QminC from Tera Food & Beverage Co., Ltd., Thailand's leader in health beverages with revolutionary nano-liposome technology and zero preservatives, has unveiled 2 legendary herbal-based health and functional drink flavours 'QminC Ginger with Honey' and 'QminC Finger Root with Honey' - with the apt concept 'Stop it before it can't' be stopped.'

Mr. Thanthit Yuenyongtechahiran, President of Tera Food & Beverage Co., Ltd., said, "The launch of concentrated ginger extract drink with honey under QminC brand is creating a phenomenon for the health and functional drink industry. It is the first time that a concentrated ginger drink is made available in a ready-to-drink bottle in Thailand. We are responding to the high demand of the health-conscious in the global market and to the trend of natural functional drinks, which is likely to have remarkable and rapid growth every year".

QminC also plans to make a strong overseas presence in CLMV as well as the United States, China, Singapore, South Korea, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates and is ready to go fully online to give consumers extra convenience in response to the current trend of people boosting immunity and reducing inflammation while keeping a social distance.

The first flavour QminC Ginger with Honey contains 1,000 mg. of USDA-approved ginger extract imported from the United States. It also has 100 mg. of beta-glucan which provides immunity for the body and prevents infection from microbes making it widely recognised for being anti-inflammatory as well as vitamins C, D, E, and Zinc with the spicy flavour of ginger and natural sweetness of honey to give a perfectly great taste.

QminC Finger Root with Honey has 1,000 mg. of finger root extract, the famous herb in Thailand with pinostrobin, which has been recognised in studies by many institutions for its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It also contains beta-glucan, vitamins C, D, A, and Zinc. With QminC's manufacturing innovation (nano-liposome technology), it tastes great with an aroma and leaves no bitter taste or odour typical of finger-root beverages.

"QminC aims to be the brand of herbal health drinks consumers think of first and we want people to look at herb in a new perspective. Herb is not just a seasoning or raw material in the kitchen. Consuming herbs can help you boost your immunity. It is important to have some prevention and to get your body prepared with good health before it is too late. That's how we came up with the concept 'Stop it before it can't be stopped.'," added Mr. Thanthit.

The two latest QminC's drinks are now available in Thailand in a 150-ml bottle and retail for 25 Baht (0.7 USD). The drinks offer a low energy density of only 15 kilocalories.

Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, today announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center has begun treating patients with its new Varian ProBeam® proton therapy system, the first of its kind in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Clinicians used the new system to target a complicated abdominal cancer using carefully shaped high-definition pencil beam scanning.

The Varian ProBeam uses sophisticated imaging to see, adapt, and deliver treatment to the designated site, using a powerful particle accelerator called the Superconducting Cyclotron. Protons are accelerated to about two-thirds the speed of light, or more than 160,000 km per second, to destroy cancer cells.

The beam transport system shapes and guides the small beam size necessary for intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT). This enables clinicians to target very small areas and minimize exposure to nearby healthy tissues, which is advantageous for treating tumors where vital structures are closer together.

This is the first time a patient has been treated on the Varian ProBeam Compact proton therapy system in Southeast Asia. The compact single-room system is equipped with a 360-degree rotating gantry, providing the freedom to image and treat the patient from any angle without repositioning.

The Proton Center resides in the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH), providing curative and palliative treatment to a wide range of different patients with complicated conditions, including pediatric. Proton therapy is effective against lung, colorectal and cervical cancers, which are the top three most prevalent types of cancer in Thailand. By 2030, there will be an estimated 55,000 new cancer cases in Thailand each year.

KCMH serves several million people in the region, reducing the need to travel large distances to receive similar treatment. It has an in-patient capacity of 1,435 patients, one of the largest hospitals in Thailand, and is one of Thailand's leading medical school affiliates.

