{"id":7395,"date":"2021-07-13T12:12:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T05:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/?p=7395"},"modified":"2021-09-03T13:21:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T06:21:50","slug":"phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Phuket Sandbox &#8211; Would you, Could you, Should you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Updated 3 September 2021. Now that the Phuket Sandbox is operational, it provides options for tourists wanting a quarantine-free holiday or for Thai residents, either returning from overseas summer trips or as a meeting point for those of us unable to leave Thailand, yet desperate for family reunions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From 8 September Phuket is cautiously opening up for <strong>vaccinated domestic tourists.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thethaiger.com\/news\/phuket\/phuket-daily-covid-19-235-infections-no-death-no-sandboxers\">More here at Thaiger.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Would you, could you, should you? This is the question many have been pondering as they look at the documentation required for the Phuket Sandbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PhuketSandbox1.png?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PhuketSandbox1.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PhuketSandbox1.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PhuketSandbox1.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PhuketSandbox1.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is the \u201cPhuket Sandbox?\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Starting from July 1, Phuket has waived quarantine requirements for foreign arrivals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 under the\u00a0 \u201cPhuket Tourism Sandbox\u201d model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Thailand residents and returnees can enter Thailand under this scheme and instead of being locked in a 14-day hotel quarantine in Bangkok, are free to enjoy the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7405\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7405\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Naka Island - Welcome\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0658-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Naka Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How does it work?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">For all the details on the Phuket Sandbox see the following links:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phuket-sandbox.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1en4b3WspNgOjrcAeuLB7jflv9Ygy4AYNC8MOh-HnN65Nyig2aAVZKiOY&amp;h=AT0pKfjYthJEPBNuBGNiLGJHDzZ-tIlC53LRi_r4R_IPnpNho5cm1L960gPR1vwp6APTNcoYzMdKe0nLLzAaJbDlP4j1uK9l3etyIFHqoBUOSM7aINbp71q1q9s5-5hbdOR_d-3RWA&amp;__tn__=R]-R&amp;c[0]=AT1YuGclyol_Hd4cC_yVjxvWgqkEYWwG_bJ4-Vxar2Tr2GOL-QUIOznmC2YatIKR9pZ_IyGYailUJzFihrtaj4vPF9tN1jrB5YhQwhPrzbl9vDDLTXY-uoP4NtZU8YKZj__GsjFfnjDa5n0b41AQmKgQzHFMLmaoV_QoZ1We28uYTVwlSkoG4YmODzTRI_4LCTC6KFZlZE8\">www.phuketsandbox.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Little Wandering Wren: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/06\/10\/signs-of-hope-for-phukets-reopening\/\">Signs of hope for Phuket\u2019s Sandbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li>TAT Newsroom: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/\">Information on Phuket Sandbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"> Expect this to be an ever-developing story, as those of us who have lived in Thailand know this is Thailand. Plans will change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-Sandbox-Daily-Report-as-of-2Sept2021.jpeg?resize=1170%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Phuket Sandbox daily\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-Sandbox-Daily-Report-as-of-2Sept2021.jpeg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-Sandbox-Daily-Report-as-of-2Sept2021.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-Sandbox-Daily-Report-as-of-2Sept2021.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-Sandbox-Daily-Report-as-of-2Sept2021.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-update-198.jpeg?resize=768%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-update-198.jpeg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Phuket-update-198.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>WHO IS FLYING DIRECT TO PHUKET?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">The airlines are playing their part. Seven airlines have resumed direct flights to and from Phuket, namely Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, El Al, British Airways, and Air France.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Domestic Flights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From July 20th the cancellation of domestic flights within Thailand was of concern to those needing onward travel post their 14 days Sandbox stay. However, check the Phuket Sandbox Facebook pages below for the latest on buses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>An island vaccinated<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">The plan was to have 70% of the island population vaccinated before opening.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">The island has achieved its targets for those in tourism, not everyone (me for instance!) is fully vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Some of my expat friends on the island are waiting for vaccines of their choice either to be available in Thailand later in the year (likely to be October onwards) or to be obtained through upcoming trips planned to their home countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7406\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7406\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C941&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C824&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C618&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2020-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1236&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First Astra Zeneca June 2021<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>WITH SINOVAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">The mass vaccine on offer in Phuket has initially been the Chinese Sinovac vaccine, with its <a href=\"https:\/\/thethaiger.com\/coronavirus\/11-million-sinovac-doses-to-arrive-in-thailand-over-the-next-3-months\"><span class=\"s2\">lower 51% efficacy rate<\/span><\/a> but the advantage was that it was available and the two jabs are administered 3 weeks apart. This helped the island towards its herd immunity targets for the July 1st opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">The Thai government has recently suggested that the second dose should now be offered with Astra Zeneca in an attempt to boost the efficacy rate within Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>BANGKOK (Reuters) <\/strong>-Thailand will use AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a second dose for those who received Sinovac&#8217;s shot as their first dose in a bid to increase protection, it said on Monday.