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On 7/28/2021 at 1:38 AM, driver52 said:

I had a quick look at the US Thai Emabssy website https://thaiembdc.org/asq/ and at the list of 'approved hotels but I couldn't see the calypso patong on it?

maybe I'm going blind in my old age ???? 

 

Their list is outdated.

https://thaiembdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AQ-SHAphuket-July-6.pdf

Last updated July 6th.

The ASQ.in.th website is regularly updated to match the official SHA+ List (which is updated daily).

These are indeed real prices, which the hotel published themselves.

But please keep in mind that it would not include any meals, and the room in question is extremely small.

ASQ.in.th will directly connect you to the hotel, and you will pay the hotel directly.

There is no scam here, only direct booking.

Also PCR tests are now paid through here (no longer to the hotel, and the total price should be 8,000 THB for all 3).

Also you can always confirm if the hotel is indeed SHA+ approved by going here, and typing in the hotel name in question. But all hotels listed on ASQ.in.th are either SHA+ approved or AQ's approved by the Ministry of Public Health.

 

It's possible if you arrange with the hotel before arrival.

Also you will have to wait for the first test result before they can stay with you.

We do see interest in the Samui Plus program.

The issue is that its taken a while to get all the hotels to release package prices.

We are trying our best to get all hotels to release prices on our platform here

Samui Plus Hotels

You pay the hotels directly.

Which is why it is advisable to contact the hotels directly, or use booking platforms like AQ.in.th which connects you directly with these hotels in a structured manner.

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Op - You mentioned that your hotel were not aware of and couldn’t help with the PCR test requirement.

 

Have you already paid in advance for your hotel ???

 

IF so, what are the refund options ?

IF not, cancel the hotel and chose a hotel which will itemise the 3 Covid-19 RT PCR tests in their bill. 

 

 

 

 

All Phuket SHA Plus+ hotels should be doing this as it is the new required process.

I would like to know which hotel so we can contact them directly, as we do not wish to list hotels on ASQ.in.th which cannot or will not meet the current requirements.
 

Just now, Salerno said:

Have you actually clicked the upload button?

 

They really should fix that UX issue, it has caused people so much trouble.

The COE website now as the sandbox option

https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

1 hour ago, Salerno said:

No argument with that, but doesn't answer my question to the OP.

 

AXA was being touted a few months back as the "best" to meet the requirements and it covers being tested positive. I'd be interested in what policies the OP has found that met the requirements at less cost.

According to one of the big insurance sales agents for this type of insurance less than 1% have tested positive in quarantine. ????

Take a look at the prices here for the SafetyWing plans.

But please bear in mind this insurance is not full coverage like the one you would be getting from AXA.

14 minutes ago, Andy1961 said:

I have booked to stay at the Centara Grand Resort from early August and they have today sent me the SHABA certificate with QR code.  Brilliant customer service from a lovely hotel.

Thank you for updating.

We have also seen many SHABA certificates issued today so it seems that this will not be an issue, so the last step is for the COE website to accept submission. ????????

It is confirmed COE Registration for Phuket Sandbox will start on the 28th.

We stand by our advise to booking after July 4th, or move your bookings if possible.

https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

Another wave of SHA Plus+ approvals today.

We now have listed 285 SHA Plus approved hotels in our directory

https://asq.in.th/phuket-sandbox-hotels

Hopefully we get another update regarding COE / SHABA.

Today they held a training session to help all the SHA Plus hotels learn how to use the SHABA system.

Still waiting for Tuesday but one of the big changes is

• You must have been in your departure origin country for at least 21 days.

Also additional areas will be joining the Sandbox program as follows.

On July 15th

• Koh Samui
• Surat Thani

August (first few weeks)

• Krabi
• Phang-nga
• Ko Phi Phi
• Ko Ngai
• Ko Railay
• Khao Lak
• Koh Yao

@Tanoshi

For the full discoverable list please refer to ASQ.in.th (~215 results)
https://asq.in.th/phuket-sandbox-hotels

For the full actual list of all SHA+ approvals in Phuket you can go here  (~215 hotels, 78 non-hotels)
https://www.thailandsha.com/shalists/index?type=shaplus-SHA+Plus++&province=83-Phuket&keyword=

To search Agoda for SHA+ in Phuket you can do this (~190 results)
https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1895727&city=16056&hotelName=SHA Plus
 

5 minutes ago, polpott said:

Would that be the important news that the sandbox scheme is only available to those on a tourist visa. Long term visa holders cannot apply?

 

Obviously a tweak in the rules to ensure that exactly zero people actually use the scheme.

We are not sure yet as nothing is finalized.

But we wouldn't be extremely shocked if that were to happen, as the intention was always for tourists not residents coming back to Thailand to live.

We just have to wait and see ????.

Important news should be released today, and hopefully if the news is good today everything will be finalized by Tuesday ????????

57 minutes ago, ISTJ said:

 

I'm not vaccinated and not keen to do so unless absolutely necessary. 

 

The bars being shut down is actually a bonus for me as i'm a non-drinker and prefer to be around sober people. 

 

Being vaccinated is the main requirement to enter a sandbox.

So you instead would have to look into an Alternative Local State Quarantine then

https://asq.in.th/aslq-phuket-thailand-hotels

But if you were to decide to get vaccinated the options for sandbox are much better in terms of price, and choices.

https://asq.in.th/phuket-sandbox-hotels
 

From what we understand you should be able to enter Thailand under the sandbox program using any visa, and as long as you stay at least 14 days in your sandbox hotel you can leave phuket.

For 60 days extensions currently the last day to apply for one is July 29th (we expect this to be extended again, but you never know).