Phi Phi island closure extendedKRABI: The communicable disease control committee of this southern coastal province has extended the closure of Phi Phi island for another seven days from, Sept 18-24. Only tourists under the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 programmes are allowed to visit the island during the closure. The infections spread to grocery shops and Koh Phi Phi police. The additional cases prompted the provincial communicable disease committee to extend the closure from Sept 18-24, banning most visitors from the island. Only tourists under the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 programme can travel to the island, by boat on a sealed route.

Source: Bangkok Post September 15, 2021 06:56 UTC