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Latest Updates:
- The Test and Go and Sandbox programs have been removed and travelers may now enter under the No Quarantine program with fewer requirements.
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Fully vaccinated travelers to Phuket may qualify under the No Quarantine programs namely:
Phuket Sandbox is a program that allows foreign travelers to visit Phuket province without having to undergo quarantine. They must have a negative RT-PCR test result before they can enjoy traveling and do leisure activities throughout Phuket.
Under the Phuket Sandbox program, travelers do not need to do a mandatory quarantine but they must stay in Phuket for at least 7 nights and will then be allowed to visit other destinations in Thailand.
Who can travel to Phuket from abroad?
- Vaccinated Thai and foreign travelers from any country before traveling to Phuket
- Unvaccinated children under 18 years old traveling with vaccinated parents
- Travelers from country that are not considered as low risk
***Unvaccinated adult travelers will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine at any AQ Hotels in Phuket for 10 days.
Phuket SandBox Requirements
- Vaccine Certificate/proof of vaccination
- RT-PCR COVID 19 test before traveling to Thailand
- COVID-19 Insurance
- Thailand Pass
- Stay at SHA+ Hotel in Phuket
- Pre-paid RT-PCR COVID 19 tests in Phuket via www.thailandpsas.com
***Full vaccination at least 14 days prior to your departure to Thailand and not more than 12 months.
Important Things to Remember
- You must stay in a SHA+ accredited hotel in Phuket only.
- You must fly to Phuket from abroad. Transit in Bangkok is only allowed if your flight is a sealed flight.
- If you are staying less than 7 nights in Phuket, you must fly out of Phuket to an international destination.
- If you are staying for 7 nights/days or more in Phuket, you will then be able to travel to any domestic destination in Thailand.
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Flights to Phuket
At present, certain airlines are permitted to operate commercial flights to Thailand. Airlines such as El Al Israel, Finnair, Cathay, Qatar, Emirates, Etihad, THAI, and Singapore Airlines operate flights to Phuket on a daily basis.
Transit in Bangkok is only allowed if your flight to Phuket is PG5275, PG5279 or WE8750.
TIP: If your flight to Phuket is not full, you may request the cabin crew for you to be seated two to three rows away from other passengers. Just in case one of the passengers tested positive for COVID 19 on arrival, then, you do not need to be isolated or quarantined at your own expense.
COVID 19 Insurance
With the new wave of COVID-19 in Thailand, COVID-19 Insurance is a mandatory requirement for travelers. It acts as another level of security to ensure that you can cover all costs in case you are diagnosed with COVID-19 during your stay in Thailand. It covers you for a minimum of $10,000 policy and it must cover the duration of your stay in Thailand.
You can purchase the COVID Insurance on this link:
Thailand Pass
Thailand Pass is a mandatory official document issued to Thai and Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter Thailand. It confirms that you meet the entry requirements as set by the Thai government and you are accepted to enter Thailand.
Thailand Pass Application Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will it be mandatory to stay in SHA+ hotels only? Can we stay in a friend’s house or our own condo?
No, you can only stay in SHA+ accommodation only for the first 7 nights before you can stay in private accommodation. You can book 7 nights in Phuket before you can move to other provinces of Thailand or before you can stay in private accommodation.
Would other people be allowed to visit the traveler during the initial 7-night stay?
Yes, if that person is fully vaccinated or if that person comes from Bangkok, that person must follow Phuket entry requirements for domestic travelers such as having RT-PCR COVID 19 test before traveling to Phuket.
If one wants to go out to a restaurant or a bar in the evening, do you need a guide?
No, you can move around Phuket freely. However, if you want to do other touristic activities, it is advisable to book it through an accredited SHA+ tour operator.
Do travelers still need to apply for the Thailand Pass?
Yes, anybody traveling to Thailand is still required to obtain a Thailand Pass(or visa applicable) from the Thailand Pass system. The process will take at least 5 up to 7 business days.
Do travelers have to stay in the same SHA+ hotel for the full 7 days required on arrival or is it possible to move between several hotels?
You must stay for at least 7 nights in your first SHA+ hotel in Phuket before you can move to another hotel in Phuket or other provinces.
The COVID tests, will that be in the hotel or hospital?
It will be in the designated test centers in Phuket and you must pay the COVID 19 tests before applying for Thailand. You can also book your COVID test on this page: https://www.thailandpsas.com/
I am already booked to go back to Thailand by the end of this week but i am think to change my fight from the Uk direct to phuket at the beginning of July. Is the Phuket sandbox open up just for Vaccinated foreign travelers from low and medium risk countries or can Thai national who is fully vaccinated but resident in the UK, go back to Thailand using the Phuket Sandbox system?
Have the Goverment made a final decision for Phuket sandbox already?
Thank you for your addvice.
sakol
Dear Sakol,
Good day.
Both fully vaccinated returning Thais and non-Thais are allowed to participate in Phuket Sandbox. At the moment, the program has been approved today June 22 but the COE application system has not been updated. It may take a few days for it to be updated.
Thank you.
Where to apply for no quarantine coe?
On coethailand.mfa.go.th
Its says “no less than 14 days quarantine”
Thanks
Dear Ben,
Good day.
The website has not been updated yet. It may take a few days after June 22 to get it updated. In the mean time, I recommend for you to ask your SHA+ hotel to prepare the confirmation letter for your COE application.
Thank you.
Hi, I will be travelling to Phuket from Ireland towards the end of July, will it be ok to have a layover in Abu Dhabi and still be ok to not quarentine in Phuket? Thanks
Dear Sean,
Good day.
Yes, the transit in UAE is acceptable. As long as your flight from Abu Dhabi will fly to Phuket without stopping in Bangkok.
Thank you.
Hello,
Could I use as german resident the Phuket Sandbox with the following Return flight issued on a single ticket
Germany – Switzerland ( Transit 2 Hours ) – Singapore (Transit 10 Hours) to Phuket.
Is it allowed with a short stay of 7 days ?
Best regards
Dear Doro,
Good day.
Germany is medium risk country. You can travel to Phuket with transit in Phuket. You can stay for 7 days as long as after 7 days, you will travel out of Phuket to an international destination.
Thank you.
