Phuket is drawing up plans to fully reopen to vaccinated visitors by October to revive its tourism industry.

It was recently reported that more than a dozen business groups are planning to pool funds to vaccinate 70% of the island's population above 18 without waiting for a government rollout. The plan, which will need government approval, also seeks to waive a mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement, a major obstacle for many potential travellers. This will allow thousands of vaccinated Europeans who usually spend their winter months in Phuket to visit.

NTCC, in collaboration with AustCham Thailand and the Australian Consulate-General Phuket, Australian Alumni and partner Chambers, invites members to attend a business briefing with Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, to discuss the plans for reviving the industry on the island paradise.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 25th February 2021

Time: 17.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Speaker: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam: President of Phuket Tourist Association

Cost:

• Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers' members, and Australian Alumni Members*

*For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email office@austchamthailand.com

Location: Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (map​)

Accommodation: Special room rate for those who are attending Phuket Sundowners; THB1700 per night including Phuket's Best Breakfast buffet, tax and service. For reservations, please email Brad Edman at Brad.Edman@marriott.com

Register here: https://www.austchamthailand.com/event/25-feb-joint-chambers-phuket-business-briefing-phukets-plan-to-lure-back-tourists-by-october/​

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• Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limited event space, registrations in advance are required and we will not accept walk-ins at this event.
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