Now 7-day stay for Sandbox tourists from any country in the world

[webfact]

 

Thailand’s new quarantine regulations reduce mandatory stay in pilot reopening destinations from 14 to seven days, effective 1 October, 2021.

 

TAT Newsroom 

 

Bangkok, 1 October, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise that under new quarantine regulations approved by the Royal Thai Government, fully vaccinated foreign tourists visiting Phuket, Surat Thani, Phang-Nga, and Krabi via the relevant sandbox programmes can now stay for only seven days before being able to move on to other parts of Thailand.

 

As of today (1 October, 2021), the quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including the pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) system, will be reduced from 14 to seven days.

 

The reduced quarantine time applies to those visiting under the “Sandbox” programme to Phuket, Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao), Phang-Nga (Khao Lak and Ko Yao), and Krabi (Ko Phi Phi, Ko Ngai and Railay Beach).

 

It also means that fully vaccinated tourists can now travel straight to the designated areas of Phang-Nga and Krabi upon landing in Phuket, and stay there for seven days.

 

In addition, from today (1 October 2021) onwards, Thailand has lifted the listing of countries per the level of COVID-19 transmission risks for Sandbox tourists. This means Thailand is now welcoming travellers from any country in the world to the ‘Sandbox’ programme.

 

More details on the situation under the reduced mandatory stay of seven days will be made available as soon as possible.

 

Meanwhile, please visit https://www.tatnews.org/2021/09/thailand-reduces-quarantine-period-for-international-arrivals-from-1-october-2021/ for details of travel requirements under the seven-day quarantine for fully vaccinated foreign tourists, as well as requirements for non-vaccinated or partially-vaccinated tourists under the 10-day quarantine for arrivals by air and 14-day quarantine for arrivals by land.

 

Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2021/10/now-7-day-stay-for-sandbox-tourists-from-any-country-in-the-world/

 

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[JCP108]

Do they explain whether there is a reduction in the number or type of Covid tests a sandboxer will undergo during the seven days?

[Sticky Rice Balls]

21 minutes ago, JCP108 said:

Do they explain whether there is a reduction in the number or type of Covid tests a sandboxer will undergo during the seven days?

therein lies the rub...and not a happy massage rub either!

[tomacht8]

Is there already the planned transfer option at Suvanabumi Airport? Many airlines only offer Bangkok as a destination and not e.g. Koh Samui. Same with Phuket. There is no long range airline which over Krabi as final destination. Can travelers book the connecting flight seperatly themselves?

Edited October 1, 2021 by tomacht8

[tomacht8]

1 hour ago, JCP108 said:

Do they explain whether there is a reduction in the number or type of Covid tests a sandboxer will undergo during the seven days?

Reduction from 3 tests to 2 tests.

Edited October 1, 2021 by tomacht8

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

This means Thailand is now welcoming travellers from any country in the world to the ‘Sandbox’ programme.

The problem is though travellers are avoiding the Thailand Sandbox - and Thailand altogether !

[John Q]

I'm in the phuket sandbox since September 26th. Will I be able to fly to BKK on October 3rd which is my 7th day? I asked for a certificate and fit to fly document from the testing center when I had my 2nd swab test done. 

[Megasin1]

Gradually it will sink in, not quickly and certainly not until tourist spots can't reopen and are a mere shadow of themselves, but sadly I will point out that rather than being the centre of the Universe Thailand has become the place where if the world needed an enema, God would stick the tube. They will get the same result for Dewalhi, as they got for Golden week and it will go on and on until they start mass testing, honest reporting and a proper vaccine regime. One thing that has come out of covid is that <deleted> and bluster are no longer acceptable as international  currency.

[cclub75]

1 minute ago, Megasin1 said:

They will get the same result for Dewalhi, as they got for Golden week and it will go on and on until they start mass testing, honest reporting and a proper vaccine regime. One thing that has come out of covid is that <deleted> and bluster are no longer acceptable as international  currency.

Indeed. After more than 1 year and a half, they still refuse to understand.

 

It's pathetic.

 

Every week they try to sugarcoat the "sandbox"... To the point of total absurdity ! Look at their sign now ! "alcohol allowed" and even "Live music !"

????

 

That's a very powerful message for... tourists... They are supposed to be thrilled, wai, and say "thank you !"