<strong> Source ASEAN NOW (formally Thai Visa <a href=\"https:\/\/aseannow.com\/topic\/1223755-thailand-to-combine-sinovac-astrazeneca-vaccine-doses-to-boost-protection-minister\/?utm_source=newsletter-20210713-0559&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=news\">full report here)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">This does not help the majority of Phuket people in the hospitality sector who are already fully vaccinated with the most direct contact with Sandbox and domestic arrivals. Expect to see booster jabs coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7215\" style=\"width: 1633px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7215\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C1476&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?w=1623&amp;ssl=1 1623w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?resize=238%2C300&amp;ssl=1 238w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?resize=811%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C969&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6639-scaled.jpg?resize=1217%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kathathani Kata Noi<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>WHAT ABOUT DOMESTIC ARRIVALS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After two months of focus on the International arrivals, Phuket will reopen for vaccinated domestic arrivals with a negative Covid test. For more details see<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0943d100cbc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0943d100cbc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Who_are_the_International_arrivals\" >Who are the International arrivals?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Current_restrictions_in_Phuket\" >Current restrictions in Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Would_you\" >Would you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Could_you\" >Could you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Should_you\" >Should you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#The_Surin_-_Pansea_Surin_Beach\" >The Surin - Pansea Surin Beach\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SAII_Laguna\" >SAII Laguna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-2\" >SHA+ Approved PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Kata_Beach_%E2%80%93_The_SIS_Kata_Resort\" >Kata Beach \u2013\u00a0The SIS Kata Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-3\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Patong_Beach_%E2%80%93_Holiday_Inn_Resort_Phuket\" >Patong Beach \u2013 Holiday Inn Resort Phuket\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-4\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Patong_Beach_-_Kalima_Resort_Spa\" >Patong Beach - Kalima Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-5\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Mai_Khao_Beach_-_Anantara_Vacation_Club\" >Mai Khao Beach - Anantara Vacation Club<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-6\" >SHA+ Approved PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Mai_Khao_Beach_-_Anantara_Mai_Khao_Villas\" >Mai Khao Beach - Anantara Mai Khao Villas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-7\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Mai_Khao_Beach_-_Blue_Canyon_Country_Club\" >Mai Khao Beach - Blue Canyon Country Club<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-8\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Karon_Beach_-_Centara_Grand_Beach_Resort_Phuket\" >Karon Beach -\u00a0Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-9\" >SHA+ Approved\u00a0PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Patong_Beach_-_Four_Points_By_Sheraton\" >Patong Beach - Four Points By Sheraton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved\" >SHA+ Approved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#Nr_Layan_Beach_-_The_Pavilions\" >Nr Layan Beach - The Pavilions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/2021\/07\/13\/phuket-sandbox-would-you-could-you-should-you\/#SHA_Approved-2\" >SHA+ Approved<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_International_arrivals\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Who are the International arrivals?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Initially, it looks as if the administrative hurdles for enjoying a Phuket Sandbox entry are off-putting for many tourists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I have stayed at nine Phuket Sandbox SHA + hotels since July 1st. Occupancy rates are picking up (every front desk seems to tell me they are at 60% capacity yet every GM I speak to says &#8216;I wish&#8217;) and are improving daily. Currently, over 18,602 people have arrived using the sandbox entry. I am meeting such a diverse group of arrivals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Americans on vacation here for 14 days or less.<\/li>\n<li>Thais returning to Thailand &#8211; lots of overseas students coming home.<\/li>\n<li>Expat Thai residents arriving from Europe and from the Middle East.<\/li>\n<li>Those from across the globe intending to come here for an extended stay. They are here on a one-way sea change ticket excited for their new life in Thailand\/Asia but not exactly sure what this might look like!<\/li>\n<li>Plenty from Dubai escaping the heat of summer check out <a href=\"https:\/\/thewanderingwhites.com\/phuket-sandbox\/?fbclid=IwAR0H7Jz7mCXJCGsDKQWEx4Jw3UudeJeZHpUyc0NDNmfaoKa2yhDUz_j_ea4\">The Wandering Whites experience here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Those in transit to other Asian countries (like Hong Kong) needing to have 21 days in Asia prior to returning home from other high-risk countries like the UK.