Thailand Holiday 2021 - FAQs & Deals for Phuket Sandbox, Samui Plus

02/03/2022

UPDATED! TEST & GO rules from 1 March 2022
Travellers can arrive in Thailand by air, land, and water with the required prepaid accommodation reduced to 1 night and the COVID-19 tests revised to 1 RT-PCR and 1 self-ATK. The health insurance coverage has also been reduced to no less than US$20,000.

https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/thailand-reopening-exemption-from-quarantine-test-go/

From 1 March, 2022, international travellers can arrive in Thailand by air, land, and water with the required prepaid accommodation reduced to 1 night and the COVID-19 tests revised to 1 RT-PCR and 1 self-ATK.

31/10/2021

Yes, India gets included to the list of countries approved for Quarantine Free travel to Thailand !!

This comes along with inclusion of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kuwait, Oman and many more countries and the list now stands expanded to include 63 countries.

Travellers from these countries can travel to destinations like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Chiang Mai etc without a minimum night constraint and without quarantine.

Thailand Pass is needed to travel and the below links will be of help

Thailand Pass: - https://www.mfa.go.th/en/content/thailand-pass-faqs

Updated List of approved countries- https://www.mfa.go.th/en/content/updatelist301064

26/10/2021

Unseen Thailand

08/09/2021

What to do when in Phuket?
A few interesting things to do in Phuket for you 😊

https://www.travstore.com/blog/post/tours-and-activities-you-can-do-in-phuket-when-on-a-phuket-sandbox-holiday

Phuket has always been a lively outdoor destination. Find all about tours and activities that are currently open as Phuket opens door for tourists under the Phuket Sandbox Program

06/09/2021

Thailand may fully open for tourists without quarantine measures by January.

In the interim more relaxtions by October , reports Bangkok times

https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/2177263/tourism-ministry-sets-january-date-to-reopen

The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to open the whole country without quarantine by January next year, depending on nationwide herd immunity.

23/08/2021

Bangkok Post reports that the current Covid wave in Thailand may be past its peak. If this analysis is correct, then we can be hopeful of other destinations within Thailand opening up once the wave settles down and under control.

Looking at the chart it looks like end of October we may see a much more positive outlook for tourism in Thailand.

16/08/2021

Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Update - 15 Aug 2021

13/08/2021

Phuket Sandbox & Samui Plus Model Update

11/08/2021

A quiz for Phuket Lovers and Phuket Residents

Q. Name the Artist and where is something similar found in Phuket ?

09/08/2021

Phi Phi the lovely jewel everyone is wanting to go to once it opens up!!



Pic Credit : Tourism Authority of Thailand

06/08/2021

Phuket Sandbox completed one month end of July. Was it a success ? This CNN article discusses this as well. In our view Phuket Sandbox is a success because

1) It has given a ray of hope to travellers and tourism professionals alike, that we can make a start, no matter how tough it is

2) Phuket is now a model that many Island destinations are watching closely. While Thailand is under the grip of current wave of Covid, Phuket continues to welcome tourists. This is our litmus test and should we pass it, Phuket will be an inspiration for other destinations across the world to open

3) Phuket Reopening is a slow steady but a very safe start. It is a very sure start. Today Phuket is the safest destination in the world for a vacation.

We hope to see more arrivals to Phuket in August and many more happy holiday makers that would help sustain tourism in the Island.



https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-phuket-sandbox-model-asia-cmd/index.html?

Thailand's Phuket "Sandbox" pilot project -- which started welcoming fully vaccinated travelers for quarantine-free holidays on July 1 -- has captured the region's attention.

27/07/2021

Some more great news coming up for Samui !!

Bangkok Airways asia's best regional airline

26/07/2021

Wondering what Phuket looks like in July 2021 ?

Check out the latest Phuket views on our Freshest Video Feed

Watch Phuket Locals take your through Phuket in July 2021



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6axPGI48394&t=148s

Checkout the latest views of Phuket with us, 25 July 2021. Planning to come to Phuket and not sure how Phuket looks like after opening up under the Phuket Sa...

25/07/2021

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/domestic-flights-added-to-phuket-samui-caat-says-be-careful?fbclid=IwAR0NFxB-nSkY-d2iMPQMsM-4vNvxvNN_4ojlU1gNrpOTWVJMVcTQNQP-FXI

Domestic flights have been added to get to Phuket. Both Bangkok Airways and Nok Air have added flights to Phuket as well as Koh Samui.

24/07/2021

Travstore Offers Free City Tour

1) Conditions - Join our FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thailandholiday2021
2) DM us to arrange pick up (Free pick up for Patong area)
3) Max 2 Seats for tomorrow 25 July 2021

Subject to availability so hurry !!!

https://www.travstore.com/activity/4/explore-the-best-of-phuket-in-half-a-day

Phuket is not just a beach, this is what you would discover as you come to an end of this tour. This program introduces the vibrant culture and heritage of Phuket to you and drives through some of the most scenic routes of the island and showcases Phuket's famous landmarks. If you are looking for wo...

