{"id":16508,"date":"2020-07-08T18:53:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T10:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=16508"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:36:13","slug":"thailand-a-safe-and-heavenly-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/thailand-a-safe-and-heavenly-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand: A Safe and Heavenly Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand has reportedly done an exemplary job in managing coronavirus and months have gone by without local transmission. Although the country is having a firm hold over the situation, easing travel restrictions may not happen until the end of the year, according to the prediction of a deputy governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. But fret not, as the country is being extra cautious for the meantime, this just means better news for the future. We could just hope that The Land of Smiles is included in one of the countries that opens its borders soon in a post-COVID-19 world.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Testing guidelines<\/h3>\n<p>Thailand is planning to welcome up to 1,000 international arrivals each day, flying directly to the island from low-risk countries. Travellers will be given an option between a 14-day quarantine at a property on the island or to take a coronavirus test on arrival worth THB 4,000 (USD 128). Meanwhile, Phuket gets preparations underway to accommodate beach holiday tourists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16546\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/sukham-villa\/chaweng-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16546\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Villa-Sukham-Good-times-and-tan-lines-e1594186835459.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Good times and tan lines at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/sukham-villa\/chaweng-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sukham<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Uncrowded beaches<\/h3>\n<p>There is no dearth of blissfully <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/paradise-on-natai-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">secluded beaches<\/a> in Thailand, so you can easily avoid the crowds. Our beachfront villas allow you a barefoot tropical experience with safety and social distancing in mind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22348\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22348\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-22348\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-250x141.png 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-533x300.png 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Na-Muang-Villa-Thansamaay.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Na Muang &#8211; Villa Thansamaay<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Family fun<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty to do for the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/splendid-samui-for-the-whole-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family<\/a> in Phuket and Koh Samui. Tag the kids along as absolute fun is guaranteed in Blue Tree Phuket, while the marine world beckons you to try <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/brilliant-things-to-do-koh-samui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scuba diving<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/snorkelling-phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snorkelling<\/a> in Samui and Phuket. Surfing is also a popular and exciting activity, so don&#8217;t miss out and try your hand at it when given the chance. Plenty of jungle trails allow you to explore the islands\u2019 hinterland and our villas come stocked with entertainment facilities aplenty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16586 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-467524280-scaled-e1594205579134.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Mouth-watering food<\/h3>\n<p>Thai is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/thai-food-a-fabulous-fusion-of-flavours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beloved and complex cuisines<\/a> in the world. Emphasising on aromatics and herbs, it pairs curries with light preparations such as salads and sticky rice. Each region has its own speciality and distinct style, and our skilled in-villa chefs ensure that each meal is a marvelous celebration of flavours and techniques.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16549\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/arcadia-at-cape-laem-sor-estate-villa\/taling-ngam-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16549\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16549 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DSC00484-e1594187198645.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feast on authentic and delectable Thai food when you holiday at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/arcadia-at-cape-laem-sor-estate-villa\/taling-ngam-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arcadia at Cape Laem Sor Estate<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Exclusivity guaranteed at our luxurious villas<\/h3>\n<p>From absolute beachfront to tropical hillsides, our luxury villas in Phuket and Koh Samui boast breathtaking locations and set the tone for an ultimate island vacation. The facilities are for your exclusive use, and our professional staff has been trained to ensure elevated hygiene standards and take all necessary precautions so you can enjoy a blissful holiday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17459\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17459\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-17459\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Villa-Baan-Paa-Talee-DSC00137-scaled-e1602490676644.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Baan Paa Talee<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>After being stuck inside the four walls of your home, it\u2019s time to come back to sun, sand and exciting outdoor activities. Holiday safely in our luxurious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/koh-samui-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Koh Samui<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/phuket-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phuket<\/a> villas.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand has reportedly done an exemplary job in managing coronavirus [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16625,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,610,617,4],"tags":[243,76,241,614],"class_list":["post-16508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-editors-pick","category-featured-article","category-elite-news","tag-koh-samui","tag-phuket","tag-thailand","tag-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Thailand: A Safe and Heavenly Escape &#8226; 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