Hello, i am from Belgium and fully vaccinated. Can I use the sandbox? Where can I find the list of countries allowed for the sandbox scheme? Tx
Dear Gerry,
Good day.
Please check the post or article on this page. We have already uploaded the list of countries.
Thank you.
Since the level of risk for each country is listed in Thai on the PDF, just want to confirm that the USA is currently listed as moderate risk? I see it listed in yellow so assuming that means moderate?
Thank you!
Dear Jessi,
Good day.
Yes, USA is listed as a medium risk country therefore, travellers from the USA may enter Thailand using the Phuket Sandbox program. Please make sure that your flight from US to Phuket will not transit in Bangkok. You can transit through Hong Kong or Singapore.
Thank you.
Hello
I am planning to visit phuket via Hongkong from Korea
cuz There is no direct flight to get there now.
according to Flight info.
I will transit hongkong airport (it will take around 5hours)
Is that acceptable ror?
Dear Lee,
Good day.
Yes, the flight from Hong Kong to Phuket is allowed. As for the number of transit hours, please check with the airline if HK airport will not have any problem about it.
Thank you.
I have booked a flight ticket from Sweden to phuket transit in Bkk airport. The flight is Lufthansa and Thaiairways. Is it possible working?
Dear Vi,
Good day.
At the moment there is no information for Bangkok transits. At this time, the guideline states that you must travel to Phuket directly from abroad such as transit through Middle East, Hong Kong or Singapore.
Thank you.
Hi Rex – do you have any idea when CoE application will have a “Phuket sandbox” option? As of 21st 12pm UAE time it is still requesting ASQ/ALQ bookings? Is there a company that can manage this process for their customers to take away the headache for a few that you can recommend?
Dear Craig,
Good day.
We expect for the updated website by end of this week or early next week.
For the COE service, you may check the Package 3 on this page:
https://www.siam-legal.com/other-services/certificate-of-entry-thailand.php
Thank you.
A recent map of allowed tourists showed that Thailand considers Philippines a “high risk” country. Are tourists from high risk countries (Philippines) allowed at all? Any how often will/does the low/medium/high risk country list update? What defines a high risk country, and what if that individual is fully vaccinated? For example, can a fully vaccinated traveler from the Philippines arrive at all – and what are the quarantine/travel requirements for someone from a “high” risk country?
Dear Aaron,
Good day.
If you are in the Philippines before traveling to Thailand or if you have been to the Philippines in the last 21 days, you do not qualify for the Phuket Sandbox even if you are fully vaccinated. The list is updated every 15 days. You may check the Ministry of Public Health website for the updated list.
Thank you.
Thank you for answer Rex – but are Filipino citizens allowed to enter Thailand elsewhere and quarantine etc? (If fully vaxxed)?
Dear Aaron,
Good day.
Yes, you can still enter Thailand with mandatory quarantine, whether you enter in Bangkok or Phuket.
Thank you.
Hi Rex , if we are vaccinated and coming from ireland is there a requirement that we have to be in our home country for a number of days before departing for Phuket? Thanks.
Dear Cathal,
Good day.
Yes, you must be in a low risk or high risk country for 21 days before traveling to Phuket, Thailand.
Thank you.
I would like to fly in on July 6th.
How do I start process?
Dear Edgar,
Good day.
You can sign up on this link for updates and we can advise you when the COE application for Phuket Sandbox is open:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYvQJ6txoW9XZJGVFZH_hr0IEnjrwXJxkuVmsAmdZWEGvfTQ/viewform
Thank you.
Dear Rex;
Appreciate the efforts you’re putting ing in to share the above-detailed information. I’m from Bahrain and plan to visit Thailand on July 8th. can you please let me know: 1) when will the new list of high and low-risk countries come out? 2) Can I fly out of Phuket after spending 14 nights or should I leave on Day 15? 3) is it possible to take a tour around Phang Nga Bay during my stay in Phuket?
Dear Nayef,
Good day.
Bahrain has been listed as high risk country therefore it is not possible to avail the Phuket Sandbox program.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
Thank you for your very helpful comments. We are living in Thailand with retirement visas and will travel to the US next month (July). We can book return flights LAX-HKG-Phuket or LAX-SIN-Phuket or return to BKK. We’d rather spend our 14 days in Phuket. Will that be possible under the Sandbox scheme? We will be fully-vaccinated when we return to Thailand.
Thank you
Dear Chris,
Good day.
Based on the draft for the Phuket SandBox guideline, yes, both returning non-tourists and returning Thai nationals are allowed to use it to enter Phuket without quarantine.
Thank you.
Are both doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine required?
Dear David,
Good day.
For those entering Phuket from abroad, yes, both does are required.
Thank you.
What about the recovered persons? Are they allowed to enter Phuket?
Dear Andrea,
Good day.
Yes, you are allowed to use the Phuket SandBox program as long as you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before coming to Phuket. You must also apply for the COE and its standard process.
Thank you.
After 14 stays at Phuket, Do I still need a covid test, in order fly to Bangkok, if yes, a Antigen test is good enough, or a PCR test is necessary?
Dear Hung,
Good day.
Yes, your last COVID test result at your SHA+ hotel in Phuket can be used in order for you to travel outside Phuket.
Thank you.
Hi,
I’m from Oman. What are the requirements to go to Phuket
Thank you
Dear Ali,
Good day.
The main requirement is to get a COE. For the other requirements, please refer to the article we posted on this page. It is information post. For the list of SHA+ hotels in Phuket, please check this page: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/phuket-sandbox-hotels and for the COVID insurance, please check this link:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/axa-covid-19-insurance-for-foreigners
Thank you.
Do i need to apply for a visa before arriving or can I do a visa on arrival?
Dear Marc,
Good day.
You may apply for the Certificate of Entry or COE under the 45-day Visa Exemption Program. You can also use this to enter Phuket without quarantine around July 2021.
Thank you.
Thank you for your thread and help. I am a holder of a Malaysian passport but a permanent resident in the UK. I have not left the UK for more than a year.
– I appreciate a final list of low-medium risk countries have not been published, but I suppose UK would be low-medium, and Malaysia more uncertain?
– Would my citizenship status cause any problems with entering on the Sandbox programme, as I do not have a British passport although I do have permanent residence?
Dear Ken,
Good day.
