Popular Post webfact Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn in Phuket earlier this year. Photo: The Phuket News / file By The Phuket News PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given the green light and Phuket will reopen to fully vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has confirmed. In an announcement titled “Phuket Sandbox starts on July 1, 2021”, Mr Yuthasak yesterday (May 27) said, “On March 26, 2021, the Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-o-cha approved the plan submitted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to open Phuket Province to international visitors who have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and who have tested negative upon arriving in the province. “The approved plan stipulates that there would be no quarantine for international visitors who must remain in Phuket for at least 7 nights before travelling elsewhere. The plan will come into effect on July 1, 2021. It is aimed at accelerating the revival of the country’s tourism industry and paving the way for the reopening of other tourist destinations within Thailand. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-sandbox-starts-on-july-1-tat-80136.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-05-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Another confirmation it will go ahead. I am convinced it will go, but I also really would like details, like will hotel stay be compulsory, will travel through BKK be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, stevenl said: Another confirmation it will go ahead. I am convinced it will go, but I also really would like details, like will hotel stay be compulsory, will travel through BKK be allowed. Excellent news.... I’m looking forward to this going ahead. I imagine more details will come from the CCSA meeting on June 2nd. I also imagine many of the loose ends will not be cleared up until the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 no mask - nothing to add 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, smedly said: no mask - nothing to add Maybe take another look at the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhacsyn Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, stevenl said: Another confirmation it will go ahead. I am convinced it will go, but I also really would like details, like will hotel stay be compulsory, will travel through BKK be allowed. Hi I have posted below link before but you may get some answers there...... https://m.facebook.com/groups/388875605677294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) I have a practical question about the sandbox. Let’s say I fly into Phuket on international business class, along with my 65 kg baggage. After a week, I want to fly to BKK with my 65 kg baggage. But there are no business class flights from Phuket to BKK. So how do I get my bags to BKK? for the jokers here, I could fly Business Class HKT-SIN-BKK, but that would mean 14 days of quarantine upon arrival in BKK. Edited May 28, 2021 by Danderman123 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I have a practical question about the sandbox. Let’s say I fly into Phuket on international business class, along with my 65 kg baggage. After a week, I want to fly to BKK with my 65 kg baggage. But there are no business class flights from Phuket to BKK. So how do I get my bags to BKK? for the jokers here, I could fly Business Class HKT-SIN-BKK, but that would mean 14 days of quarantine upon arrival in BKK. Which airline flying into Phuket in Business class allows 65kg of luggage without additional surcharge ? None, so your your starting point statement of a "practical question" is non sensical anyway so hence this is just a deflective post. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Rhacsyn said: Hi I have posted below link before but you may get some answers there...... https://m.facebook.com/groups/388875605677294 No answers there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Excel said: Which airline flying into Phuket in Business class allows 65kg of luggage without additional surcharge ? None, so your your starting point statement of a "practical question" is non sensical anyway so hence this is just a deflective post. Not even that, his post was just showing off. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Excel said: Which airline flying into Phuket in Business class allows 65kg of luggage without additional surcharge ? None, so your your starting point statement of a "practical question" is non sensical anyway so hence this is just a deflective post. Singapore Airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 minute ago, stevenl said: Not even that, his post was just showing off. I just flew into BKK with 2 bags at 32 kg apiece, the airline told me I could have carried a 3rd bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 They seem to mean business this time around and it's actually looking surprisingly sensible so far. Excellent news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: Singapore Airlines. more rubbish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I just flew into BKK with 2 bags at 32 kg apiece, the airline told me I could have carried a 3rd bag. What is the baggage allowance for Singapore Airlines business class? Weight concept Class of travel Allowance KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members Business Class 40kg Extra 20kg Total: 60kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Excel said: What is the baggage allowance for Singapore Airlines business class? Weight concept Class of travel Allowance KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members Business Class 40kg Extra 20kg Total: 60kg I am Star Alliance Gold, so my issue is getting my baggage to BKK after a week in Phuket. Edited May 28, 2021 by Danderman123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I just flew into BKK with 2 bags at 32 kg apiece, the airline told me I could have carried a 3rd bag. You state you just flew in. Yet 3 weeks ago you posted that you were in ASQ Bangkok so exactly what is the truth ? Also your deflective non sensical post was on the believe you were flying into Phuket, not BKK with 65kg of luggage. ???????????????????????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I am Star Alliance Gold, so my issue is getting my baggage to BKK after a week in Phuket. which would mean 60kg not 65kg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Excel said: You state you just flew in. Yet 3 weeks ago you posted that you were in ASQ Bangkok so exactly what is the truth ? Also your deflective non sensical post was on the believe you were flying into Phuket, not BKK with 65kg of luggage. ???????????????????????????????? I flew into BKK with 60+ kg baggage about 3 weeks ago. I have to go back to the US in July, and plan to return to Phuket with 60 kg baggage. How to get it from Phuket to BKK is my issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 There is mention on the Thai Smile website of an extra 20 kg baggage allowance for Star Alliance Gold members, but I don’t understand the verbiage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I flew into BKK with 60+ kg baggage about 3 weeks ago. I have to go back to the US in July, and plan to return to Phuket with 60 kg baggage. How to get it from Phuket to BKK is my issue. Don't is the logical choice. So you are bringing back a further 60 kg of baggage, exactly when will you be returning from the US after you return there in July ? The so called Phuket sandbox farce is scheduled to start in July which is when you say you are returning to the US. So who know when Phuket will actually be opened up to anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I flew into BKK with 60+ kg baggage about 3 weeks ago. I have to go back to the US in July, and plan to return to Phuket with 60 kg baggage. How to get it from Phuket to BKK is my issue. out of curiosity, can i ask you what are you carrying around with you? 60 kg is a lot, particularly in a country where you can basically wear all days a pair of flip-flops, a short and a t-shirt and all the usual stuff you have to use for your daily life is pretty cheap here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RafPinto Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: I just flew into BKK with 2 bags at 32 kg apiece, the airline told me I could have carried a 3rd bag. True. An empty Tesco Lotus bag. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders W Ferslev Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, stevenl said: Another confirmation it will go ahead. I am convinced it will go, but I also really would like details, like will hotel stay be compulsory, will travel through BKK be allowed. after 7 days on Phuket you are Free... its in the artikel ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Danderman123 said: I have a practical question about the sandbox. Let’s say I fly into Phuket on international business class, along with my 65 kg baggage. I thought this was about tourists? They don't drag bags of junk along with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Only what is in sand box is TAT people head and very deep inside in box! They should cut eye holes in box that sand get out ! Maybe see approaching train in tunnel! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 that's 40,000 baht of fines just on one photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MasterBaker Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Danderman123 said: I am Star Alliance Gold, so my issue is getting my baggage to BKK after a week in Phuket. David, i hope you didn't post anything bad here under your alias yet 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Danderman123 said: I am Star Alliance Gold, so my issue is getting my baggage to BKK after a week in Phuket. send it up thru the PO or on the bus to bangkok not exactly hard to figure out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhacsyn Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Danderman123 said: I flew into BKK with 60+ kg baggage about 3 weeks ago. I have to go back to the US in July, and plan to return to Phuket with 60 kg baggage. How to get it from Phuket to BKK is my issue. There is a report in Thaiger today that they are considering a "one dollar, one night" promo for hotel rooms in Phuket. Use the money saved on hotel bill to pay for excess baggage ????. Else there is no solution to your issue at the moment, and a good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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