24/07/2021

Somewhere I Belong , Phuket 😊

23/07/2021

More freedom from 1 Aug onwards. Now time to plan for Phi Phi , Railay and Khao Lak as well.

Just out - our blog on Phuket Sandbox Extension



https://www.travstore.com/blog/post/is-phi-phi-island-opening-up-under-the-phuket-sandbox-plan

Phuket Sandbox Extension will allow tourist to visit selected places within Phang Nga, Krabi and Surat Thani after the tourist have completed 7 Nights of stay in Phuket. This reduces the earlier mandatory stay of 14 nights in Phuket that was required to visit these areas under the Phuket Sandbox Pro...

23/07/2021

Check out the most convenient way to browse all FAQs on Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programs. This one blog thread captures all FAQs at one point, making it easy to research.



https://www.travstore.com/blog/post/faqs---phuket-sandbox-samui-plus-thailand-travel

Thailand has opened for tourism under the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus program. However the rules and process are continuously evolving. This blog thread helps answer FAQs in regards to Travel to Thailand in 2021

22/07/2021

Good News for Tourist stuck in Phuket. Thai Airways adjusts two flights and includes Phuket on the route. The flights are

TG922 routing Bangkok – Frankfurt, adjusted as -
Bangkok – Phuket – Frankfurt on every Thursday starting 29 July, 2021 , &

TG916 routing Bangkok – London adjusted as - Bangkok – Phuket – London on every Friday starting 30 July, 2021



Read more ...https://www.tatnews.org/2021/07/thai-adjusts-flights-between-phuket-and-european-cities/?fbclid=IwAR1H0a2TFgN6cmfuY_75sc6yhjfDEaXlr9gK8snEuQjLP0W9IlugZUiCl0M

Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced a flight adjustment on two of its routes between Phuket and European destinations to provide more convenience to passengers of the Phuket Sandbox programme.

21/07/2021

Phuket Sandbox FAQs

Q. How long does it take for the test results to be out for the Covid Test done on arrival in Phuket or Koh Samui?

A. We have news from several travellers that the results are usually out within 8 hrs. However in some cases it has taken even uptill 24 hours for the results to be out. We are guessing that the test results depend on the test load for that day. If there are more tests done on a particular day, there could be a delay compared with other days when load is less.

*For more such FAQs join our FB Group*

21/07/2021

Phuket to Bangkok taxi Shuttle available on 23 July, 25 July and 27 July.

Connect on our FB group to know more or message us

20/07/2021

Captured last night at Kalim Beach - the world famous secret recipe for Pad Thai 😁

Come over to Phuket and enjoy Pad Thai by the beach

19/07/2021

Koh Samui is open for tourists under the Samui Plus plan. Check out the photos of the first arrivals and other information details as published by TATNews.org - the official channel of Tourism Authority of Thailand



https://www.tatnews.org/2021/07/first-samui-plus-arrivals-enjoying-their-visit-to-famous-island/?fbclid=IwAR3wl2s3NsSQTtRC0iZ2KaUoFvVv04BpSVPY34sZnxa2SS9OOJ9PzTc0vZc

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report the first foreign visitors to arrive under the ‘Samui Plus’ programme have been enjoying the legendary Thai hospitality and natural beauty of Samui, as they travel around the popular holiday destination.

19/07/2021

Phuket Sandbox Tip 💡

Q. What happens after you complete 14 days Sandbox stay and wish to travel onwards in Thailand ?

A. On completing 14 days of Sandbox, you are eligible for Sandbox completion certificate. This entitles you to travel elsewhere in Thailand. The certificate is given on obtaining negative PCR test reports on all the tests and completing the 14 nights of stay.

Children below 6, do not need to be tested and get the certificate if the parents are eligible for it.

Request the hotel to also get you the lab test report for your tests, the airlines might need it and it is good to keep it handy especially for international flights.

19/07/2021

Planning your Phuket Holiday and stuck COE and SHABA 🥶

Get in touch and we will help you put your holiday back in track😊

19/07/2021

19/07/2021

19/07/2021

Thailand has reopened for Tourism starting with Phuket and Koh Samui. If you are planning to come to Phuket or Koh Samui and need any help with regards to procedures please contact us. We are happy to help you with

1) How to apply for COE
2) What are the documents needed
3) What is open and what is not
4) Hotels, Transfers and Tour services
5) Facilitating SHABA confirmations from you Hotel

If you are already enjoying your holiday in Phuket or Koh Samui reach out to us for local tour services or any other local information and help.

Lets make Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus a great success, lets together be the pioneers in creating confidence for people to travel and enjoy Thailand 😊 !!

19/07/2021

19/07/2021