You will apply for the COE at the Thai Embassy in London. The embassy can issue the COE as long as you can show proof of legal immigration status in the UK, regardless of your nationality. And your flight will come from the UK, so you are qualified for the Phuket Sandbox. The application for COE under Phuket Sandbox is not open at this time.
Thank you.
Hi Rex! I am from the Philippines. There is no direct flights here going to Phuket. Is it okay if I take a direct flight to Chiang Rai then from there, I’d take a direct flight to Phuket? Thank you!
Dear Lyn,
Good day.
I do not think there is Manila to Chiang Rai flight. You can try Manila-Singapore-Phuket.
Thank you.
If you are under 18 traveling without parents and are not yet vaccinated for 2 weeks can you still participate in it?
Dear Noya,
Good day.
Yes, as long as you are going to undergo the COVID test upon arrival at Phuket airport.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I saw that post on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/enthailandedepuistroplongemps/photos/a.825023764316576/2075857529233187/
Is that true information or fake news ?
Thank you very much rex
Dear Sebastien,
Good day.
It is true. It is from the Ministry of Public Health. However, for the Phuket SandBox, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will still come up with a list which might be a little different from this list. This list might change after 15 days.
Thank you.
Thank you Rex for your quick answer,
So vaccinated Dutch and French citizen can’t come to phuket sandbox
and our only opportunity to come is by going through ASQ without any advantages ?
Have a nice day
Dear Sebastien,
Good day.
At the moment, we just need to wait for combined MPOH and TAT list of qualified countries. Some high risk countries may be included on the list if there is a huge tourist market in that country. I believe that France was listed as medium risk country. So let us wait for the final list next week.
Thank you.
Hi Rex. I from Singapore
How do I apply for coe to Phuket, which Types of permitted persons to choose?
Dear Saxsand,
Good day.
It is open to visa exempted tourists, Thai visa holders who are returning to Thailand and returning Thai nationals who are traveling from low and medium risk countries who are fully vaccinated.
Thank you.
Hi! What if there are no direct flights to Phuket in our country?
Dear Angel,
Good day. You may transit in Dubai, Doha or Singapore.
Thank you.
Hello! If I am from the Philippines and there are no direct flights to Phuket, is it okay to go to Dubai and get a flight directly to Phuket? Thanks so much!
Dear Jen,
Yes, you can flight through Dubai or Singapore.
Thank you.
Hello, from Europe can I fly to Phuket via UAE or it must be only on direct flights?
Dear Cindy,
Good day.
When we say “direct” flight, it means it is a flight that will not stop in Bangkok. You can book a flight with transit in Abu Dhabi or Dubai to Phuket.
Thank you.
You said it’s a flight that should not stop in BKK. What about if we get a direct flight to Chiang Rai or Hat Yai then get a flight to Phuket? Is that okay? Thank you so much!
Dear Jen,
That comment is not applicable to you. That comments is for people coming from abroad. In your case, if you are already in Thailand, you have a different requirement. You only need COVID test to travel to Phuket from Chiang Rai or Hat Yai.
Thank you.
There does not seem to be anyway to apply for a COE for the Phuket Sandbox model at this time? Do you know when people can apply for a COE to Phuket under the sandbox model?
Dear Ronald,
Good day.
We hope that the online COE application under Phuket Sandbox will be open by end of this week.
Thank you.
Hello,
Is that true we have to stay in a sha+ Hotel the first 7 days in phuket before we can move to another hotel (SHA+) if the covid test negative?
Dear Ahmad,
Good day.
There is no specified number of days before you can switch SHA+ hotels, if I were you, why don’t you just stay in one place. This will help the hotels manage the tracking of their guests. Should you have further questions, please call the Thai Embassy in your current location.
Thank you.
Is the Phuket Sandbox only for tourists? I have a work Visa and would like to spend the 2 weeks in Phuket instead of ASQ in Bangkok. Is this permitted?
Dear Bridget,
Good day.
Apparently, according to news reports, it is for tourists and not for returning long term residents. But we do not really know yet, the official guideline was not published yet. I always say this in every comment, please wait until end of June for the official and final guidelines.
Thank you.
What is the length and the extension period for visa exempt for the Phuket’s Sandbox? Thank you very much for your time. Have a lovely evening.
Dear Achillefs,
Good day.
The visa exemption is valid for 45 days upon entry. Once you are inside Thailand, you can extend for 30 days as normal or you can extend for 60 days under COVID extension which is a visa relief until July 29, 2021.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
thank you for your reply. Will scuba diving be permitted and is it possible to ga scuba diving with said electronic wristband?
Kind regards,
Mari
Dear Mari,
Good day.
We do not really know yet, the official guideline was not published yet. I always say this in every comment, please wait until end of June for the official and final guidelines. You can call the Thai Embassy in your current country for more information.
Thank you.
Hi Rex, Please can you advise as there seems contrasting information between Emirates & the Embassy websites. I would like to travel to Phuket 6th August, stay in a non SHA hotel for 6 nights then stay a further 6 nights in another hotel (does this other one need to be SHA registered as well?). Having phoned Emirate holidays they have advised this is acceptable but the embassy website states the first hotel needs to be SHA registered.
Dear Sean,
Good day.
The first 14 nights must be in an SHA+ hotel. You can have multiple SHA+ hotels during the 14-night period.
Thank you.
when is the COE website update planned? and when are Thai Embassy‘s informed about Sandbox Program of Phuket?
Dear Huesy,
Good day.
We are all waiting for that to happen. Hopefully after Tuesday next week (June 22) the Phuket Sandbox will be published on the Royal Gazette which means the embassies will be given the official guidelines.
Thank you.
Hi, flights on Qatar, Emirates etc are via highly transited hubs.
This is why the UK has placed these on the ‘red’ list.
Therefore why have these airline carriers been deemed less risk to fly into Phuket than a transit via Bangkok, as you are only allowing fully vaccinated travellers anyway?
Do you know if transit via Bangkok is being reviewed and if so when any announcement will be?
Dear Andrew,
Good day.
Because right now, there is no special Bangkok-Phuket flights for transit passengers for Phuket Sandbox. You can transit in Hong Kong or Singapore. Or you can wait until Bangkok transit is allowed, but as of now, it is not possible. You can also wait for Thailand to fully reopen maybe in October as per the PM pronouncements today.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
is it correct that tourists will have to wear a location-tracking wristband and that three instead of two PCR-tests will be mandatory?
