TAT Sandbox release clarifies key conditions, mystifies others

[webfact]

Image: TAT

 

By The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: An updated release by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has clarified several key aspects about the conditions of entry for vaccinated tourists under the ‘Phuket Tourism Sandbox’ scheme from July 1, but openly identified details yet to be confirmed for many critical aspects affecting tourists’ stays on the island.

 

The release, updated late yesterday (June 9), noted that six airlines have announced direct flights to Phuket: THAI, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Hongkong Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Jinair, Cathay Pacific and KLM.

 

It also formally recognised that international travellers who have received the Thai FDA-approved vaccines AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Sinovac Biotech and Sinopharm will be allowed to enter Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/tat-sandbox-release-clarifies-key-conditions-mystifies-others-80294.php

 

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[sammieuk1]

The extra detail means extra rinsing opportunities not yet thought of as always and probably involves leaving a kidney or testical as a deposit????

[nattaya09]

So my Pfizer vaccination would not be recognized? About 170 million doses have been administered in US

[tomyami]

who will go to a place with very little open till a time unknown and could close if there are further outbreaks of cv19.

Isnt it rainy season too...

 

[tomyami]

  On 6/10/2021 at 9:25 PM, nattaya09 said:

So my Pfizer vaccination would not be recognized? About 170 million doses have been administered in US

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it has been administered to the select few including the top clown but its not available to those in economy class awaiting a brown envelop

So not sure if those who have will allowed in I also have a pfizer vac

[nattaya09]

  On 6/10/2021 at 9:27 PM, tomyami said:

who will go to a place with very little open till a time unknown and could close if there are further outbreaks of cv19.

Isnt it rainy season too...

 

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I reckon mainly those trying to reach the mainland without enduring the slightly more draconian full lockdown quarantine isolation

[Thailand]

Now we know that the submarines are to stop people getting off the island.

Money well spent as a Covid preventative measure!

[mbenson]

Arguably the best of the vaccines, the Pfizer, is not on the list, probably for some inane reason. Come on.

[ezzra]

Comes July, and many of the draconian and silly conditions will go out he window seeing that they threw a party and no one came, well, apart of some die-hard tourists who will go anywhere and do anything just to get away from tier lives...

[Captain Monday]

  On 6/10/2021 at 10:28 PM, mbenson said:

Arguably the best of the vaccines, the Pfizer, is not on the list, probably for some inane reason. Come on.

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Strange. Pfizer BioNtech was accepted from APR 01 during 8 night( 7x24hr behind the door) ASQ

scheme and is still on the drop down menu on the COE application website. Sinovach Biotech is not available in many "safe" countries targeted by sandbox. Too bad for those who will be forced to cancel.

 

[smedly]

unvaccinated Thais are allowed to leave Phuket but fully vaccinated foreigners are not - they really are taking the ####

[smedly]

noticed a bunch of new India arrivals wandering around Pattaya last night

 

I wonder what sandbox they are on

 

I thought all arrivals from India were strictly banned 

[AnnieSeek]

  On 6/11/2021 at 12:38 AM, smedly said:

noticed a bunch of new India arrivals wandering around Pattaya last night

 

I wonder what sandbox they are on

 

I thought all arrivals from India were strictly banned 

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How do you know they had just arrived? 

 

How do you know they were Indian, and not another asian country?

 

They also may not be from India, even though they maybe of indian origin. 

 

[AnnieSeek]

Is the no mention of Pfizer an oversight ? The vast majority of USA, Canada, and alot of European countries have had the Pfizer. 

[tomazbodner]

  On 6/10/2021 at 8:36 PM, webfact said:

The release, updated late yesterday (June 9), noted that six airlines have announced direct flights to Phuket: THAI, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Hongkong Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Jinair, Cathay Pacific and KLM.

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I think I need to return to year one of elementary school. Obviously I suck at calculus... Can't count!

1. THAI

2. Singapore Airlins

3. Emirates

4. Qatar Airways

5. Hongkong Airlines

6. EVA Air

6. Korean Air

6. Jinair

6. Cathay Pacific

6. KLM

 

 

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/10/2021 at 11:40 PM, Captain Monday said:

Strange. Pfizer BioNtech was accepted from APR 01 during 8 night( 7x24hr behind the door) ASQ

scheme and is still on the drop down menu on the COE application website. Sinovach Biotech is not available in many "safe" countries targeted by sandbox. Too bad for those who will be forced to cancel.

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Another TAT announcement states those approved by the Thai FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) will be accepted. Pfizer is on the WHO list. It is exactly the same as the eliminated 7 day quarantine.

[khunjeff]

  On 6/11/2021 at 12:56 AM, AnnieSeek said:

Is the no mention of Pfizer an oversight ? The vast majority of USA, Canada, and alot of European countries have had the Pfizer. 

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It's just poor reporting. They have said that any vaccine approved by the Thai FDA or the WHO is acceptable, and Pfizer is on the WHO list.

