the areas to included are Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in Surat Thani; Khao Lak, Kho Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi in Phangnga; Koh Phi Phi, Railay Beach, and Koh Ngai in Krabi. After testing the country's reopening programme with Phuket sandbox, the province has recorded 394,877 room nights in 394 hotels with 35,480 guests. Therefore, the 7+7 extension plan which mainly connects tourists via boat is seen as an alternative for tourists who will be able to enjoy more travel options.

Source: Bangkok Post August 16, 2021 23:26 UTC