Than you for your reply.
Regards,
Mari
Dear Mari,
Good day.
Yes, that is correct. The COVID tests will be done at the hotel on the specific day of your stay. Normally the COVID test fee is already incorporated in your hotel booking.
Thank you.
Hi Rex
Does the UK remain on the ‘low risk’ list?
I have a flight into BKK, can I get a secondary flight into Phuket or do I need to fly directly into Phuket?
Thanks in advance for you help!
Dear Stu,
Good day.
As of June 1 update, UK is a medium risk country. if you flight to Bangkok, you need to quarantine in Bangkok. There is a plan for special flights for Bangkok to Phuket for those in your situation but this plan is just a plan. It will not materialise soon.
Thank you.
Only tourist visa, or other purpose visa can go to Phuket Sandbox ?
Dear Araya,
Good day.
Apparently, that might be the case.
Thank you.
As a Thai resident in Thailand with 2 shots of Sinovac and going to Europe for 2 weeks, can I come back via Phuket Sandbox??
Dear Cindy,
Good day.
Apparently, the Phuket Sandbox is for tourists and not for long term residents of Thailand. This might change in the coming days.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I am planning to come to visit Phuket (fully vaccinated, SHA+ hotel etc). However, I want to stay with my girl friend; she is Thai national from Phang Nga provice, but she will likely not get vaccinated before I’ll arrive. Can she enter Phuket and stay together with me in the hotel if she is just negatively tested for covid?
Dear Oliver,
Good day.
She can enter Phuket as long as she has a COVID 19 test whether it is RT-PCR or the Antigen Rapid test and she must have negative result.
Thank you.
Can people holding work permit visa allow for Phuket Sandbox program? or only tourist visa?
Dear Sommart,
Good day.
Apparently, according to news reports, it is for tourists and not for returning long term residents. But we do not really know yet, the official guideline was not published yet. I always say this in every comment, please wait until end of June for the official and final guidelines.
Thank you.
Sawatdee krap dear Rex,
I wonder if it will be possible to book hotels in Phuket from the app hotels.com, as they propose the same hotels than Agoda.com, which is an app or website granted by thaï authorities ?
Thank you, best regards from France,
Fred.
Dear Fred,
Good day.
For the SHA+ hotels, you can book in any website or direct to the hotel. But Agoda is an accredited seller of both ASQ hotel reservations and SHA+ hotels.
Thank you.
Sawatdee khrap dear Rex,
I saw that we can easily book from Agoda.com, granted by thaï government.
But as a client of hotels.com, can I book on this app the same hotels I found in Agoda ???
Best from France,
Fred.
Dear Fred,
Good day.
Based on my experience in applying for the COE or Certificate of Entry, the Thai embassies or consulates does not have a problem with Agoda reservation and the confirmation letter from the Hotel itself. You either book directly with the hotel or you book through Agoda.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I am French and I want to know if I am allowed to go in Phuket with the Sandbox Plan? Thank you for your reply. I will be fully vaccinated for sure.
Have a good day
Dear Martin,
Good day.
As long as you are flying to Phuket from a low risk country and you have stayed in that low risk country for the last 21 days, yes, you can definitely avail the Phuket Sandbox. You may apply for the COE at the Thai Embassy in that low risk country. Please make sure you have the COVID 19 insurance and you have booked the SHA+ hotels in Phuket. Also, right now, the COE application is not open yet but it will be open perhaps before end of this week.
Thank you.
Hi, I have booked a flight from London to Phuket which involves a transit at BKK for 3 hours until the flight to Phuket. Is this allowed under the Sandbox scheme? British Airways do not operate ‘direct’ flights to Phuket
Dear Andrew,
Good day.
With the current updates, unfortunately the flight must be direct to Phuket from abroad. The plan to have special flights for those in your situation has not been confirmed. If BA does not have the ‘direct’ flight to Phuket, please book Qatar, Cathay, Etihad or Emirates.
Thank you.
A 17 years old boy arriving alone on Phuket can stay in a SHA+ hotel (sandbox programme) or he has to quarantine ? he is not vaccinated because he is under 18
Dear Maria,
Good day.
The guideline for the Phuket Sandbox states that accompanied by parents who are vaccinated.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
I will be returning to the UK having worked in Thailand for 2 years. I am changing schools but just going back to the UK for a short period. While in England I will be getting a new Non-Imm B visa. Will I be able to use the sandbox instead of an ASQ in Bangkok?
The new announcement makes it very confusing.
Dear Andy,
Good day.
The current guideline states that Thais and non-Thais who are returning to Thailand from low risk and medium risk countries who are fully vaccinated may avail the Phuket Sandbox program.
Thank you.
Hi, will thai nationals who live in phuket be allowed to travel to phuket from abroad in the sandbox scheme. Lately, I have read that it is only for tourists but nothing is clear. Please confirm. Thank you
Dear T,
Good day.
Yes, Thais and non-Thais who are residents of Thailand may avail the Phuket Sandbox as long as they are fully vaccinated, they are traveling from low and medium risk countries and they are able to obtain the COE from Thailand Embassy or Consulate.
Thank you.
If a person is coming from a high risk country (still waiting for list), how long would they have to be outside of that high risk country before they can enter Phuket?
Thanks
Dear Nicolette,
Good day.
You must have stayed in that low or medium risk country for at least 21 days prior to your travel to Phuket.
Thank you.
When with the list of countries be released so we know which ones are low and medium risk?
Thanks
Dear Nicolette,
Good day.
The MOPH last June 1 provided the list of countries considered as low and medium risk. It includes USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, most European countries and UK. We expect to get a new list on June 30.
Thank you.
Hello,
Any update about covid recovered people?
I am recovered, and can provide a certification with a high rate of antibodies. Do I need to quarantine anyway?
Any
Thanks
Dear Chris,
Good day.
At the moment, there is no information about it for foreign tourists. However, for people from Bangkok who had recovered from COVID, they can travel to Phuket if they have recovered for not more than 3 months.
Thank you.
Hello,
I (German) want to come to Phuket with my Thai wife, my Thai stepdaughter and our common (German) daughter and taking part in the Sandbox scheme. Possible for all of us?