Professor Chawalit Lertbutsayanukul, Head of Division Radiation Oncology for KCMH said, "We're excited to be able to offer this new advanced cancer care treatment to patients. The ProBeam system allows us to treat complex tumors safely and precisely. We look forward to offering more patients in Thailand access to one of the most advanced radiation treatments currently available anywhere in the world."

Kenneth Tan, President of Asia Pacific, Japan & India at Varian said, "We are delighted to work with King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on achieving this important milestone. The new Proton Center will have a positive impact on the lives of patients in Thailand and the region, expanding the availability of this advanced cancer treatment technology to achieve a world without the fear of cancer."

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital is a public, general, and tertiary referral hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by the Thai Red Cross Society and serves as the teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing. With an in-patient capacity of 1,435 beds, it is one of the largest hospitals in Thailand, and as one of Thailand's leading medical school affiliates, is widely considered one of the best public hospitals in the country.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, we envision a world without fear of cancer. For more than 70 years, we have developed, built and delivered innovative cancer care technologies and solutions for our clinical partners around the globe to help them treat millions of patients each year. With an Intelligent Cancer Care approach, we are harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to enhance cancer treatment and expand access to care. Our 11,000 employees across 70 locations keep the patient and our clinical partners at the center of our thinking as we power new victories in cancer care. Because, for cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight.

Experts advise that having regular exercise during pregnancy comes with many benefits. It can improve a woman's health; it can reduce the risk of excessive weight gain; it can make delivery easier. Hence, regular exercise can have a positive impact on a pregnant woman's physical, mental and emotional health. Indeed, it may help the newborn have a healthy start in life. Interestingly, despite this, only 40% of pregnant women reportedly exercise. Many doctors recommend a minimum of 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for pregnant women. Actually, experts advise that a pregnant woman should have what they call "moderate-intensity aerobic activity" during and after pregnancy.

A pregnant woman does not need to exercise for a long time. For example, they can exercise 5 times each week for 30 minutes. Alternatively, they can exercise 10 times a week for fifteen minutes. Were you already engaged in some form of rigorous activity (like running) before getting pregnant? You're advised to continue with this healthy regimen. Take some caution, though- do check with your doctor to give the green light. Pregnant women can do several forms of exercise to stay fit.

Certainly, those who exercise while pregnant can reduce the risk of having complications during childbirth. Some suitable activities that such women can adopt include swimming, prenatal yoga, brisk walking, and indoor cycling. Others engage in low-impact aerobics; they, however, do this under the capable guidance of a certified instructor. Many also do special exercises in preparation for labour and delivery. Happily, many of these activities carry minimal risk of injury. They also benefit the body. Further, they're safe to do well until a woman delivers.

Brisk walking: Those who had low levels of exercise before becoming pregnant are advised to try and take a quick stroll around the neighbourhood. This is a perfect way to start everything off. And there are several advantages to doing this. First, taking a brisk walk around the home provides a woman with a healthy cardiovascular workout. Such activity has relatively little impact on one's knees and ankles. It's pretty alright to start the exercise at home; after all, it's free. Indeed, it's often possible to walk anywhere at any time during pregnancy. You may even invite willing family members and friends to join you and make everything much more fun. You can always stay safe by wearing supportive footwear during such exercises; this prevents falls. Choose smooth surfaces, avoid rocks, potholes, and similar obstacles that can cause accidents.

Swimming: Many pregnant women have a healthy exercise regimen that involves swimming or walking in water. Some engage in aqua aerobics- this allows for motion without putting undue pressure on your joints. As the pregnancy progresses, many find that buoyancy offers relief from the ravages of extra body weight. It's crucial for those exercising to select a stroke that feels fairly comfortable; it shouldn't hurt your neck, back muscles, or shoulders. One great choice for this is breaststroke. Use a kickboard- it can help bolster the leg and buttock muscles.

Here are some safety tips: When entering the water, use the railing for balance- it helps avoid slipping. Also, avoid diving or jumping- this could affect the abdomen. Keep off warm pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas. This minimizes the risk of overheating.

