Domestic Travel into Sandbox

[Old Greg]

We are flying into Phuket this weekend from Bangkok, and I want to make sure that I understand what is required of us for our trip.

1. Proof of vaccination OR proof of Covid test OR medical certificate of recovery from Covid

2. Register trip on Go Phuget website.

3. Download and register MorChana app on cell phone

 

Am I missing anything? Regarding MorChana app, does one still need to scan the ThaiChana codes entering businesses?

 

We are expats residing in Bangkok, and have not left Thailand since the Covid pandemic started.

 

We are looking forward to a little beach time.

 

Thank you,

 

Greg

[pagallim]

This the requirement for both International and Domestic arrivals:

 

[skatewash]

Yes, that's it.  Mor Chana/Thai Chana or sign-in to get into the bigger stores, other smaller stores don't seem to require it.

As a domestic arrival in Phuket you don't really have to abide by the international arrival rules.  You don't have to be concerned with SHA Plus (hotels, transport, restaurants).

Technically, you need masks when you're outside except when exercising, eating/drinking/smoking.  Certainly a good idea if you're in a crowded area if you can find one of those on Phuket.  Always have a mask with you.  Put it on if you're asked to.  Use a bit of common sense.  They can fine you 1,000 baht (seems to be the going rate) for not wearing a mask but you have to be pretty unlucky/belligerent/uncooperative.  If you've been in Thailand you can probably figure out how enforcement works.

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, skatewash said:

Use a bit of common sense.  They can fine you 1,000 baht (seems to be the going rate) for not wearing a mask but you have to be pretty unlucky/belligerent/uncooperative.

Thumbs up for a well considered post.

So paranoid that others threaten with 20000 Baht for not wearing a mask in the car with my wife.

Edited July 2, 2021 by KhunBENQ

[johng]

1 hour ago, Old Greg said:

We are looking forward to a little beach time.

 

Go to Jomtien instead  much closer,cheaper  and has none of the silly requirements.

[pagallim]

5 minutes ago, johng said:

 

Go to Jomtien instead  much closer,cheaper  and has none of the silly requirements.

 

Are the restaurants legally selling alcohol in Jomtien?   Only one test required to get to Phuket, no biggy.

[johng]

3 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Are the restaurants legally selling alcohol in Jomtien? 

Are they in Phuket ?

 

4 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Only one test required to get to Phuket, no biggy.

Not to mention the fully vaccinated bit, and remember if that "no biggy" test turns out positive you'll be spending the holiday in a Covid camp !

[Cake Monster]

9 minutes ago, pagallim said:

 

Are the restaurants legally selling alcohol in Jomtien?   Only one test required to get to Phuket, no biggy.

You re going all that way to eat a Meal with some kind of Alcoholic beverage. ?

[pagallim]

3 minutes ago, johng said:

Are they in Phuket ?

 

Not to mention the fully vaccinated bit, and remember if that "no biggy" test turns out positive you'll be spending the holiday in a Covid camp !

 

Yes, they are.   You need a negative test to get on the flight in BKK, then there are no tests in Phuket.   

[pagallim]

1 minute ago, Cake Monster said:

You re going all that way to eat a Meal with some kind of Alcoholic beverage. ?

 

I guess it's about options.   The poster wants to come to Phuket for some beach time.   Being able to legally have a beer or glass of wine with a meal is not without its attractions also, especially coming from Bangkok where that's not currently available.

[riclag]

If ya got the AZ vacc ,one doesn't have to have a  RT PCR Test, right ?

Edited July 2, 2021 by riclag

[skatewash]

4 minutes ago, riclag said:

If ya got the AZ vacc ,one doesn't have to have a  RT PCR Test, right ?

Yes, as explained in the graphic above.

[skatewash]

21 minutes ago, johng said:

Are they in Phuket ?

 

Not to mention the fully vaccinated bit, and remember if that "no biggy" test turns out positive you'll be spending the holiday in a Covid camp !

Yes, restaurants legally sell alcohol in Phuket.  Bars that don't also serve food are not allowed to open.

The requirements to enter Phuket domestically are in the graphic above.  They aren't that complicated buy many seem to get them wrong.

[Advocatus Diaboli]

But, Truck Drivers, and the like, can enter Phuket without any of the above on the infographic if they will be in Phuket for less than 12 hours. The more drivers from Bangkok, the more the odds now of the Delta variant being spread to the island. 

[beechbum]

15 hours ago, johng said:

 

Go to Jomtien instead  much closer,cheaper  and has none of the silly requirements.

Sounds like he wants to go to a nice beach though.

[Bogbrush]

Phuket is in the middle of the monsoon so the sea is pretty much unplayable. You might get days where the lifeguards will let you in, but…

 

[pagallim]

An update from today.   Previously, entry into domestic entry into Phuket was permissable either through vaccination, a test certificate, or doing 14 days quarantine.   The 14 days quarantine option has now been removed.

 

https://www.thephuketnews.com/all-first-day-sandbox-arrivals-test-covid-negative-as-rules-change-for-land-entry-80548.php

[Advocatus Diaboli]

19 minutes ago, pagallim said:

An update from today.   Previously, entry into domestic entry into Phuket was permissable either through vaccination, a test certificate, or doing 14 days quarantine.   The 14 days quarantine option has now been removed.

