Phuket Island-Hop 7+7 will start on August 15

According to Ko Samui Tourism Association, The Center for COVID-19 Center (CCSA) agreed to open three areas that can be visited by Phuket Sandbox travelers after 7 days in Phuket. Phuket Island-Hop 7+7 will start on August 15.

Areas which will be opened after 7 days in Phuket are as follows:

• Surat Thani : Samui , Koh Phangan, Koh Tao

• Phang Nga : Khao Lak, Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi

• Krabi : Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ngai, Railay

At 09:00 on August 5, Khun Ratchaporn Poolsawas, The President of Ko Samui Tourism Association has mentioned that some conditions of Phuket 7+7 program will be adjusted that foreign visitors will have to get a Thai medical insurance only in order to cover in all cases and to reduce steps in coordination.

Example of island hopping under the Phuket 7+7 scheme: (Graphic: Krabi Tourism Association)