Stationary cycling: Some cycle on a stationary bike (this is also known as spinning). It's ideal for most women in pregnancy- including those exercising for the first time. Some advantages of this include the following: Experts advise that cycling helps raise the woman's heart rate; it also minimizes undue stress on the woman's joints and pelvis. Further, this type of bike helps support your weight. Since it's stationary, there's little risk of falling. As the pregnancy progresses, however, you might find that a higher handlebar is much more comfortable.

Yoga: Studies show that prenatal yoga classes help many women to maintain flexibility and keep their joints limber. Yoga has also been found to help with stress management and pain. Here are other known benefits of yoga: It strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, enhances relaxation, stimulates blood circulation, and maintains healthy blood pressure. Yoga also teaches women techniques to stay calm during labour and delivery.

Some safety tips: With the pregnancy's progress, skip the following: poses that involve lying on the abdomen, lying flat on the back, or that can cause overbalancing.

How can you prevent the pains and aches of suffering a miscarriage? Medics say that in most cases, a miscarriage cannot be prevented. A miscarriage is – basically- a pregnancy that ends unexpectedly in its early stage; it often ends in the early weeks or months. A miscarriage is also known as a spontaneous abortion. As noted, factors that cause most miscarriages cannot be avoided. Some of these include fetus development problems and chromosomal irregularities. Even so, miscarriages aren't uncommon.

Around 10% of early pregnancies often end in a miscarriage; a miscarriage usually occurs before the 20th week. In reality, the occurrence of miscarriages might be higher than the experts suggest. This is because many miscarry before they even know they're pregnant. While it's not possible to completely prevent a miscarriage, a woman can do things to have a healthier pregnancy. Once a woman knows what to do, she can lower the risks and promote the chances of carrying her pregnancy to full term.

Still, many ask: What really causes a miscarriage? It's difficult to pinpoint the precise causes of miscarriages. In many cases, the actual cause is something that the pregnant woman could not possibly have prevented. In a nutshell, this means you couldn't do much to prevent the misfortune. In a few cases, the doctors and pregnancy specialists may be able to point at one or two issues that may help the victim avoid a miscarriage in the future.

A whopping 80% of miscarriages usually occur in the first trimester. This generally refers to the time period between 1 and 13 weeks. Some common causes of a first-trimester miscarriage include the following:

Genetic abnormalities: Over 50% of first trimester miscarriages occur due to problems associated with the foetus' chromosomes. How? The moment a pregnant woman's body senses the foetus is damaged or has some missing chromosomes, it will initiate the process of ending the pregnancy. The next is blood clots: There's a condition that medics refer to as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). The condition promotes the factors that cause blood clots. In turn, the occurrence of blood clots can end a pregnancy. APS can be treated with certain medications to help prevent a miscarriage.

Another cause is ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially serious type of pregnancy. It's, however, rare. An ectopic pregnancy occurs whenever the foetus starts developing outside the womb. It's impossible to save ectopic pregnancies. Nevertheless, it's important to note that these are rare emergencies that require immediate medical attention and treatment. Finally, there's the issue of placental problems. The pregnancy may be lost if the fetus and the placenta aren't compatible. Further, some uterine defects ( for example, an abnormally-shaped uterus) may cause a pregnancy to end suddenly.

Second-trimester miscarriage: A miscarriage that occurs in a later stage of pregnancy (13-24 weeks) is generally uncommon. But if it happens, it's likely that the cause has something to do with the mother's external health conditions. It might also occur due to problems with the mother's health. Some second-trimester issues that may cause a miscarriage include infections that occur within the cervix or the uterus. At the same time, some food-borne illnesses may potentially put a woman at risk.

Chronic conditions. We also have chronic diseases like high blood pressure or diabetes; these may increase the risk of having a miscarriage. The risk is often higher if the condition isn't adequately treated or managed. And then there's thyroid disease. This is an untreated thyroid condition that can definitely put a woman at high risk of miscarrying.

