#phuket 2022

[sharkmpx]

Mile Apo / Bible Build

[thailandtony]

As promised, Yesterday I took a ride over to the Cape of Panwa, Keeping in mind eight months have passed since I was last there.

I was hoping/expecting to see some signs of improvement from my last video of the Cape of Panwa area.

So the first stop would be The Crowne Plaza hotel as this hotel is situated just before you reach the Main part of Panwa on the main road. The last time I was there, the hotel was closed.

As I approached the hotel, it looked like it was now open, So I decided to stop and ask if the hotel was now accepting guests.

After spending some time speaking with a very helpful lady called Bow, who turned out to be the hotels' reception manager.

I found out not only is the hotel open and accepting guests under the new Test & Go scheme, sandbox programs and walk-in guests but, they now have a separate on-site quarantine facility, available for both guests staying at the hotel and tourists who may test positive during their stay on the island of Phuket.

Over the last few months many people have been concerned with what would happen should they test positive during their holiday and what the procedures would be. So I asked Bow if she would explain how the tests work regarding people who test positive.

She told me clearly and simply that there are three levels, Green, Amber and Red.

Green: People who test positive but show no symptoms or only very mild symptoms.

Amber: People who have Symptoms and require a doctors supervision and treatment.

Red: People who are very sick and need immediate treatment.

Depending on which level you are categorized, the hotel has to take the appropriate action for the safety of their guests, Hotel staff and government guidelines.

Green level guests have the option to stay in the separate on-site quarantine facility but of course, must remain in the room and are not allowed to use any facilities outside of your room during the quarantine period, three meals per day are provided by the hotel and you are allowed to order food from outside of the hotel, 'Say from a favourite local restaurant' providing it can be delivered to the hotel and you are allowed to open any windows and use the balconies.

Amber & Red level must be moved to a nearby hospital facility to receive any necessary treatment.

The hotel is also able to take green level patients from other nearby hotels, who do not have a separate quarantine facility.

I hope this information is helpful, clear and relieves any fears that people might have that they are simply put straight into hospital even if they are not showing any symptoms.

After our fairly lengthy chat, I was able to take some photos of this very nice 5-star hotel which I shall include down below.

Moving on, I made my way down to the main area of Panwa, as i was driving I noticed a few places that had been previously closed were now open.

However, there also seem to be quite a few closed.

After spending an hour or so looking around Cape Panwa, it seemed to me to be a very mixed bag when it comes to the changes and improvements across the area in general. 

Yes, there are now businesses open that were closed eight months ago but unfortunately, there are also a lot that is not. 

So now comes the part on whether I would currently recommend staying in the area at the moment, which is actually a difficult question to answer without first knowing the person or persons that would be staying there and their expectations.

What I will say is the area is still beautiful but it desperately needs tourists, So if you are planning on staying in or near the Panwa area you need to consider what's important to you for a great holiday?

Do you have access to a vehicle, ie, a car, Scooter, this will make things very different and a lot easier because if you are willing or choose to travel,  Phuket town is only a short distance away from Panwa meaning you would have access to lots of shops, bars and restaurants etc. However, if you do not have your own transport or are unwilling to drive and do not wish to constantly pay for taxi's this would mean choices will definitely be limited that isn't to say there are no shops, mini marks, restaurants etc open as there are but no as it was before, not yet at least.

I Have no doubt that it is more than possible to have a fantastic holiday/time in Panwa it just depends on your personal expectations.