[ThailandRyan]

  On 6/11/2021 at 12:38 AM, smedly said:

noticed a bunch of new India arrivals wandering around Pattaya last night

 

I wonder what sandbox they are on

 

I thought all arrivals from India were strictly banned 

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The Hi-So Indian plane landed and then was promptly denied they had come into the country.  Asked and answered you have my young Padawan.

[smedly]

  On 6/11/2021 at 1:10 AM, ThailandRyan said:

The Hi-So Indian plane landed and then was promptly denied they had come into the country.  Asked and answered you have my young Padawan.

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I wouldn't be so sure about that - these were definately Indian and new arrivals - easy to spot 10 of them walking around looking very new and very out of place

[Stargeezr]

Yup I only got Pfizer, so I guess no Phuket for me and besides the Patong Mayor, says no open bars anyway, so I really

do not want to go to non alcohol Phuket. I will wait and go to Hua Hin, where I know enough bar owners that I will

have no problems filling my metal drink container with any good stuff that I want to enjoy.

Geezer

[ThailandRyan]

  On 6/11/2021 at 1:16 AM, smedly said:

I wouldn't be so sure about that - these were definately Indian and new arrivals - easy to spot 10 of them walking around looking very new and very out of place

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You misread my post unfortunately.  I agreed with you.  It was stated in many places that a plane load had arrived, and then the government immediately denied it.  We know what it means when they deny something occurred.

[hotchilli]

  On 6/10/2021 at 9:15 PM, sammieuk1 said:

The extra detail means extra rinsing opportunities not yet thought of as always and probably involves leaving a kidney or testical as a deposit????

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I'm up for an IVF programme but stuff the rest.

[chalawaan]

 

 

Tourists can only leave their rooms when everything is closed. From 9pm to 8am.

 

When everything is open, tourists must be not seen and not be heard.

 

Thank you for your co-operation.

 

Welcom to jack <deleted>.

 

Signed: TAT Obersturmvaxfuhrer.

 

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[DFPhuket]

It is clearly misreporting. Pfizer IS accepted.

 

On May 14 The Phuket News (the source of this article) reported Pfizer was approved. "...Thai FDA-approved manufacturers other than Sinovac Biotec (CoronaVac), Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria, Covishield), Pfizer (Comirnaty), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) and Gamaleya (Sputnik V). " [Source]

[zzzzz]

  On 6/11/2021 at 1:20 AM, Stargrazer9889 said:

Yup I only got Pfizer, so I guess no Phuket for me and besides the Patong Mayor, says no open bars anyway, so I really

do not want to go to non alcohol Phuket. I will wait and go to Hua Hin, where I know enough bar owners that I will

have no problems filling my metal drink container with any good stuff that I want to enjoy.

Geezer

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every open restaurant serves whatever you desire to drink in a cup, been that way since day 1
the only thing missing is the bars with girls' in them

I still feel this is NOT about tourism but making it easier for expats that have not been able to get back to thailand an easy in for them.

 

Since these new arrivals cant leave phuket, what about those farnags living on phuket that have not yet been vaccinated?  will we need show a dl or id stating we live here?

i cant see more than a few thousand arrivals in the 1st 2 months and than sept it will drop off till Nov.

 

[Old Croc]

  On 6/10/2021 at 10:28 PM, mbenson said:

Arguably the best of the vaccines, the Pfizer, is not on the list, probably for some inane reason. Come on.

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[maechanman]

  On 6/11/2021 at 12:38 AM, smedly said:

noticed a bunch of new India arrivals wandering around Pattaya last night

 

I wonder what sandbox they are on

 

I thought all arrivals from India were strictly banned 

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Could have been the Indian tailors association annual outing.

[AnnieSeek]

  On 6/11/2021 at 1:16 AM, smedly said:

I wouldn't be so sure about that - these were definately Indian and new arrivals - easy to spot 10 of them walking around looking very new and very out of place

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So you see a few indian guys walking around  Pattaya - you suspect they are new arrivals from India, despite Indians being banned due to the new variant. Your reasoning for believing this is because they seem 'out of place'. 

 

Just curious what is the 'norm' to look like being in Pattaya? Old, crusty, shaved head, and a British accent?

[AnnieSeek]

  On 6/11/2021 at 1:50 AM, zzzzz said:

every open restaurant serves whatever you desire to drink in a cup, been that way since day 1
the only thing missing is the bars with girls' in them

I still feel this is NOT about tourism but making it easier for expats that have not been able to get back to thailand an easy in for them.

 

Since these new arrivals cant leave phuket, what about those farnags living on phuket that have not yet been vaccinated?  will we need show a dl or id stating we live here?

i cant see more than a few thousand arrivals in the 1st 2 months and than sept it will drop off till Nov.

 

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The risk of catching covid, and extending your quarantine to another 14 days would be too stressful to enjoy any social gathering - like bars, restaurants, etc. The only positive is you can go for walks, and leave your room. Doubt anyone will be playing russian roullete and hitting restaurants and bars (if open). 

[herfiehandbag]

  On 6/11/2021 at 2:00 AM, maechanman said:

Could have been the Indian tailors association annual outing.

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No, the clothes fitted!