Autoimmune conditions. Autoimmune diseases, as well as lupus, can cause a miscarriage. As earlier noted, an abnormally- shaped womb or issues with fibroids may cause a woman to miscarry. Moreover, some lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, second-hand smoke, and drug use- all these can negatively interfere with the development of the foetus. It's also crucial for a pregnant woman to avoid high caffeine products since these may be problematic. It's wise to consider certain environmental factors that may be equally harmful. Experts point out that exposure to specific chemicals or chemical-related hazards can lead to a miscarriage. Some of these toxic substances include solvent, mercury, paint thinners, heavy metals, and pesticides.

A pregnancy that occurs later on in the trimester is commonly referred to as a stillbirth. Like with the others, experts note that it's challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of a third-trimester miscarriage.

Nowadays, women are not confined in homes anymore. The number of women who've ventured into entrepreneurship is increasing rapidly worldwide. Studies show that women own 25%; of U.S. businesses. Women entrepreneurs think of a business niche, launch it, organize, and operate the business all by themselves. Some of the qualities of women entrepreneurs include; autonomy, positive attitude, vision, and risk-taker. Globally, women have become mindful of their existence, roles, and rights. Moreover, women entrepreneurs have significantly impacted economic segments. Most women entrepreneurs have chosen various niches like education, manufacturing, retailing, cleaning, and insurance. This article will discuss the most top successful women entrepreneurs.

Diane Hendricks

A woman entrepreneur with a fortune of over $5 billion in the roofing industry. However, her journey to success has been much complex. Alongside her husband, she founded the A.B.C. Company. Diane remodeled homes in early life; her husband was then busy building the A.B.C. Supply roofing business. Later, they both decided to work together for the success of the company. The business was fine until 2007 when Ken passed away, leaving Diane to look after it alone.

The company remained under the management of Hendricks despite its rivals attempting to purchase it. The company grew immensely under the leadership of Diane Hendricks. In 2016, it purchsed the L & W Supply; this became an enormous retail breakthrough. This purchase put the A.B.C. company at the peak of the roofing supplies business. The company has currently opened seven hundred branches which make over $10 billion in sales. The widow's current net worth is $8 billion.

Kris Jenner

She is a successful woman entrepreneur with a net worth of over $150 million. She started her career journey in 1976 with American Airlines as a flight attendant. She left this job a year later to look after her family. Later, in 2007, she met producer Ryan Seacrest where she proposed a reality show. The show featured Kris and her family's daily life as celebrity influencers. The producer was satisfied with the first video and decided to continue with the project. It was at this time when Keeping Up with the Kardashians was started.

Entertainment network picked up the show afterward, with Kris as the executive producer. In 2017, Kris, alongside her daughter, Kim Kardashian, started K.K.W. Beauty, a cosmetics company. Coty Inc., a cosmetics conglomerate, acquired a stake of $200 million in K.K.W., increasing the company's valuation to $1 billion. At this time, Kris owned 8%; of the company, which amounted to $80 million.

Kris also partnered with Kylie Jenner to open Kylie Cosmetics, where she owned a stake of 10%;. Coty Inc. again acquired a 51%; stake in the company by paying $600 million. Kris sold half her stake to Coty Inc. as part of the $600 million sales, thus remaining with a 5%; stake in the company. She also runs Jenner Communications in Los Angeles.

Oprah Winfrey

The woman's career began in 1976 in a T.V. station in Baltimore. While working there, her only desire was to increase her popularity using this career. Unfortunately, after a couple of months, she lost her position and was demoted to the lowest rank in the newsroom. It is this demotion that came with an excellent opportunity for her to further her career. Her show was highly rated, especially when it started covering sex-related topics. She later began to focus on more challenging features in a desire to raise her show's standards. Oprah now became a motivational speaker.

