Phuket Sandbox

What is Phuket Sandbox?

Phuket Sandbox is a model to reopen the Country for International Tourists without Quarantine since 1 July 2021. Phuket will open for Vaccinated Tourists and must stay at least 14 Nights then be allowed to travel other destinations in Thailand.

1. Eligible Travelers

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or Ministry of Public Health f Thailand no less than 14 days before departure. Travelers must show proof of vaccination issued by Government authority.
• Must come from countries/territories as listed by Thai Government https://www.tatnews.org/2021/07/phuket-sandbox-faqs/ and must have stayed in those countries for at least 21 days prior to departure.
• Children under the age of 18 and traveling with parents/guardians are eligible without proof of vaccination.

Step1: Pass through Department of Disease Control and Immigration checkpoints (Thailand Plus Mobile application must be downloaded)

Step2: Undergo RT-PCR test at Phuket Airport

Step3: Heading from Phuket International Airport to SHA+ Hotel by a SHA+ certified transportation. (Stop enroute is not permitted)

Step4: Wait for the result of RT-PCR test in the hotel room. If tested negative, then you will be allowed to travel to Phuket.

• Travelers can stay less than 14 days in Phuket; However, they are not allowed to travel to other destinations in Thailand. Travelers must leave Phuket on an international flight to their home country or to another country on or before their intended departure date.
• Must strictly follow the DMHTTA precautions: D – Distancing, M – Mask wearing, H – Handwashing, T – Temperature check, T – Testing for COVID-19, and A – Alert application, Mask must be worn at all times in public are and in any vehicle with two or more people.
• Undergo COVID-19 tests during a stay. The first test is on arrival date at Phuket International Airport, the second test on Day 6 or Day 7 and the Third test will be on Day 12 or Day 13 (it depends on the stay duration).
• In case travelers test positive for COVID-19 in Thailand, He / She will be responsible for the medical expense, which should be covered by the required insurance.