Starting Dominion Day , 2021, Thailand becomes the primary major Asian country to welcome international tourists - albeit only to its island paradise Phuket along side a slew of strings attached. So gone are the times of just exposure to your favorite beach resort with a backpack.

We're getting to break it right down to assist you simplify things. Here are the highest 9 belongings you got to know before jumping on the plane. Similar rules will apply for Koh Samui slated for a July 15, 2021 re-opening.




1. you want to Be Vaccinated

Only fully vaccinated travelers with a vaccine approved in Thailand or by the planet Health Organization (WHO) can enter. The vaccine must be administered a minimum of 14 days after its final dose before arrival. Please ask the WHO website for an inventory of vaccine candidates and their respective statuses.

2. Your country must get on the list

Below is listed of nations that are designed low to medium risk as of Saints Peter and Paul , 2021. it is vital to notice this list can change at any time all of sudden . make certain to see with the Thailand authorities before booking your tickets!

3. you want to first apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE)

Prior to the pandemic, travelers from most countries can enter Thailand visa-free with just a passport. However, as how to regulate who comes in, when, which all requirements are met, it's now necessary for all travelers outside Thailand to get a Certificate of Entry (COE). Click HERE to use for or to seek out out more about the COE application process.

4. you want to stay in Phuket for 14 consecutive days before traveling elsewhere in Thailand

Vaccinated travelers are required to remain in Phuket for 14 days before being allowed to maneuver about the country. Moreover, passengers must stay during a single government-approved hotel for 7 consecutive days before moving to a different hotel, which also would require a 7-night stay. There are not any minimum stay requirements for those that don't plan on visiting elsewhere in Thailand but they need to show an airline ticket for the departure flight home that matches the times of their prepaid occupy a licensed hotel in Phuket.

5. you want to have Travel Insurance with Medical Coverage of a minimum of $100,000

International travelers must have insurance covering treatment and medical expenses including those associated with COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of US$100,000. The insurance must cover the entire duration of stay in Thailand. Please contact your travel insurance carrier for rates and coverage details.

6. your home of stay must be prepaid, and at a Goverment-Approved Hotel

The days of "winging it" in Thailand are over. Your accommodations in Phuket must be prepaid at a SHA-Plus property. And staying at a personal residence isn't permitted at this point . ‘SHA' may be a certification for businesses that meet the essential standards of hygiene and health safety for his or her products and services in accordance with the nationwide measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). ‘SHA Plus' may be a certification for companies/individuals which have received the SHA certificate and where 70% of the workforce has been vaccinated.

7. PCR Tests are required before departure, on arrival and through your stay

All visitors must obtain a medical certificate with a negative PCR laboratory result issued no quite 72 hours before departure.

At time of arrival at the airport, a PCR test (at passenger's expense) are going to be administered. Guest must remain on the hotel premises until a negative test result's returned.
Additional PCR tests are going to be administered on Day 6 (or 7) and Day 12 (or 13) by the Ministry of Public Health.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you'll be transferred immediately to a delegated hospital. Travelers are liable for all medical / transportation expenses. Hopefully, this is often covered your travel insurance.

On top of the PCR tests before and through your stay, you're also required to activate a tracking app or carry a tracking device throughout your stay to make sure you follow the travel parameters under the Phuket Sandbox rules.

8. you're liberal to move about the island (well, mostly)

Upon receiving your negative PCR test results (fingers crossed!), you're liberal to move round the island. However, there are some things to stay in mind:

Masks are required indoors and outdoors;
Temperature checks are going to be done routinely by various venues
The use of SHA-Plus restaurants, tour companies and taxis are recommended
There remains venue capacity limits and/or restricted opening hours; Curfews are often imposed on short notice as dictated by local conditions.

As mentioned above, a tracking app must be installed on your mobile device to verify your movements are in line with the COVID-19 rules.

9. So What's Next?

As the first Asian country to open its doors to international tourists, all eyes are on Phuket now. If all goes well, Thailand plans to expand these sandboxes to other popular tourist destinations starting with Koh Samui on July 15, 2021 followed by Krabi. Additional cities like Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya and possibly Bangkok may open up as early as Q4 2021. Let's all keep our fingers crossed!