In 1990, she started a series show which was known as Change Your Life. The show featured her as a woman who overcame an abusive childhood to become a self-made billionaire. This story inspired many people in the countries where the show was broadcast. Her power of thinking positively brought about Oprah's success.

In 1998, Oprah appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine. This was after attending several weight-loss sessions to lose twenty pounds. The magazine's cover hit the newsstands selling over 900,000 copies, more than any other magazine. That is it! You have the list of the most successful women entrepreneurs. If you are a woman and want to venture into business, consider the various challenges women entrepreneurs face to determine how to approach them. Some of the problems faced by women entrepreneurs include, lack of education, stiff competition, scarcity of raw materials, among others.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 3 million people. Worse still, a cure for this contagious disease is yet to be found. Despite claiming lives, the outbreak has also affected other ' peoples' daily lives by changing them much abruptly. Since the disease spreads very quickly through the saliva droplets of an infected person, it is highly contagious, thus leaving anyone in the danger of contracting this deadly disease. Without a cure or an effective vaccine, it can become more harmful than anticipated. The best thing to do right now is to get yourself a custom insurance cover against the deadly disease, probably through healthcare software, which is easier to get your cover. Luckily, most insurers are nowadays offering a Coronavirus Insurance cover. Therefore, this article will dig into deeper information concerning the Coronavirus Health Insurance Policy, its role, and benefits.

The Coronavirus Insurance Policy: This customized insurance policy aims at covering the hospitalization, pre-, and post-hospitalization costs, plus other medical expenses brought about by the COVID-19 treatment. Since the pandemic outbreak, most health insurance policies are covering against the treatment of Coronavirus. These policies are usually effective from the first day the insured tests positive of COVID-19. In case the risk happens, you, the infected, and also the insured can claim the following two ways:

Reimbursement; in this case, you pay for all the medical expenses and hospitalization bills. Later, you will file a reimbursement file submitted with the necessary documents such as hospitalization bills and medical reports.

Cashless treatment; by applying for a cashless claim, you have to avail yourself of treatment at any of the insurer's hospital networks. The insurer will settle all the treatment bills without you paying anything. In addition, the pandemic brought with it other collaterals like lockdowns and self-quarantines across the globe. This has led to most businesses collapsing, which has, in turn, crippled the world's economy. The best you can do for your loved ones and yourself in these financial crisis times is getting a Coronavirus Health Insurance Policy.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Insurance Policy: Everyone has been at constant risk of contracting COVID-19 since its outbreak. Since the disease is still new globally, scientists and medical facilities are working tirelessly to develop an effective treatment for this disease. However, a COVID-19 Health Insurance Policy will play the following roles. Everyone is at risk: Since everyone is at risk of contracting COVID-19, it is most probable that the disease can quickly attack family members. If more and more cases requiring hospitalization develop in a particular family, the chance of drying up the family finances is very high. This may leave some of the sick members unattended and others partially attended to. A Coronavirus Health Insurance Policy comes in handy to assist these types of families from financial ruin. In addition, some of these insurance policies come with income benefits to assist families in deaking with the financial crises brought about by the pandemic.

Emergency Coverage: When the disease attacks, one develops some difficulty in breathing. This requires immediate hospitalization since the levels of oxygen tend to fall abruptly. In the rural and semi-urban areas, regular transport at odd hours can be pretty challenging to get. However, with a Coronavirus Health Insurance Policy, you are guaranteed to get an ambulance through the Ambulance cover.

Expensive Protective Gear: The general COVID-19 treatment is generally high even when intensive care treatment and ventilators support is unnecessary. This is because of the Covid-19 special protective gear, including masks, gloves, and other protective supplies. The kit is quite expensive, and it is likely to leave you broke, primarily when you have used your money for the treatment. However, you don't have to worry- with an insurance policy, all these are covered.

