Transport from/to the islands Phangan, Tao and Samui

[Tropicalevo]

Well, the government is definitely making it difficult for the few tourists that are here in Thailand.

Some guests wanting to come to Samui from Phuket after completing the Phuket Sandbox.

The only option at the moment is a minivan relay service. (New Olympic sport?)

Van 1 from hotel to check-point Charlie at Phuket.

Van 2 from Phuket to Donsak.

Foot passenger on the ferry.

Van 3 from Nathon to the villa.

 

[khunPer]

27 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

The only option at the moment is a minivan relay service. (New Olympic sport?)

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Perhaps I should invest in a Southern Thailand relay-service app...????

[khunPer]

Update on traveling to Samui...

-according to the latest announcement No.59 Of Surat Thani dated 6 August 2021.

 

From Dark Red zone:

???? Vaccine Certificate

???? RT-PCR / Ag Rapid Test

 

From Red zone:

⭕ RT-PCR / Ag Rapid Test

 

From Orange zone:

???? No document is required

 

[Espanol]

25 minutes ago, khunPer said:

Update on traveling to Samui...

-according to the latest announcement No.59 Of Surat Thani dated 6 August 2021.

 

From Dark Red zone:

???? Vaccine Certificate

???? RT-PCR / Ag Rapid Test

 

From Red zone:

⭕ RT-PCR / Ag Rapid Test

 

From Orange zone:

???? No document is required

 

QR code opens a website in Thai.

 

No English option or I can't see.

 

[Tropicalevo]

Latest additional requirement when arriving on Samui by ferry (from an Orange zone).

Some guests just arrived from Suratthani.

They were delayed slightly due to being asked for proof of residence.

They were allowed to board the ferry when one of them had proof of a Lazada delivery to their home address.  ????????

[khunPer]

If you are interested in Samui+

- all 8 Samui Extra Plus Hotels (7 Night Packages) are HERE.

[khunPer]

The latest comparison for travelling to, and between, the islands - thanks to Samui Info by Nicha - based on what the Covid centers of the 3 islands have announced...

 

 

Requirements for entering Koh Tao from Koh Samui seems right now to be fully vaccinated and antigen test.

 

 

[khunPer]

Updated Koh Phangan travelling regulations per 15th August...
Thanks to Samui Info by Nicha.

 

Update Travel Regulations to Ko Phangan (Date on 15 August 2021)

DARK RED ZONE

>>> Those traveling from the Dark Red Risk area of 29 provinces must have evidence of the following 2 items.

1. Evidence of having received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days or 1 dose of AstraZeneca for not less than 21 days, or all other vaccines that meet the criteria only.

AND

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

If there is evidence of both, the measure of "Isolation" is required (no quarantine, keeping distance from others and public, wear masks at all time when with others etc)

If there is no both evidence or no evidence of either, the traveler is required "Home Quarantine" for 14 days and evidence of COVID-19 testing by RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test 1 time (within 6-7 days after the start of quarantine)

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RED ZONE

Those who travel from the Red Risk area of 37 provinces and those who travel from the Orange Risk area must have evidence of one of the following:

1. There must be an evidence showing that the traveler is vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days OR AstraZeneca vaccine 1 dose not less than 21 days OR all other vaccines meet the criteria only.

OR

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

If there is any evidence of either, the measure of "isolation" is required ((no quarantine, keeping distance from others and public, wear masks at all times when with others etc)

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FROM OTHER DISTRICTS OF SURAT THANI

Those traveling from any districts in Surat Thani Province must have evidence of one of the following:

1. There must be an evidence showing that the traveler is vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days OR AstraZeneca vaccine 1 dose not less than 21 days OR all other vaccines meet the criteria only.

OR

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

OR

3. Must have a permit to travel from the area of origin dated no more than 7 days from the date of permission. If more than 7 days, the following evidence must be provided: COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

If there is any evidence of either, the measure of "isolation" is required ((no quarantine, keeping distance from others and public, wear masks at all times when with others etc)

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>>> TRUCK OPERATORS

- Must provide an evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 7 days. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

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>>> Those who live / work on Koh Phangan District. If there is a need to travel outside Koh Phangan district. The traveler must obtain a permit letter to travel. Traveler can apply for a letter at the village headman (Kamnan) or at Koh Phangan Municipal Office or at Thong Sala Pier screening point.

