Sabai Sabai, a family-run restaurant, one of many dotting Phuket's renowned Patong beach, is ready to open its doors.
All its staff are vaccinated against Covid-19 and the eatery has stocked up on cleaning supplies, while the kitchen is filled with fresh produce in anticipation of the island's reopening on July 1 - marking the start of an experiment by the Thai government to revive the tourist playground.
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