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic travellers wanting to avoid the 14 day home quarantine in their own provinces returning from the highest controlled provinces. For example Bangkok to Phuket (14 days sandbox freedom) then Chiang Mai avoids home lockdown in Chiang Mai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_6702\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6702\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C915&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C600&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_7053-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1201&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kata Rock SHA+ Approved<\/p><\/div>\n<p>RISK OF COVID INFECTION IN THAILAND<br \/>\nAs you can imagine this is changing daily. Thailand&#8217;s fourth wave had led to a lockdown of red provinces. For up-to-date information I suggest the Twitter and Facebook accounts of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThaiNewsReports\">Thai News Reports<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichardBarrow\">Richard Barrow.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?resize=1170%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thailand covid rates 25 Aug\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Thailand-Info.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7160\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7160\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PhuketSandbox.png?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chava Resort SHA + Approved<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s1\">What can go wrong?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Errrrrr plenty should you happen to be sitting next to an infected person on a flight:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Testing positive for Covid on arrival, or on subsequent tests whilst here in Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Being contact traced as an &#8216;at risk&#8217; person associated with someone who has tested positive. This happened early on to Sfef, a real champion. I love her comment about her experience:<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7490 size-full\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: #ffffff;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stef quote\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stefquote.png?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Covid infections across the island reach <a href=\"https:\/\/thethaiger.com\/news\/phuket\/phuket-daily-covid-19-hits-10-3-short-of-sandbox-threshold\">90 weekly cases<\/a> in which case further stricter measures will be introduced for all on the island.<\/li>\n<li>Changing restrictions across Thailand impacting on those within Phuket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">? The Straits Times: A two-week holiday in Phuket has hit a snag for some travellers as new restrictions on domestic flights and land travel have ruffled nerves and sent a handful scrambling for alternative travel options <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wiieAvDqek\">https:\/\/t.co\/wiieAvDqek<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThaiNewsReports?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThaiNewsReports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thailand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Thai News Reports (@ThaiNewsReports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThaiNewsReports\/status\/1418929196596858883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>W<\/strong><strong>hat does this mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are tested positive whilst here as a Phuket sandbox entry, you will need to go to a Covid hospital and those travelling with you will be assessed (or deemed as at risk &#8211; for instance, if they sat near you on the airplane) will be moved to an Alternative Local Quarantine hotel whilst testing negative to Covid-19.<\/p>\n<p>Your holiday in Phuket becomes a quarantine in Phuket.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Read what happened to Stefanie&#8217;s case here :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is a FAQ on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PhuketSandbox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PhuketSandbox<\/a> written by Stephanie who had to switch from a SHA+ hotel to an ALQ hotel to do quarantine. She seems to be taking it quite well. You can find more updates on her Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YteuL7hSwG\">https:\/\/t.co\/YteuL7hSwG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thailand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thailand<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/07heq41iKd\">pic.twitter.com\/07heq41iKd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichardBarrow\/status\/1414488291282362368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_7193\" style=\"width: 1812px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7193\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?resize=1170%2C714&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?w=1802&amp;ssl=1 1802w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?resize=1024%2C625&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?resize=768%2C469&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1192-scaled-e1624067079678.jpg?resize=1536%2C938&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Twin Palms MontAzure SHA+ Approved<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_restrictions_in_Phuket\"><\/span>Current restrictions in Phuket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Phuket is designated as a Controlled Area with fewer restrictions as in the dark-red and red zones.<\/p>\n<p>There is no curfew in Phuket. Malls, restaurants, convenience marts, markets, and sports venues are open with integrated COVID-19 control measures in place. See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2021\/08\/phuket-updates-covid-19-control-measures-during-3-16-august-2021\/\">Phuket updates COVID-19 control measures during 3-16 August 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_you\"><\/span><strong>Would you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Would I use the Phuket Sandbox as a tourist?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I admire those who are using calmly using Phuket as a holiday destination, would I do it? Yes, but only if<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am good at dealing with paperwork, stress, risk, and unknown situations.<\/li>\n<li>I am fit and healthy and am prepared for all situations (including ALQ or a Thai Covid hospital)<\/li>\n<li>If I am able to react quickly to the current situation on the ground and make a fairly last-minute decision about a sandbox entry and exit!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_7491\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7491\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MattLovequote.png?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As posted on the Phuket Sandbox Facebook page<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Would I use Phuket as a Sandbox return as a returning resident?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Definitely Yes!