- If the applicant has received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccination not less than 7 days, or 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine not less than 21 days, or all other vaccines meet the criteria, she or he is allowed to leave the island of Koh Phangan for 7 days. If traveling more than 7 days, COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours is required. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

- If the applicant does not have a history of vaccination against COVID-19, he or she will receive a permission to travel outside the Koh Phangan for 3 days. If traveling more than 3 days, COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours is required. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

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>>> Foreigner who live on Koh Phangan District, who wish to travel in-out Koh Phangan must provide:

- Evidence of having received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccination not less than 7 days OR 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine not less than 21 days OR other vaccines that meet the criteria:

OR

evidence of Covid – 19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours, If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

Exception: In case of going to the doctor, the traveler must provide a medical appointment certificate or in the case of renewing a passport, he or she is allowed to travel within 24 hours. The traveler will need to obtain a permit to travel outside Koh Phangan at the screening point at Thong Sala Pier only.

Source: Ko Phangan Hospital

[Chill27]

Hi,

Just found this thread!

Need to travel to Samui from the Phuket Sandbox on the 24th.

Any more details on the minivan service mentioned above, or any additional options, would be gratefully received,

Many thanks

[Tropicalevo]

9 hours ago, Chill27 said:

Hi,

Just found this thread!

Need to travel to Samui from the Phuket Sandbox on the 24th.

Any more details on the minivan service mentioned above, or any additional options, would be gratefully received,

Many thanks

Your Sandbox hotel should be able to provide the latest details. Either for the minivan service or for a private service.

You may need a pick up from the ferry port (Nathon or Lipa Noi) when you disembark at Samui.

Again, your destination villa or hotel could organise that for you.

[khunPer]

Bangkok Airways resumes domestic flights...

 

[khunPer]

Koh Phangan travel restriction per 24th August...

 

[jamessiam123345]

Any news on what the letter of necessity means? Hoping to travel down to Phangan in mid-sept from a dark red zone but havent seen information on what is is, how to get on and if its enforced etc

[Tropicalevo]

If you ask 5 different people this question, you will probably receive 5 different replies.

My understanding is that you need a reason to travel from a dark red zone. Business, family etc.

However, reality is that if you are coming to the islands then you need a vaccination certificate and a negative Covid test.

[Espanol]

20 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

reality is that if you are coming to the islands then you need a vaccination certificate and a negative Covid test.

 

So, can anyone fly from Bangkok to Samui if she has the vaccination certificate and a negative rapid test?

 

Without having to prove the need for the trip?

 

[phills2k1]

Is there any info on what you can actually do your first 7 days of Samui plus?  I know you have to stay in the hotel for a few days but what about after?  Can you explore the island normally?  Eat in restaurants? Beach?

 

I keep seeing "specific routes and destinations" but no actual info on what these are

 

Thanks!

[khunPer]

Lompraya will suspend its services from 1 Sep - 4 Dec 2021.

Those who have booked the tickets in advance during the mentioned period please contact Lomphraya by callcenter 0630815000 or by their FB page. (Apparently, the bookings will be transferred to Lomlahkkirin operator which is still operating)

Meanwhile from Samui - Koh Tao, there's a speedboat operated by Lomlahk Kirin " departing daily from Samui at 08:00.

  Lomlahk Khirin:
Samui - Koh Tao : Everyday at 8:00.
Chumpon - Koh Tao every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, at 13.30

Contact:
www.facebook.com/lomlahk/
 Call Center : 0630815000/ 0630816000

(Source: Samui Info bi Nicha).

 

Lomlahk is the speedboat operator.

 

[jamessiam123345]

Can anyone confirm an Antigen rapid test is accepted for Koh Phangan or does it have to be a PCR test? Keep saying conflicting reports and given the antigen tests are 400 baht and PCR tests are 3000, would obviously prefer an Antigen test! Thanks! 

[khunPer]

19 minutes ago, jamessiam123345 said:

Can anyone confirm an Antigen rapid test is accepted for Koh Phangan or does it have to be a PCR test? Keep saying conflicting reports and given the antigen tests are 400 baht and PCR tests are 3000, would obviously prefer an Antigen test! Thanks! 

If you look at the official Travel Regulation list in a post above, it says...

RT-PCM / Ag Rapid Test (Les than 72 hours)

[Neilly]

7 hours ago, khunPer said:

If you look at the official Travel Regulation list in a post above, it says...

RT-PCM / Ag Rapid Test (Les than 72 hours)

But, what my daughter was told by the ferry company was that if she wasn't vaccinated (she's 14 and is not) it had to be a PCR test...go figure ????

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Neilly said:

But, what my daughter was told by the ferry company was that if she wasn't vaccinated (she's 14 and is not) it had to be a PCR test...go figure ????

I do not doubt you Neilly, but if your daughter went to the ferry terminal on a different day at a different time, she would possibly get a different answer.

Pizz ups in a pub springs to mind.

Edited August 31, 2021 by Tropicalevo

[Neilly]

13 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Pizz ups in a pub springs to mind.

I couldn't agree more!