During ordinary times, your healthcare is important but much influential during this pandemic. However, with the ever-rising Coronavirus cases, it is high time you realize the importance of adequate coverage in these challenging times. A Coronavirus Health Insurance Cover guarantees you and your family members safety by covering both the treatment bill and any other requirement during the treatment. In addition, the policy comes with many much more benefits which you do not want to miss out on. On a last note, we're all hoping to get out of lockdown and end all travel restrictions, it's been an awful few years, especially for anyone in travel, tourism and hospitality.

Enterprise Asia, the organiser of the prestigious fifteenth Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2021 Regional Edition is pleased to recognise 59 exceptional award recipients who have exemplified excellence and perseverance in this unprecedented period. The APEA awardees have proven resiliency and accelerated tremendously to overcome the unprecedented economic conditions wrought by the global pandemic.

The APEA, an initiative by Enterprise Asia, the region's leading NGO, is the largest regional recognition and acknowledgment programme for trailblazers in the business community. APEA prides itself as a testament to the commitment, aspiration, and true entrepreneurship. With over 800 nominations received each year, and about seven percent were commended to the most deserving for recognition. This year, an impressive number of 130 finalists from 15 countries were up for consideration in the final round of judging and only 59 were crowned as award recipients.

Nu Skin Southeast Asia's Inspiring Brand Story

Nu Skin is a direct selling company that develops and distributes a comprehensive line of innovative, premium-quality beauty and wellness consumer products through a global network of sales leaders in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. It was founded in Provo, Utah in 1984 by three persons with a product philosophy of "all of the good, none of the bad" and a vision to provide high-calibre entrepreneurs with business opportunities. Nu Skin's first Southeast Asian market opened in Thailand in 1977 and now operates in nearly 50 markets across the globe, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Nu Skin is positioned as an innovator spearheading next-generation of skin care and nutritional supplements in a holistic solution. The products are marketed and distributed through a direct selling model focusing on person-to-person interaction online or offline, that allows sales leaders to educate consumers in-depth on product quality and benefits.

Its "customer-obsessed" mantra creates exceptional product and shopping experiences focused on satisfaction and delight. Nu Skin is celebrated as the World's Number 1 Brand for Beauty Device Systems for 4 consecutive years*. The Pharmanex product brand is also the Number 1 Weight Management and Wellbeing Brand in Malaysia and Singapore for 4 and 3 consecutive years respectively**.

To the sales leaders, Nu Skin represents a life transforming opportunity to tap into a dynamic business platform with leading, innovative and competitive products, a rewarding compensation that is fast and flexible, and powerful digital tools that harnesses social sharing and social commerce to ignite their entrepreneurial dream. Regular events and incentive trips are held to engage, motivate and recognise the sales leaders for their efforts and achievements.

At the heart of Nu Skin is its mission to be a force for good throughout the world by empowering people to improve lives with rewarding business opportunities, innovative products and an enriching and uplifting culture. Nu Skin promises to inspire confidence today and optimism for tomorrow. The brand tagline has been rebranded to "Discover the Best You" to resonate with customers and sales leaders, and inspire them to live the best version of themselves. This encapsulates Nu Skin's mission to be a positive energy and improve lives.

The visual identity of Nu Skin has also evolved from a formal corporate to youthful vibrancy as the brand strives to connect with today's millennials. With the growing advocacy for a more inclusive world, Nu Skin has also started to embrace people of all diversity and ethnicity-to echo that Nu Skin is for all in its advertising and promotional campaigns.

In 2020, Nu Skin generated US$2.58 billion in revenue in which Southeast Asia region contributed US$302.7 million (4th largest region in the world) with more than 150,000 customers and close to 9000 sales leaders. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the brand is growing and expanding with a 13% increase in number of customers and 19% increase in sales leaders.

The ageLOC® product brand generated more than US$10 billion in cumulative sales in just 12 years since its inception in 2008. Apart from being the World's Number 1 Brand for Beauty Device System Brand*, ageLOC® LumiSpa® is also the Number 1 Best Selling Brand of Electric Facial Care Devices in Indonesia and Vietnam in 2018***.

