“No Quarantine” Phuket Sandbox Plan

Youtube vdo from: AmazingThailand channel

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has sent out a letter to people in the tourism industry saying that Phuket will open to vaccinated foreign tourists from 1 July. Travelers do not need to do quarantine but they must stay in Phuket for at least 14 days and will then be allowed to visit other destinations in Thailand.

Who can travel to Phuket from abroad?

Vaccinated foreign travelers from low and medium risk countries
Unvaccinated children under 6 years old traveling with vaccinated parents
Unvaccinated children between 6 years old and 18 years old (Rapid Antigen Test on arrival is required)

***Unvaccinated adult travelers will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine at any ALQ Hotels in Phuket for 14 days

Phuket SandBox Requirements

Vaccine Certificate/proof of vaccination
ThailandPlus alert application on mobile phone
RT-PCR test before arrival and during your stay in Phuket
COVID-19 Insurance
Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by Thai Embassy/Consulate
Stay at SHA+ Hotel in Phuket

***Full vaccination at least 14 days prior to your departure to Thailand and not more than 12 months.

***Please contact your SHA+ Hotel in Phuket to arrange in advance your COVID 19 tests in Phuket. There has been reports where receipts for the COVID testing is required by the Thai Embassy or Consulate when applying for COE.

Important Things to Remember

You must stay in a SHA+ accredited hotel in Phuket only.
You must fly to Phuket from abroad. No transit in Bangkok.
If you are staying less than 14 days in Phuket, you must fly out of Phuket to an international destination.
If you are staying for 14 days or more in Phuket, you will then be able to travel to any domestic destination in Thailand.