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Tourism first! Phuket in vaccination drive

In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass inoculation program two months ahead of the rest of the country.

The island of Phuket aims to deliver shots to at least 460,000 people - most of its population - as it gears up for July 1, when vaccinated overseas visitors will no longer be required to quarantine.