PHUKET SANDBOX - All The Information You Want to Know

Child Policy
Children under 6 years of age must travel only with their parents or guardians who have been vaccinated.
In the case the parents or guardians are found to be Positive, the children are to be placed in isolation for 14 days.

Countries
The Phuket Sandbox is applicable only for fully vaccinated international travelers from countries/regions with a low to medium risk as announced and constantly updated by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
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"High-risk countries are not allowed entry at this stage."

Visa & Certificate of Entry
Every traveler must obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE) at
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Insurance
International travelers must have insurance covering treatment and medical expenses including those related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of US$100,000. The insurance must cover the total duration of stay in Thailand.

Vaccines
All vaccinated international arrivals must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine registered with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Arrivals must be vaccinated for more than 14 days.

Proof of vaccination must be submitted when applying for a COE.

Airlines
Airlines that have announced direct flights to Phuket:
– British Airways
– Cathay Pacific
– El Al
– Etihad Airways
– Emirates
– Singapore Airlines
– THAI
– Qatar Airways

Before Arrival in Phuket
You must get a medical certificate with an RT-PCR laboratory result issued no more than 72 hours before departure.

At the Airport
You must download and install the alert application.
At Immigration, you are required to complete your arrival card, show your COE and passport.

SHA & SHA Plus+
‘SHA’ is a certification for businesses that meet the basic standards of hygiene and health safety for their products and services in accordance with the nationwide measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

‘SHA Plus’ is a certification for companies/individuals who have received the SHA certificate AND 70% of the workforce has been vaccinated.

You may be required to undergo a test using an RT-PCR or a rapid antigen method during your stay per the MoPH’s guidelines.

Q. Can a 2nd guest who is already resident in Thailand join a guest who has arrived ‘internationally’ into an ‘SHA Plus’ hotel?
A. Yes, providing the guest follows all rules stipulated for Thais and expats in Thailand.

Accommodation
It is mandatory that you book an ‘SHA Plus’ accommodation establishment for your stay in Phuket.

Residing in a private residence is not allowed for control purposes.

Q. Must I book a consecutive stay in one place?
A. You can move between SHA Plus hotels during your stay.

Q. Booking must be prepaid? or if proof of the booking will suffice?
A. Prepaid.

Q. Are there standardized cancellation and refund policies for ‘SHA Plus’ hotels for peace of mind agreed upon by all ‘SHA Plus’ hoteliers?
A. Yes.

COVID-19 Test
RT-PCR test:
– Every hospital in Phuket can provide an RT-PCR test;
– The cost of an RT-PCR covid test ranges from 2,500-4,000 Baht per person.

Rapid Test:
– You can get a rapid test from hospitals, clinics, and private labs in Phuket;
– The cost of a rapid test ranges from 450-1,000 Baht per person. COVID-19 testing is at the travelers’ own expense.

COVID-19 Infected
If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms, you must immediately get a test. If you travel in a group, everybody in the group must undergo a test.

In case you are tested positive in Thailand, you will be responsible for the medical expenses which must be covered by your insurance.

Domestic Travel
After spending 14 nights in Phuket and you are tested negative, you are free to go anywhere in Thailand but you must follow each province’s restrictions.

International Travel
You must follow your home country’s entry requirements, and Thailand is not responsible or able to assist with such updates by individual countries.

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