Dear Thomas,
Good day.
Yes, all of your are qualified to avail the Phuket SandBox program. The adults must be fully vaccinated and the children will take COVID test upon arrival at the airport. All of you needs to apply for the COE to enter Thailand. At this time, the application for the COE is still closed and we can expect by end of this week the Thai embassies or consulates will accept applications.
Thank you.
Hi Rex
To enter Phuket sandbox- do you have to have a tourist visa, or can you enter on a business visa )work permit – Non B
Thank you
Dear Sean,
Good day.
You can entering using any type of visa as long as your visa category is eligible to obtain a COE or Certificate of Entry from the Thai Embassy or consulate.
Thank you.
We live and work in Bangkok. We would like to go to the UK in July and return to Bangkok via Phuket. Is the Phuket Sandbox open for all foreign travellers or just for tourists? We would enter the country on our work visa not a tourist visa. So far I have read that they are only letting in tourists. So, is the Phuket Sandbox ok for returningbforeogn workers to use? Thanks
Dear Darbin,
Good day.
In the draft of Phuket SandBox program guideline to be submitted tomorrow for final approval, the program is open to both tourists or returning residents to Thailand, as long as they are fully vaccinated and they come from the low and medium risk countries as listed by MOPH and TAT.
Thank you.
Can my GF from chiang mai stay with me for 14 days if she is vaccinated ?
Dear Jivlina,
Good day.
Yes, she can enter Phuket if she is fully vaccinated and once she is inside Phuket, she can definitely spend time with you. Treat Phuket like a bubble, you have to stay for 2 weeks there before both of you can travel to her hometown in Chiang Mai.
Thank you.
With one dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine, is entry allowed?
Thanks
Dear Agustin,
Good day.
It is allowed only for those Thai residents going to Phuket. It is not for tourists from abroad. For foreign tourists, you must have 2 does of vaccination.
Thank you.
I want to go Pattaya I m vaccinated how many days corantine in hotel I m Pakistani
Dear Chappal,
Good day.
The mandatory quarantine is 14 days.
Thank you.
Hi Rex, I wrote to you several weeks ago. I’ll be arriving in Phuket July 2. I have everything I need from a paper work perspective except the RT-PCR test before my flight. Two questions:
1- I was issued the COE before any “Sandbox” category was available, so it says I have to quarantine for 14 days. Common sense allows flexibility in this circumstance ( hopefully) as it says the final quarantine period (0 in this case) is at the discretion of the admitting customs official. All details about my travel are still accurate on the COE. Please confirm I don’t need another COE?!
2- Does my RT-PCR test need to be completed within 72 hours from my original departure here in the US or within 72 hours of arriving in Phuket? ( Near impossible since it’s like 48 hours of travel)
Thanks again for your help!
Dear Tyler,
Good day.
There is no announcement whether that COE stating you must quarantine can be used to enter Phuket and not quarantine. Perhaps the decision will be by the health officer at Phuket airport. There is a chance that you need to resubmit and re-apply for a new one stating SHA+ hotel instead of ASQ hotel. And it will state quarantine as N/A.
The RT-PCR test will be taken within 72 hours prior to your flight departing your country.
I highly recommend to travel middle of July because the way I see, the website for COE and the guidelines will be published on the last week of June which gives you not enough time to get the COE.
Thank you.
Hi, I hold working permit and will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Aiport. Can I take a connecting flight to Phuket and do ASQ there? Really appreciate your active forum! Thanks
Dear Jeroen,
Good day.
Since your international flight will arrive in Bangkok, you can do your quarantine in Bangkok or Pattaya only.
Thank you.
Hi there,
Is there a timeline for when the final list of eligible countries will be published in the Gazette. Travelling from great britian but need to book flights soon and not sure whether to risk it
Dear Nigel,
Good day.
The UK is a medium risk country therefore it is eligible for the Phuket Sandbox. The application for the COE under Phuket Sandbox is not open yet. I recommend for you to book a flight for middle or end of July.
Thank you.
Hello
When will the list of medium/low risk countries be released? We are coming from the UK and are fully vaccinated.
Will our children (1 and 4) need the CV19 tests as well in the hotel?
Thanks
Dear Natalie,
Good day.
For the Phuket Sandbox, children below 6 years old are not required to have COVID test as long as they are traveling with parents who are vaccinated. The list of medium or low risk countries has not been published by MOPH and CCSA for the Phuket Sandbox. The whole program is still on the final review of the government and it will become official once it has been published on the Royal Gazette.
Thank you.
Dear Rex,
I would like to know the list of country (low- medium covid-19) to be allowed to travel to Phuket, is USA included on the list?
Thank you
Dear Pat,
Good day.
Yes, the USA is listed as medium risk country.
Thank you.
For Thai nationals, do we also need a COVID-19 insurance to enter Phuket?
Dear Nut,
Good day.
No, you do not need COVID insurance to enter Phuket or Thailand. You still need to apply for COE.
Thank you.
Hi, will the restaurants, bars, shops, clubs, street food, massage, etc. be opened in the Phuket sandbox during August?
Dear Eddy,
Good day.
At the moment I cannot really say if these places will be open fully in August. I recommend to check the provincial restrictions of Phuket every 2 weeks for updates.
Thank you.
Hello,
I’m French and I am fully vaccinated and waiting for July or August to come in Phuket.
How will be organised the PCR test with the Hotels (SHA+) or Hospitals and what will be the approximativ cost ?
If I’m travelling from europe for 2 weeks in Phuket, il will need 4 PCR tests, 1 before leaving Europe and 2 or 3 in Phuket including the one mandatory before leaving.
Best Regards
Dear Thomas,
Good day.
You actually just need maximum 2: before traveling to Phuket and after 1 week of arrival.
Thank you.
Hello,
I understood all the restrictions for arriving in Phuket in July.
I found a direct flight from Paris to Phuket but the return in Europe indicates a stopover at BKK.
Can I book it?
thanks in advance
Carole
Dear Carole,
Good day.
May I ask if your flight to Bangkok and Paris will be within 14 days after arriving in Phuket?
Thank you.
Hi Rex, you said there are currently more than 150 hotels with SHA+ accreditation in the Phuket sandbox but on your list (https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/phuket-sandbox-hotels) there are only around 30 hotels listed. Where can I see a full list?