 

But to be fair to the ferry company it was them who called to ask (she had a ticket booked) and that's how it came about...so anyone wishing to go ought to ask the ferry company what hoops you're required to jump through on that particular day ????

[khunPer]

Travel document for leaving Koh Samui, for those who plan to return and don't want to do a COVID test upon arrival, cannot be registered online...

 

 

A "Travel Document" to leave Ko Samui can no longer be registered online but you can go to Tessaban Samui (Municipality) or any Sub-District Health Department or Anamai (อนามัย) near home for the document.

What to bring with you:

1. Passport

2. Evidence of Residence: Driving license issued by Samui / Rental agreement/ Chanode, Residence certificate or any proof of residence.

 

REMARK:** This Travel Document is for the residents living in Samui who want to leave the island and come back in less than 7 days without having to do a COVID test to re-enter. No document needed to leave Samui to other destinations. This is for those who plan to return and don't want to do a COVID test upon arrival.

 

Bo Phut Health Center: Tel. 077425055

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/RMB3rNXGnWjbjMAK6

Bangkrak Health Center: Tel. 077 484 680

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/461YtEdRfnrwE4mC9

Meanam Health Center: Tel. 077 425 054

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/KXhHpF9FR6xRmBbd8

Namuang Health Center: 077485005

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/1LNw91qEzu8awryg7

Lamai / Ban Maret Health Center: Tel. 077 424 038

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/bfTq2SWQrud9TutW6

Angthong Health Center:

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/3TVTTCFA3Wk2CP569

Taling Ngam Health Center:

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/cze5o5ZMk5Un7tAU9

Lipa Noi Health Center: Tel. 077 423 242

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rxGLfkoNh7GFSL5j7

https://www.kosamuilife.com/.../how-to-get-a-travel...

 

Source: Samui Info by Nicha.

[Tropicalevo]

Thank you khunPer.

So I have to go to Bangrak Health Centre for a document and there were 13 new cases there yesterday.  ????????

I think that I will stay at home. ????????

[PDPA2024]

On 9/3/2021 at 10:21 PM, khunPer said:

REMARK:** This Travel Document is for the residents living in Samui who want to leave the island and come back in less than 7 days without having to do a COVID test to re-enter. No document needed to leave Samui to other destinations. This is for those who plan to return and don't want to do a COVID test upon arrival.

Does this mean one can go to Surat Thani or Koh Phangan and not get tested on arrival, or this document is only required for leaving the province? Thanks!

[khunPer]

33 minutes ago, redpill17 said:

Does this mean one can go to Surat Thani or Koh Phangan and not get tested on arrival, or this document is only required for leaving the province? Thanks!

The text you quoted says: This Travel Document is for the residents living in Samui who want to leave the island and come back in less than 7 days without having to do a COVID test to re-enter.

????

[delgarcon]

Cambridge International AS and A Level Thinking Skills (9694)

 

Thinking Skills develops a set of transferable skills, including critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving, that students can apply across a wide range of subjects and complex real world issues. 

The syllabus enables students to develop their ability to analyse unfamiliar problems, devise problem solving strategies, and evaluate the diverse ways a problem may be solved. During a Thinking Skills course, students learn to put their personal views aside in favour of examining and evaluating the evidence. Students learn how to make informed and reasoned decisions and construct evidence-based arguments. NOT IN THAILAND THEY WONT!

 

 

 

[khunPer]

1 hour ago, delgarcon said:

Cambridge International AS and A Level Thinking Skills (9694)

 

Thinking Skills develops a set of transferable skills, including critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving, that students can apply across a wide range of subjects and complex real world issues. 

The syllabus enables students to develop their ability to analyse unfamiliar problems, devise problem solving strategies, and evaluate the diverse ways a problem may be solved. During a Thinking Skills course, students learn to put their personal views aside in favour of examining and evaluating the evidence. Students learn how to make informed and reasoned decisions and construct evidence-based arguments. NOT IN THAILAND THEY WONT!

Are you sure that you posted this comment in the right thread?

[PDPA2024]

22 hours ago, khunPer said:

The text you quoted says: This Travel Document is for the residents living in Samui who want to leave the island and come back in less than 7 days without having to do a COVID test to re-enter.

????

KhunPer, I mean would you be tested on the other side? It's not very clear to me. Say I go to a red zone province for 7 days, can I still return without tests, or it's only valid for travel between the islands and Surat Thani mainland?

[khunPer]

1 hour ago, redpill17 said:

KhunPer, I mean would you be tested on the other side? It's not very clear to me. Say I go to a red zone province for 7 days, can I still return without tests, or it's only valid for travel between the islands and Surat Thani mainland?

I cannot answer your question, you need to check with the tessa ban-office or local health affiliates, or with the transporter bringing you back to the island.