When Thailand first announced its quarantine-free programme – the “Phuket Sandbox” – for foreign tourists in July, Pattaya-based travel operator Bee (not her real name) felt relieved that her business was slowly being brought to life.She soon started getting hotel bookings from Russian and Central Asian travellers who were interested in the “sandbox” initiative, which is open to all jabbed guests who must remain in a specific city or province for seven days before travelling to elsewhere and…
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