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Thailand opening, quarantine free
Starting with Phuket, Thailand will start to open up to fully vaccinated travellers without the need for quarantine. The ‘Phuket Sandbox’ will lead the way for the reopening of more destinations in Thailand with Ko Samui, Ko Tao and Ko Pha Ngan the next destinations to reopen under the ‘Ko Samui Plus‘ plan.
More details here
Coronavirus (Covid-19): Thailand travel advice
Please check the latest advice and information here:
https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-thailand-travel-advice/
Thailand smiles with you: Amazing moments in Phuket
On 1 July 2021, Phuket will lead the way for the reopening of Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox project. To help promote Thailand and welcome visitors, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined forces with 2021 FA Cup winners Leicester City FC and the King Power Group for a new ‘Amazing Moments in Phuket’ video campaign.
Thailand smiles with you. Welcome back to visit and experience even more amazing moments in Thailand. Amazing Thailand, now even more amazing.
#AmazingThailand
Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA)
To aid the recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector and restore confidence in the wake of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new safety initiative. In association with public and private sector partners, the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification has been introduced.
More details here
Events
The current worldwide health concerns relating to coronavirus (Covid-19) means that some upcoming events in Thailand may be postponed or rescheduled.
Dates of Thailand Festivals
News
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located in southern Thailand, Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex becomes Thailand’s sixth World Heritage Site. The news was announced by the World Heritage Committee in July 2021.
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex is located inside Thailand’s largest national park of the same name. The natural wonder spans three southern Thai provinces: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, and Ratchaburi. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including a number of rare species such as fishing cats, clouded leopards and Siamese crocodiles.
Phuket Sandbox 7+7 extension moves a step closer
In a meeting on July 22 2021, Thai authorities approved, in principle, a proposal to extend the Phuket Sandbox scheme. The proposal is to allow visitors to the Phuket Sandbox to visit more destinations during their stay. At the moment, arrivals to the Phuket Sandbox must spend 14 days in Phuket. The new ‘Phuket 7+7’ plan would mean that visitors could stay in Phuket for 7 days before moving to other approved destinations for the next 7 days. The additional destinations that have been proposed are:
- Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao (Surat Thani province)
- Ko Phi Phi, Ko Ngai, and Railay Beach (Krabi province)
- Khao Lak and Ko Yao (Phang Nga province)
The 7+7 plan has yet to be formally ratified. We will add more details here when confirmed.
Enjoy a little taste of Thailand in the UK
Enjoy a little taste of Thailand in the UK this summer with the Magic of Thailand Festival. Taking place at locations around the country in July, August and September. A fun family event with games, art and craft activities and Thai food.
New Monopoly board game gets a Phuket makeover
A special Phuket edition of Monopoly will be launching in 2021. The classic board games gets a Thai makeover with the likes of Old Kent Road making way for Old Town Phuket and Promthep Cape instead of Pall Mall. Many of the Chance and Community Chest cards will also be given a Phuket theme. And you can vote for what you would like to see on the new Phuket Monopoly board. Whether it’s a viewpoint, beach, restaurant or hotel, you can have your say. Visit the Phuket Monopoly Facebook page and write your suggestion on their latest post or email your ideas to: phuket@winningmoves.co.uk
More details here
The MICHELIN Guide: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga
The 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand is scheduled to be released at the end of 2020. Available in a bilingual edition (Thai and English), the culinary guide will be available in both print and digital versions and covers dining venues in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga. At a ceremony in Bangkok on 16 December 2020, the winners of MICHELIN Stars were revealed. The event acknowledged the incredibly tough time restaurants have endured during 2020, but also noted it has been a year of innovation and creativity in Thailand with an added focus on the environment and sustainability.
More details here
Responsible Thailand Awards
The Responsible Thailand Awards recognise and celebrate organisations in the travel and tourism industry who have made an outstanding contribution to growing Thailand as a sustainable destination. Winners of the Responsible Thailand Awards were announced in a special online event.
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Helping Thailand’s elephants
To help alleviate the problems faced by elephants and their owners as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Help Community, Help Elephant, Help Nation‘ project
More details here
Tourism Thailand teams up with Leicester City FC
Together with Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Leicester City FC and King Power to launch the ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ campaign. The campaign aims to support Thailand’s tourism industry as the country starts to bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. The Leicester City team will wear shirts featuring the slogan ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ during the 2020/21 Premier League season.
More details here
Amazing Thailand and Oxford United
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with English football club, Oxford United for the 2020/21 season. As part of a three year sponsorship deal, the League One side will wear shirts featuring the Amazing Thailand logo.
More details here
Sea turtles make a comeback on Ko Samui
A good news story from Ko Samui where a green turtle has chosen a quiet, private beach in front of the Banyan Tree resort to nest. This is a rare, but welcome event for Ko Samui and an encouraging sign that environmental measures being taken by the Banyan Tree resort and others on the island are having a positive impact.
More details here
Say no to plastic bags
Retailers in Thailand have launched a campaign aimed at tackling the problem of single-use plastics. Since January 1, 2020, many shops in Thailand will no longer hand out plastic carrier bags. Shoppers at 7-Eleven, Tesco Lotus and many other outlets in Thailand are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags as part of the “Every Day Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign. Tourists are also being reminded that single-use plastics are banned at all of Thailand’s National Parks.