<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If I replied yes to all the above<\/li>\n<li>I needed to return back to Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>I really wanted an alternative option to a Bangkok Hotel Quarantine knowing the worst that could go wrong is a Phuket Hotel Quarantine (I&#8217;m taking the Covid risk as definitely a risk but potentially a lesser one here in Phuket but who knows!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Would I use Phuket as a Sandbox entry to meet my family from overseas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">For me, it is still too early to suggest my family meet me in Phuket for a reunion holiday. We will watch and wait in the hope that this will be possible in the European winter,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Would I use Phuket Sandbox return as a Bangkok escape when current restrictions are lifted?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We came for Christmas and have stayed ever since. There are plenty of people on the island who have done exactly as we have and love their Phuket life.<\/li>\n<li>Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/expatlifeinthailand.com\/travel-and-leisure\/working-from-the-beach-wfb-lifestyle-the-thailand-much-needed-revolutio\">Working from the Beach lifestyle the WFB much-needed Thailand revolution<\/a> article for those who are able to exchange home working for WFB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_you\"><\/span><strong>Could you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Could I use the Phuket Sandbox as a TOURIST?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You need to check out all the Phuket Sandbox rules and regulations, it depends on whether you are fully vaccinated, come from an approved country, and have the budget\u00a0 &#8211; this is not a cheap holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Most important do you have the inclination?! There is a fair amount of paperwork that you will need to provide which has dissuaded all but the strong!<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the requirements here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/\">Information on Phuket Sandbox<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For families see<strong> Waking up in Paradise<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakingupinparadise.me\/post\/navigating-the-phuket-sandbox-for-families\">Navigating the Phuket Sandbox for families.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Could I use the Phuket Sandbox as a RESIDENT RETURNING?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes for sure, you are used to Thai administration, you need to get home anyway, Phuket has never looked better come and enjoy it whilst it is looking at its prime!<\/p>\n<p>One thing I would caution is for those who are working from the beach. Yesterday I sat amongst a myriad of business meetings taking place in public, air-conditioned areas of hotels. Check out the hotels working from the beach options, ask about desks, and private spaces if you are going to be working. Not all hotel rooms have given any thought to people using them as office spaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Could I use the Phuket Sandbox for REUNIONS IN PHUKET?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who are Phuket residents, this is an option we are seeing. Flying Mum from Germany out for instance it has been heartwarming to see!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6838\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6838\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Staycationcouple-Trisara--scaled.jpeg?resize=1170%2C780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Staycationcouple-Trisara--scaled.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Staycationcouple-Trisara--scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Staycationcouple-Trisara--scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Staycationcouple-Trisara--scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trisara SHA+ Approved<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you\"><\/span><strong>Should you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">A lot is at stake here in Phuket, not just for the local economy. The Phuket Sandbox is being touted as a model for the reopening of Thailand\u2019s tourism industry. From 15th July <strong>Surat Thani&#8217;s Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao<\/strong> reopened with their own requirements (be aware they are different) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2021\/07\/samui-plus-faqs\/\">See Koh Samui PlusFAQ here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Here 85% of Phuket&#8217;s population relies in some form on tourism income.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Every weekend the local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/onephuket\">#onephuket community<\/a> rallies to a call to action from <a href=\"https:\/\/5starmarinephuket.com\/\">5 Star Marine<\/a> a luxury speedboat tour operator, turned humanitarian aid champion, to help pack 5000 Life Bag food parcels. This still continues in September. The Phuket Sandbox whilst generating an income and great hope for the island has not yet financially replaced the void caused by the lack of domestic tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7408\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7408\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?resize=1170%2C568&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?resize=1024%2C497&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?resize=768%2C373&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PHOTO-2021-07-12-11-06-56.jpg?resize=1536%2C746&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Life Bags ready for distribution<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Should I use the Phuket Sandbox as a Tourist?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have had the pleasure of chatting with a number of tourists here in Phuket and in the upcoming weeks will share their thoughts, The overwhelming response of those I have met has been yes! All will say it was hard work getting here, but definitely worth it and they are sad to leave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should I use the Phuket (and in the future Surat Thani) Sandbox as a returning Thai resident?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hell yes, at the moment this is a no-brainer but make sure you get a great hotel. I urge you to come and see what I have been raving about since Christmas and see Phuket as you will have never seen before. This island was special originally for a reason, its community has a warm heart and you will support an island in need.