Dear Eddy,
The list has been updated for more options.
Thank you.
Hello
I am an Expat teacher going home to the UK for summer.
Will I be allowed to enter on the sandbox scheme with just 1 AstraZeneca vaccination?
Thank you
Dear Margaret,
Good day.
The 1 AstraZeneca dose vaccination is only applicable if you are entering Phuket from Bangkok or from other Thailand provinces. It is not applicable for those coming from abroad. For those coming from abroad, the requirement is full vaccination.
Thank you,
Hi, you have mentioned “RT-PCR test before arrival and during your stay in Phuket”. How many test that we have to do exactly? How much are they? Would covid test covered by your covid insurance? Thank you in advance.
Dear Linda,
Good day.
You need to have COVID test before arrival and you will have another COVID test to be conducted by your hotel.
Thank you.
Hello,
You said the covid tests will be held in the hotel :
1) It will be organised by the hotel ? (all of them including the one for taking our flight back to our country – France)
2) What will be the price of theses tests ?
3) how many tests we will need if we plan to stay 14 days and return to our country ? (with the one before leaving)
Thanks very much in advance for your reply.
Tom
Dear Tom,
Good day.
Yes, the COVID test will be performed at your hotel and perhaps it might be included in your room rate already. As for the COVID test for your home country, I believe you have to pay for it separately. The cost of COVID tests is around 3,000 to 4,500 THB.
At the moment, your COVID test will be on Day 5.
Thank you.
Hello Rex,
Thanks for your response.
In France all the PCR tests are Free 😉 !
Have a nice day
Hello
Is the Kuwaiti nationality can visit Phoket with STV
Thanks
Dear Shaker,
Good day.
Yes, you can visit Phuket as long as you can get a Certificate of Entry from the Thai Embassy in Kuwait. You need the correct COVID 19 insurance and you need to book a hotel with SHA+ accreditattion.
Thank you.
Your guide mentions that the day 5 COVID test may be taken at the hotel. Will this be free?. If not, do you have any idea of the likely cost ?
Dear Mal,
Good day.
It depends on the SHA+ hotel you are staying at. They might include the fee in their room rate or they might ask you to pay separately. Right now, the tests are Day 7 and 12/13.
Thank you.
DOES A THAI NATIONAL COMING TO PHUKET NEED TO PURCHASE COVID INSURANCE?
Dear Sukum,
Good day.
Thai nationals are not required to present COVID 19 insurance.
Thank you.
Hi Rex,
Five questions
1. Whether the terminal opens for flight Bkk to Phuket? We have flights Helsinki – Bangkok 1.7 and we going to get connecting flight Bkk – Phuket if it’s possible.
2. What kind of entry permit to Thailand we need if needed?
3. Do we need a have maximum 72 hours old COVID-19 test results? We are now fully vaccinated 1 & 2 dose
4. Is it needed to take separate insurance?
5. If not possible to flight Helsinki – Bkk, Bkk – Phuket, then is it possible to take Helsinki – Kopenhagen – Phuket?
Thank you for advance
Dear Jaakko,
Good day.
1. At the moment, the plan to have a sanitised and designated area at BKK airport for those with onward travel to Phuket has not been tackled. The plan was to have a dedicated flight to Phuket per day that will only cater those who came from abroad.Therefore all I can say right now, it is better to just book a flight that will fly directly to Phuket.
2. You only need to apply for the COE. The COE application requires COVID insurance and the SHA+ hotel confirmation letter. At the moment the MFA has not updated the website for COE with the list of SHA+ hotels or they have not announced if they will launched a separate website for Phuket Sandbox COE application. We are still waiting.
3. Yes, RT-PCR COVID test is required for all passengers except children.
4. Based on my experience on applying for COE at different Thai embassies and consulates, I would recommend to have separate insurance per passport holder.
5. Yes, it possible to Take HEL-CPH-Phuket. You can also try flight with transit in Doha, Hong Kong or Dubai to Phuket.
Thank you.
the Thai Embassy in New York and in Washington have not had the COE changes for the Phuket Sandbox and I am trying to be diligent in securing all the required documents. My airlines and resort have already been paid for and now I am just awaiting the COE. When will the Embassies be able to process COEs for travel to Phuket Quarantine Free Sandbox?
Thank you
Dear John,
Good day.
Yes you are correct. The Phuket Sandbox has not been published on the Royal Gazette, therefore the MFA Thailand has not informed the Thai embassy or consulate about the official guidelines and the COE application process. We can assume that a SHA+ Hotel confirmation letter with the SHA+ logo and hotel logo may be required when applying for the COE. I would recommend to have your trip middle or end of July in case the publication on Royal Gazette is delayed.
Thank you.
Hello
Can I transit via BKK from Paris to Phuket if I have no lugagge. And do I have to book directly to the hotel or I can use Agoda’s website?
Thank you
Dear Cecile,
Good day.
There is a plan to integrate the Bangkok (BKK) arrivals to a flight to Phuket (HKT) but that plan is still a plan so I do not think that will resolve your problem very soon. It may be better to book a flight directly to Phuket.
As long as the hotel has SHA+ accreditation, you may book it directly with the hotel of a third party website. You may find the list of hotels on this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/phuket-sandbox-hotels
Thank you.
Sawadee Khap,
I wan’t to take part in the Phuket Sandbox modell. I plan to arrive on 24.07.2021 on Phuket. Actually i wanna know when i can apply for CoE on https://coethailand.mfa.go.th ?
At the moment i can’t because my CoE is at pre-approved-status. But i can’t go ahead because the certified SHA Plus Hotels are not in the dropdown-List jet. Stangly the SHA+ Hotels can be booked on https://asq.in.th/sandbox-thailand-hotels . So there is the impression travelers can apply. This isn’t nice because the timer is running (Currently 13 days and 9 hours left). And i would’t spend 14 days inside a hotel-room. So booking a ASQ isn’t an option for me.
Is there any solution for this? Thanks for your answer.
Dear Michael,
Good day.
That page is actually a third party company. You can book through them or directly with the hotel. The COE website is not updated just yet. The drop down menu has not been changed to cover SHA+ hotels. if your flight is the first 5 days of July, you are cutting it close. The update COE website might be up and running towards the end of June. The Phuket Sandbox plan has not even published in the Royal Gazette yet. The best thing to do is, wait until the COE website has been updated before you book the flight and hotel. It is not a race on who can get to Phuket first.
