Rediscover the island treasures with Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox 7+7 extension programme
Travel to Thailand without quarantine under the Phuket Sandbox programme. Enjoy the ultimate holiday experience on Phuket’s paradise beaches for a week and hop to the nearby islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Tao for another 7 days
There is no question that the Phuket Sandbox is currently the talk of the town when it comes to international tourism. The Phuket Sandbox progamme was launched on July 1st to welcome back vaccinated foreign travellers to Phuket without quarantine. Visitors can roam freely on this remarkable island and appreciate the natural beauty of white sand beaches while dining at the best restaurants and staying in luxurious beach villas and resorts. Even better news for ‘sandboxers’, Thailand has also opened the nearby paradise islands of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ngai, Railay Beach in Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Yao in Phang Nga, and Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan and Kho Tao in Surat Thani, for travellers who wish to vacation on these islands for 7 days after spending a week in Phuket. After the Phuket sandbox programme, visitors will be allowed to visit other destinations in Thailand.
Nestled in the Andaman Sea of Southern Thailand lies the stunning island of Phuket. Phuket is Thailand's largest island, and arguably the most popular. The island has a lot of activities to offer people of all ages. Enjoy a stroll along Kata beach or hop on a longtail boat for some exciting diving and snorkeling adventures at Koh Racha Noi. Delve into the fascinating aspect of Thai-Chinese immigrant culture at Old Town Phuket to see beautiful shrines, boutique shops, and colourful Sino-Portuguese townhouses, or take a ride to the top of the hills to pay respect to the Big Buddha for good luck while catching the sunset over the bay. Phuket also has the best selection of cuisines from around the world, from local Thai food, seafood restaurants, international gastronomy, and even fine dining options.
For buyers who wish to own a place of residence or property in Phuket whether that is a beachfront villa or oceanfront penthouse on the coast, there are plenty of exquisite villas to suit every lifestyle choice in amazing locations.
Villa Hale Malia offers an elegant ocean-front villa situated on Samsara Estate, featuring a 1,000+ sq m. villa plot with a 4,000 sq.m garden, 6 large bedrooms, an infinity-edge swimming pool and beautiful sea views. The villa is only 7 minutes’ drive to Patong and 12 minutes’ drive to Surin Beach. Also, for sale is Villa Solaris, a magnificent 4-bedroom villa standing on a 3,680 sq.m land plot. The villa houses a reception area, a kitchen area, main guest suites, a massage room, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool, located only a short drive from the famous Patong, Kamala, and Surin beaches.
Another option is Baan Banyan Luxury Villa. Perched in a breath-taking location, this villa is a remarkable 4-bedroom villa sprawling across an ocean on a private mountainside of Kamala bay. It is flawlessly presented with an 18m infinity-edged pool, an interior with both contemporary and traditional Asian styles, high ceilings, much use of hardwoods and natural stone.
Recently sold, Villa Benyasiri is nestled on a breath-taking seascape. This 5-bedroom villa occupies 888 sq.m of living space and an overall plot area of 1,608 sq.m. The villa home boasts sensational sea views, a 13m infinity-edge swimming pool and sundeck, a dining and BBQ area, a private home cinema, a comforting communal lounge area, and an exquisite garden, located on ‘Millionaire’s Mile’, it is bounded by Kamala beach and Patong Beach by under 10 minutes’ drive.