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7207\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7207\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SHAPlusPintrest.png?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SHAPlusPintrest.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SHAPlusPintrest.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SHAPlusPintrest.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SHAPlusPintrest.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">See this blog post for all our stays!<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Since July 1st I have stayed in these Phuket Sandbox Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesurinphuket.com\/\">The Surin<\/a> &#8211; <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Pansea Surin Beach\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY\"><\/span><span id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-2\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You win the everyone will love staying here award, you suit discerning travelers, families, and couples seeking relaxation and indulgence in the utterly gorgeous serene beachfront setting of Pansea beach. Returning after recent renovations on July 1st, 2021 with a brand new update.<\/p>\n<p>For more on our stay visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/22Ipsh6jBFY\">Youtube here<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7321\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7321\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2122-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Surin<\/p><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAII_Laguna\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saiiresorts.com\/phuket\/laguna\/\"><strong>SAII Laguna<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-2\"><\/span><span id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You win the <strong>operating with heart award<\/strong>.\u00a0 Everyone of all ages from the smallest of kids (at the Kids\u2019 Club) through to families with teenagers, solo female travellers, and the \u2018I\u2019ve fled Bangkok\u2019 brigade are all mixed together with a beaming smile on their faces here. <strong>I love your price<\/strong> and you offer the <strong>best activities program<\/strong> I\u2019ve seen. You are superbly run and your beach is one of the best on the island.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2556-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>The Surin<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kata_Beach_%E2%80%93_The_SIS_Kata_Resort\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Kata Beach \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesiskata.com\/\">The SIS Kata Resort<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-3\"><\/span><span id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-3\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You are a brilliant choice for the dynamic young and trendy (and young at heart) crowd who want good value and an excellently run resort, minutes from the fabulous Kata beach.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2332-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>SIS Kata Beach<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patong_Beach_%E2%80%93_Holiday_Inn_Resort_Phuket\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Patong Beach \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/phuket.holidayinnresorts.com\/\">Holiday Inn Resort Phuket\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-4\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The holiday Inn Patong is an eternal favourite, they were celebrating their 34th Birthday whilst I was there. Known for their ability to offer something that appeals to all ages. For me, it was the friendly welcome, the staff who go the extra mile, a stylish room with a private pool area, and being able to walk out through the resort to the Patong beach, not to mention they serve Phuket&#8217;s best burgers amongst other culinary delights at Terrazzo Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>More at Little Wandering Wrens YouTube Channel below:<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6MlbP1W3Huw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Patong Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalimaresort.com\/\">Kalima Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-5\"><\/span><span id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-3\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Sitting above the awesome Patong beach and wondrous bay, you win our hearts for giving your guests a great stay. Your fabulous romance rooms, with lovely staff, a wonderful pool area, brilliant fitness classes, a spectacular sunset setting (check out the Thai hotpot special) at all at a fabulous price. Talk about quietly getting on with and nailing a Phuket Sandbox offering. We loved our stay.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kamila Resort &amp; Spa Patong\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2731-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>Romance rooms at the Kalima Patong<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mai Khao Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anantara.com\/en\/vacation-club-phuket\/leisure\">Anantara Vacation Club<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-6\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>No one seems to mind this is not beachfront, you come here for the water park swimming area, the Kid&#8217;s Club, and teenage activities. We (as a couple) loved our spacious two-bedroom new pool apartment,\u00a0activities (yoga), and the food &#8211; the Seafood Buffet dinner at under 1000 THB was fab. This once predominately timeshare vacation club is offering good deals at present.<\/p>\n<p>More on our stay &#8211; coming soon!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C864&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C756&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C567&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_3358-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1135&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mai Khao Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anantara.com\/en\/mai-khao-phuket\">Anantara Mai Khao Villas<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-7\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>So good we went back twice! You receive my highest praise for the best tropical hideaway designer villa ever! I could go on and on about how great this stay was more below!