Thank you.
Hi,
Does Traveler recently have history record on visiting Brazil will be reject to entry Phuket ? What are the” countries low and medium risk” are or which countries are not allow
Dear Tom,
Good day.
It is very likely that the high risk countries will be those in Africa and those countries where some COVID 19 variants have originated. At the moment, we need to wait for the announcement.
Thank you.
Hi
Do you expect the majority of the well established hotels to become SHA+ accredited or will it be only a small portion of the hotels in Phuket (e.g. higher price segment hotels or so)? Will there be any kind of restrictions for the hotel guests in those hotels?
Dear Eddy,
Good day.
At the moment there is more than 150 hotels with SHA+ accreditation of what we aptly called Phuket SandBox Hotels. You may check this page for the list of hotels:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/phuket-sandbox-hotels
Thank you.
Hi
Do I need an additional Covid insurance if I have already a medical insurance that would fully cover any Covid treatment?
Dear Eddy,
Good day.
If your current medical insurance covers COVID 19 with a minimum of 100,000 USD coverage or 3.5 million baht, yes, you can use the same insurance.
Thank you.
Good evening,
We flight to Dubai and then Phuket with Emirates. Is that ok??😭🥺
Dear Nadine,
Good day.
Yes, that is acceptable. So now, you only need to contact the Thai Embassy in your location for the information on how to apply for the COE using the Phuket Sandbox model for you trip to Thailand.
Thank you.
Hello,
Can I book the SHA hotel via Agoda, or do I have to book directly to the hotel? (Prices are not the same)
Thank you
Dear Cecile,
Good day.
Currently, Agoda was allowed to issue an ASQ Hotel Confirmation Letter, so in my opinion, Agoda will also be allowed to issue the letter for SHA+ Phuket Sandbox Hotel confirmation letter that you may use to apply for the COE.
Thank you.
Hello,
my country is on the list of visa exemption countries.
Do I have to still ask for a visa before asking for COE ? Or the visa exemption is still applied for the Phuket sandbox plan?
Thank you
Dear Sandra,
Good day.
You can apply for the COE directly. You may choose number 11 Visa Exemption category. Yes, you can use the visa exemption for the Phuket Sandbox. You still have to provide COVID 19 insurance for the trip also.
Thank you.
if I leave for phuket but the time of vaccination is 11 days before departure, but I do have a negative PCR test and my flight is already fixed can I quarantine in a SHA+ accommodations
Dear Frederick,
Good day.
You will be a health risk, therefore you cannot get your COE. The COE application requires you upload your vaccine card and that have been vaccinated for more than 14 days. All you can do now is to move your flight and change the hotel booking.
Thank you.
Hello. Direct flights into phuket with Thai Airways are possible. But for outbound flights Thai Airways always fly via BKK to international destinations. So my question : Is it possible to fly outbound via BKK (HKT-BKK-international destination) in between the first 14 days eg after 8 days in Phuket ?
Dear Johann,
Good day.
That is a good question. It might be possible if the passenger from Phuket will not disembark the aircraft. Again, we have to wait for further announcement or plans relating to BKK-HKT or HKT-BKK flight with international final destination or origin.
Thank you.
hi, i am Korean.
i am fully vaccinated and waiting for 1st of July.
I expected to open direct air line to Phuket by Thai air soon.
By the way, I heard a rumor that Sand Box is allowed group tour only not individual.
And there is no free time during that tour.
Is it true? or the news was wrong?
I really want to go trip by myself.
Dear Jason,
Good day.
At the moment, the tour agencies with SHA+ accreditation might have arrange tours as one of the first arrivals in Phuket. I am sure that individual travelers will then be able to travel on their own perhaps towards the second part of July. Just like the STV program before, the first arrivals were tour groups.
Right now, we just have to wait for the official announcement.
Thank you.
Hello,
Once I’m fully vaccinated I only can travel to Phuket under the sandbox after 14 days vaccination?
Regards
Pedro
Dear Pedro,
Yes, you must have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before you can apply for your COE and travel to Phuket.
Thank you.
In Germany are some Vaccination with different vaccine. Astra Zeneca with Biontech or Moderna. Is this considered completely vaccinated in Thailand?
Dear Harry,
Good day.
At the moment, the MOPH is strict on this. It has to be the same vaccine.
Thank you.
For a Thai National, who Lives in Phuket
do they need to stay in a SHA+ Hotel for 2 weeks on arrival
Dear Conor,
Good day.
Yes, for Phuket residents coming from abroad, for the purpose of monitoring and COVID tests, they have to stay for 14 days in an SHA+ hotel before they can stay in their own home.
Thank you.
Dear Sir/Khun Rex,
To apply for COE, it must be done within 5-15 days from departure date – is it working day or calendar day? Assuming, my departure date is 30 July, must I start applying 25 June (15 days from departure date)?
Thank you Sir/Khun Rex.
CPadi
Dear CPadi,
Good day.
For the application of the COE, it is 5 to 15 business days. But in reality, it is normally 2 to 5 business days depending on the country where you are applying for the COE. In the UK and USA, it is around 2 to 4 days. In other countries, it may take longer.
Thank you.
Good morning,
the people vaccinated with Janssen (only one shot) are fully vaccinated.
Is that accepted ?
Dear Maria,
Good day.
Yes, as long as the WHO and MOPH considered one dose as full vaccination, this is acceptable.
Thank you.
Is a recovered person from COVID-19 and vaccinated with a single dose of astrazeneca considered a fully vaccinated ?
Dear Eisa,
Good day.
If the person is traveling from one province to Phuket, this person can travel to Phuket as long as he has recovered more than 3 months already. If this person is coming from abroad, we have no information about this particular scenario.
Thank you.
Hello
Is it possible to go go coconut island in a Sha+ hotel?
Dear Jorn,
Good day.
Yes, it is possible as long as the hotel has SHA+ accreditation.
Thank you.
Is it a mandatory 14 day stay if you are not leaving Phuket and have been fully vaccinated?
Dear Kim,
Good day.
It is not mandatory to stay for 14 days in Phuket if your next destination is outside of Thailand.