The force for good culture is reflected in Nu Skin's corporate social responsibility on a global and regional scale. Since 2002, Nu Skin distributors and employees have donated more than 700 million meals to feed hungry and malnourished children across the world. On a regional level, Southeast Asia Children's Heart Fund has been funding corrective heart surgeries and providing medical assistance to children in the local communities since 1999. To date, more than 13,600 children's lives have benefitted.

By investing in technology, Nu Skin is creating a robust digital ecosystem that empowers its sales leaders to connect directly with customers in personalised, high-touch ways that strengthen and sustain long-term relationships. This includes a skin consultation assessment that recommends products to customers and a digital tool for sales leaders to create their own website shopfront.

Investments in research and development in global consumer research, product development and acquisition of product technologies sustains Nu Skin's position as an innovator with exclusive patents and proprietary science. With this relentless focus on customers and strong pipeline of innovative products, Nu Skin is well-positioned to capitalise on growth opportunities to sustain the success of the brand.

As Thailand reopens its doors to fully vaccinated international tourists with its 'Phuket Sandbox' initiative, Agoda launches its dedicated landing page, www.agoda.com/PhuketSandbox to help travelers search for and book their long anticipated international holiday at Phuket hotels, resorts, bungalows or other properties that have been SHA Plus certified by the Thai Government's Safety & Health Administration.

According to Agoda's search data, searches for Phuket saw a 67% increase in June, compared to May before the Phuket Sandbox was officially announced on 1 June, with the strongest interest coming from travelers from the United States, China, South Korea, France, Germany and Israel. More than one in four searches in June was for a stay period of 14 days or more. Thailand is the second most searched international destination for Americans in June, and the top five Thai cities for Americans are: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin / Cha-am, Chiang Mai.

At Agoda.com/PhuketSandbox, travelers can easily browse availability and pricing for the approved SHA Plus properties in real time, and can access Agoda's dedicated Phuket and Thailand travel guides for further information on the Phuket Sandbox initiative, while drawing inspiration for local activities and attractions.

John Brown, CEO of Agoda, said: "Thailand has taken its first step to reopen its doors to long and short haul travelers with the launch of the Phuket Sandbox. Phuket is a beautiful, tropical island that has great beaches and offers a wide range of exciting activities, sightseeing opportunities and amazing cuisine, all of which can be enjoyed under the Phuket Sandbox scheme. With Agoda's combination of our global reach and extensive local knowledge, we want to inspire travelers ready and eligible to travel, to easily find approved accommodation to suit their Phuket Sandbox travel needs."

Where to stay in Phuket

For travelers looking for a rejuvenating getaway, Crest Resort Pool & Villas is the perfect respite perched on Tri Trang Beach, just outside Patong. It has its own Prima and Holistic Wellness Village with a wide range of spa programs to choose from.

Those looking to indulge can check-in The Nai Harn, which boasts stunning sea views and overlooks Nai Harn beach. Travelers can not only enjoy a quiet and luxurious stay waking up to the ocean or mountain views, but even arrange beachside butler services and private terrace barbecues.

Or for those looking to be near food, shopping and activities like water sports, stay at boutique resort Burasari Phuket just 50 metres from the famous Patong Beach and 10-minute walk from Jungceylon Shopping Mall.

About the Phuket Sandbox

The Phuket Sandbox allows fully vaccinated and qualified travelers to visit the paradisical island without the usual 14-day quarantine in a room. These travelers can book SHA-certified properties in Phuket and freely explore everything outside while following simple safety rules like social distancing and wearing a mask.

About Agoda

Agoda helps anyone travel anywhere with its great value deals on a global network of 2.4M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, airport transfers and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages, and supported by 24/7 customer support.Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 4,000 staff in 25 countries, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.