<\/p>\n<p>For more on our stay visit our IG page:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQBmCQdH-up\/\">Video tour of Sala Pool Villa<\/a> and IG post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQGUtsfspDl\/\">Anantara Mai Khao Villas<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KGd3bispamI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Anantara Villas Mai Khao\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3381-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mai Khao Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecanyonphuket.com\/\">Blue Canyon Country Club<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-8\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>We love how your rooms pale into the background compared with not one but two amazing golf courses here. With restaurants on-site and good value spa treatments on offer, this is perfect for golf enthusiasts wanting a great golf package.<\/p>\n<p>For more on our stay coming soon!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7544\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7544\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blue Canyon Country Club\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Canyon Championship Golf course<\/p><\/div>\n<h5><strong>Karon Beach &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centarahotelsresorts.com\/centaragrand\/cpbr\">Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved_PHUKET_SANDBOX_STAY-9\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>PHUKET SANDBOX STAY<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Fabulous fun for young and old, with the Swimming pools, beach, and water park being a highlight of our stay. I always stay with complete confidence with Centara because of their Centara Complete Care approach to safety. We always make great connections with the Centara Staff, More in the write on my YouTube below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLRjPPasAfU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Patong Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/hktfp-four-points-phuket-patong-beach-resort\/\">Four Points By Sheraton<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If you are looking to be beachfront in Patong in a fresh new resort then look no further. Lots of great Insta spots around the place especially at the swimming pool area.\u00a0 A good value resort and an excellent choice for downtown Patong. Notable for its fabulous breakfast, and Lazy Days in-room menu! We also think this has the best choice of TV channels we&#8217;ve seen in a long time &#8211; Aussie Rules Footy on the TV gets a big thumbs up! Great for all the family.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four points by Sheraton\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4266-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nr Layan Beach<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pavilionshotels.com\/phuket\/\">The Pavilions<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHA_Approved-2\"><\/span><strong><em>SHA+ Approved<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4c5lu\" data-offset-key=\"7ug8p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ug8p-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4c5lu\" data-offset-key=\"9h3km-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9h3km-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9h3km-0-0\">If you are looking for a secluded retreat look no further than The Pavilions Phuket. Our beautiful Ocean View Pool Villa with incredible views and private pool was oh so relaxing. We enjoyed two amazing breakfasts, I munched my way through everything on the healthy eating menu, and finished off with the signature bread and butter pudding!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4c5lu\" data-offset-key=\"79lqe-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"79lqe-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"79lqe-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4c5lu\" data-offset-key=\"c5ata-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c5ata-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c5ata-0-0\">Dinner was magic, we even had a couple of fireflies put on a special show! As was watching the sunset at the 360 Degree Bar each evening and walking on the Layan beach at sunrise. Having your own wheels is a must, just be aware you are mountainside, but there is an efficient buggy service for transport with the resort<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4c5lu\" data-offset-key=\"4s51l-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4s51l-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more on our stay &#8211; See <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/lwwren\/posts\/3144931482402357\">The Pavilions<\/a>. More coming soon<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Pavilions\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4453-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7699 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Pavilions\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_4729-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\">I hope I have given you some insight into Phuket Sandbox and how it could apply to your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\"> It seems to be a good decision to choose to return to Thailand through Phuket whilst Bangkok still requires a 14-day hotel quarantine. What is the worse that can happen you have a 14-day hotel quarantine in Phuket?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\">Whatever you choose, you support Phuket and Thailand as it reopens its doors. Phuketians will be very grateful to you. They will cheer you for leading the way and bringing hope to an island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Then the chances are, that you will be walking on a glorious beach in Phuket, saying it was definitely worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">I do hope so, and when I meet you on the beach, I will be the first to say <b>&#8216;nice to meet you.<\/b> <b>Welcome (back) to Thailand, welcome to Phuket!&#8217;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7496\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01.jpg?resize=463%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C97&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C331&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C248&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C496&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Little-Wandering-Wren-LOGO-2-01-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the full article as published in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebigchilli.com\/feature-stories\">The Big Chilli see here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 3 September 2021. 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