 

https://www.thephuketnews.com/all-first-day-sandbox-arrivals-test-covid-negative-as-rules-change-for-land-entry-80548.php

But delivery drivers etc can still travel to Phuket with none of the aforementioned. I just hope they have not partied the night before in Bangkok, ….. out of sight of the police of course.

[zzzzz]

2 hours ago, Bogbrush said:

Phuket is in the middle of the monsoon so the sea is pretty much unplayable. You might get days where the lifeguards will let you in, but…

 

unless you enjoy surfing, kite boarding or body boarding>
than its the best time to be here

NEVER been refused to be allowed to enter the water

[Exploring Thailand]

On 7/2/2021 at 2:04 PM, Old Greg said:

We are flying into Phuket this weekend from Bangkok, and I want to make sure that I understand what is required of us for our trip.

1. Proof of vaccination OR proof of Covid test OR medical certificate of recovery from Covid

2. Register trip on Go Phuget website.

3. Download and register MorChana app on cell phone

 

Am I missing anything? Regarding MorChana app, does one still need to scan the ThaiChana codes entering businesses?

 

We are expats residing in Bangkok, and have not left Thailand since the Covid pandemic started.

 

Please let us know how it goes. I'm planning a similar trip in a week or so. My understanding was that all you need is item 1 on your list, and the other requirements are for people flying in from abroad. 

 

...

 

Editing to add that, from the link to the Phuket News article, above, it seems that everyone is now required to install the app.

 

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“Additionally, all arrivals must install the tracing Mor Chana app. Anyone who does not follow this condition will not be allowed entry to the island,” the Governor added.

 

Edited July 3, 2021 by Exploring Thailand
Add Phuket News quote

[skatewash]

2 minutes ago, Exploring Thailand said:

 

Please let us know how it goes. I'm planning a similar trip in a week or so. My understanding was that all you need is item 1 on your list, and the other requirements are for people flying in from abroad. 

Requirements in graphic.  Note 14-day quarantine in lieu of other covid options is no longer allowed.

[JOE BAMA]

I read on Thai Visa that I can buy a connecting flight from BKK to Phuket and participate in the Phuket Sandbox.  I hold a non-immigrant B visa and a work permit.  I am traveling in the US now and booked to return to BKK 11 July.  I submitted my COE already but have not heard back yet.  Any revelations regarding this?

[Eibot]

10 hours ago, Bogbrush said:

Phuket is in the middle of the monsoon so the sea is pretty much unplayable. You might get days where the lifeguards will let you in, but…

 

My kids love this season. Nice waves.  Nai Harn is playable everyday. On the west coast mostly in Kata Noi. 

[skatewash]

1 hour ago, JOE BAMA said:

I read on Thai Visa that I can buy a connecting flight from BKK to Phuket and participate in the Phuket Sandbox.  I hold a non-immigrant B visa and a work permit.  I am traveling in the US now and booked to return to BKK 11 July.  I submitted my COE already but have not heard back yet.  Any revelations regarding this?

Not true.  Your arrival in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox must occur in Phuket (no connecting flights from BKK).  Connecting flights are fine as long as they occur outside of Thailand.

[zzzzz]

9 hours ago, JOE BAMA said:

I read on Thai Visa that I can buy a connecting flight from BKK to Phuket and participate in the Phuket Sandbox.  I hold a non-immigrant B visa and a work permit.  I am traveling in the US now and booked to return to BKK 11 July.  I submitted my COE already but have not heard back yet.  Any revelations regarding this?

nope, no ( as yet) connecting flights
if u fly to bangkok u do 14 days quarantine there

 

[beechbum]

COVID contracted at Central a few days ago, Starbucks, didn't see it reported though!

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, beechbum said:

COVID contracted at Central a few days ago, Starbucks, didn't see it reported though!

 

Yes my wife see that on social media. After PM visit.

[oldcpu]

7 hours ago, beechbum said:

COVID contracted at Central a few days ago, Starbucks, didn't see it reported though!

Its on various Thai language social media and has also been on the Thai facebook page (  https://www.facebook.com/83ssj/?__tn__=-UC*F  )  for more at least a couple of days.  Unfortunately, one needs to read Thai to read it.  

 

I am a bit disappointed that not one of the Phuket English language news sources are not quickly translating the Phuket COVID POSITIVE case timelines into the language of their webpages (ie English), while the #s of those afflicted in Phuket are small.

Edited July 4, 2021 by oldcpu

[Advocatus Diaboli]

11 minutes ago, oldcpu said:

Its on various Thai language social media and has also been on the Thai facebook page (  https://www.facebook.com/83ssj/?__tn__=-UC*F  )  for more at least a couple of days.  Unfortunately, one needs to read Thai to read it.  

 

I am a bit disappointed that not one of the Phuket English language news sources are not quickly translating the Phuket COVID POSITIVE case timelines into the language of their webpages (ie English), while the #s of those afflicted in Phuket are small.

‘They must have heard you’

https://www.thephuketnews.com/covid-alert-issued-for-domestic-fight-passengers-and-cafe-customers-80558.php

[Old Greg]

On 7/3/2021 at 11:54 AM, Bogbrush said:

Phuket is in the middle of the monsoon so the sea is pretty much unplayable. You might get days where the lifeguards will let you in, but…

 

Unless you have a surfboard. ????