Thank you.
Hallo
In Germany you Need only one vaccination when had covid in the past. Is it the Same in Thailand?
Dear Peter,
Good day.
At the moment we have no information for international traveler who has recovered from COVID 19. We have no information if they will be allowed to enter Phuket on this program. I believe this will be tackled or discussed after a couple of weeks from July 1st.
Thank you.
Hi,
I got 1 vaccine and then got sick with the corona. In my country I’m concidered as a person with 2 vaccines.
Is it the same in Phuket after July 1st?
If not and I’ll need a quarentine do I have to stay at my hotel room or can I enjoy the hotel’s facilities?
Thanks
Dear Yonit,
Good day.
At the moment, there has been no information for those who have recovered from COVID. All information right now are about travellers with 2 vaccinations.
Thank you.
So, if you are travelling by boat or car to Phuket, you only need one shot of AstraZeneca, but if you are travelling by air, you need two? Meanwhile, the local population is lucky if they even have one shot? That doesn’t make any sense, and I am being excluded because I cant get there by boat or car.
Dear Brian,
Good day.
Both unvaccinated, semi-vaccinated or fully vaccinated residents of Thailand can travel to Phuket now or in July without quarantine as long as they can present a COVID 19 test result. There is no reason to compare those who are already in Thailand and the people coming from abroad. If you are in Bangkok now and you will travel to Phuket, you are not required to be vaccinated.
Thank you.
Hello,
where is it possible to get the list of SHA+ accredited hotels in Phuket?
best regards
Dear Goux,
Good day.
Yes, you may check this page and this page is updated everyday so some hotels may not be listed yet.
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/phuket-sandbox-hotels
Thank you.
Flying with Emirates, tickets include comprehensive insurance cover including Covid.
Is this sufficient for COE ?
Dear Ray,
Good day.
Yes, you can use that insurance as long as the insurance company can provide you a letter similar to the insurance letter posted on this page:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/axa-covid-19-insurance-for-foreigners
Thank you.
Hello, thanks for the great article. This helps a lot.
After reading this, I have two questions.
I am a 32-year-old guy from South Korea who is vaccinated with Janssen. Planning to visit in this September.
1. Is it true only a direct flight to Phuket is allowed? Or can I transit from other airports? Such as Seoul->Bangkok->Phuket? or Seoul -> HongKong-> Phuket?
2. My girl friend lives in Ayutthaya and she is not vaccinated yet. She is a Thai girl. Can she visit Phuket without vaccination and fly from Don Mueang airport to Phuket airport?
Thank you
Dear Sangho,
Good day.
When we say directly flight to Phuket, we mean to say that direct international flight to Phuket. It means, you do not stop in Bangkok. If you have a flight Hong Kong to Phuket, yes, that is definitely acceptable.
2. She can visit you in Phuket as long as she has negative COVID 19 test result. She can do the test at the airport also, she can do the rapid test.
Thank you.
Hi everyone,
do I understand correctly, that I am allowed to book a 7 night stay at an accredited hotel, if I than leave the island to an international destination?
Best regards and thank you
Oleg
Dear Oleg,
Good day.
Yes, you are correct. If you will stay in Phuket for less than 14 days, at the end of your trip, you must fly out of Thailand to another international destination or go back home. If you plan to travel to other parts of Thailand, you must complete the 14-nights stay in an SHA+ accredited hotel in Phuket.
Thank you.
Do you know if the exemption of Visa for European citizens is still 45 days (30 days plus the 15 quarantine day) or it’s back to the normal 30 days no needed visas? Thanks
Dear Raphael,
Good day.
The 45-day visa exemption program is valid until September 30, 2021.
Thank you.
There is still not clear. We are leaving in Phuket. We are vaccinated. Is it possible to stay in our own house in Phuket after arrival ?
Dear Maria,
Good day.
Since you are arriving from abroad, you need to stay in an SHA+ accredited hotel for 14 days so that you can be monitored before you can move to your own house.
Thank you.
สวัสดีค่ะ เป็นคนไทยวัคซีนครบค่ะ จาก LA จะกลับไทยไปเข้า phuket sandbox แต่ตอนขอ coe เลือกเป็นสถานกงศุล LA มีแต่ลิสต์โรงแรม ASQ ให้เลือก ไม่มีเป็นตัวเลือก phuket sandbox หรือโรงแรม SHA ต้องทำอย่างไรคะ
Dear Nana,
Good day.
Yes, that is correct. Right now, the COE application online system does not have the list of SHA+ hotels in Phuket. They will update the system in the coming weeks. Therefore, you need to wait until then.
Thank you.
Hi,
Is it possible to stay in other island for example Koh pha-ngang? Are there any hotels over there join the sand box program or only allowed to stay in Phuket?
Thanks.
Dear Dony,
Good day.
I think Koh Phangan is not located in Phuket province. That is in Surat Thani province.
Thank you.
The article states that you must travel to Phuket from abroad. I was wondering if your able to fly into Bangkok Suvarnnabhumi Airport, and take a connecting flight to Phuket?
Dear Matt,
Good day.
Yes, you are correct. You need to arrive in Phuket usually through Doha, Dubai or Singapore. At the moment, there are plans to allow those arriving in Bangkok to fly to Phuket on the same day but this is just a plan for now. There has been no concrete plan or decision about the transit in Suvarnabhumi airport to Phuket. In my opinion, I suggest for you to find a flight that flies to Phuket directly.
Thank you.
Can I travel to Phuket if I am not vaccinated? If answer is yes that I can travel with Quarantine requirements then can any visitor who is vaccinated can come and stay with me?
Dear RJ,
Yes, foreigners can travel to Phuket even without vaccination. You need to book a quarantine hotel for 14 days and you need to apply for the COE and you need to have a COVID 19 insurance also.
Thank you.
Need some help with some information which is not clear.
I am planning on travel to Phuket on Sandbox program, My Fiancé is Thai National living in Thailand.
If I book an approved Sandbox Hotel, then is she actually allowed to join and stay with me for the 14 day duration?
She is fully vaccinated with certificate.
Dear Neil,
Good day.
Yes, if she is fully vaccinated or she had negative COVID test, she will be able to visit you and stay with you in Phuket. You can stay together and travel around Phuket during the 14-day period.
Thank you.