[ezzra]

Reading all the comments above i guess that things will come clearer as time goes on, as of right now, there are more questions than answers...

[Bkk Brian]

Sandbox = quarantine no matter how you dress it up, no matter how many countries you invite in.

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

Is there already the planned transfer option at Suvanabumi Airport? Many airlines only offer Bangkok as a destination and not e.g. Koh Samui. Same with Phuket. There is no long range airline which over Krabi as final destination. Can travelers book the connecting flight seperatly themselves?

It is confusing and it changes daily.

For Phuket - you must fly direct, Not via Bangkok.

For Samui there is a 'quarantined' transfer route for a transfer to one of the three daily special Samui Plus flights. (No domestic passengers allowed.)

There are also scheduled flights to Samui for domestic travellers. (No International passengers allowed unless they have quarantined in Bangkok first.) The passengers cannot mix and match.

 

[racinkc1]

1 hour ago, John Q said:

I'm in the phuket sandbox since September 26th. Will I be able to fly to BKK on October 3rd which is my 7th day? I asked for a certificate and fit to fly document from the testing center when I had my 2nd swab test done. 

Do you have to fly out of Phuket? Also could you tell me what the SHABA cert is? Do you get it if you book directly with the hotel or do you have to use some site?

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s new quarantine regulations reduce mandatory stay in pilot reopening destinations from 14 to seven days, effective 1 October, 2021.

Foreign tourists fully vaccinated and tested prior to arrival with a COE should not have to negotiate the scam of quarantine in a SHA facility or other.

They are as safe as they can be, it's the un-vaccinated locals that pose the problem.

Solve that and open up properly.

 

[edwinchester]

I spoke with one of my daughter's in the UK last night about quarantine in Thailand as she and her family visit every year. No way will they be visiting until there is no quarantine. She also mentioned that they'd all had a holiday in Majorca recently and the tour company had subsidized all the covid tests for the family of five....total cost for all of the tests worked out the equivalent of 3000 bht, compare with the approximate 16000 bht for tests they'd have to pay for a Thai holiday.

[JCP108]

1 hour ago, cclub75 said:

Indeed. After more than 1 year and a half, they still refuse to understand.

 

It's pathetic.

 

Every week they try to sugarcoat the "sandbox"... To the point of total absurdity ! Look at their sign now ! "alcohol allowed" and even "Live music !"

????

 

That's a very powerful message for... tourists... They are supposed to be thrilled, wai, and say "thank you !"

Yes. And, in the publication which can't be linked, they today said they expect 1 million tourists in Phuket between now and the next six months!!! Hahahahahahaha!

[Pedrogaz]

I wonder if the price of quarantine will also come down?

[Xonax]

59 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said:

I wonder if the price of quarantine will also come down?

My guess is, that the price will go up.

Can a domestic traveller from Bangkok to Phuket now prove to be Covid free with self-testing using the Thai FDA-approved Anitgen Test Kit, or is this solely an option for Phuket residents?? Do we no longer need to show proof of at least one night reservation in a Phuket hotel?
 

Edited October 2, 2021 by Xonax

[TooMuchTime]

Anyone have data from any country on the rate at which someone tests positive during any "quarantine" stay?

With conditions of NEG test before departure and NEG on arrival?

[Blumpie]

Why do they advertise live music?  Live  music in Thailand has always been a horror show.  It was like screaming cats and base ad nauseam.  

[superal]

So to cope with the predicted increase of tourists due to the reduced 7 day quarantine , will the authorities allow farangs to use inter-provincial buses and flights , indeed bring back buses to provide a reasonable service and reinstate flight routes .   Also not forget that after you have finished your quarantine and maybe travel to a village , it is quite likely that the head of the village will want you to do another session of inhouse quarantine . Sandbox details neglect to mention this .

[Deli]

3 hours ago, racinkc1 said:

Do you have to fly out of Phuket? Also could you tell me what the SHABA cert is? Do you get it if you book directly with the hotel or do you have to use some site?

Afterthe 2nd test you should be allowed to fly out from anywhere.

SHABA Code is supplied by the hotel, once you paid for your stay.

[Deli]

48 minutes ago, Blumpie said:

Why do they advertise live music?  Live  music in Thailand has always been a horror show.  It was like screaming cats and base ad nauseam.  

You should not call your in-laws shouting at you making music, though.

Edited October 2, 2021 by Deli

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Blumpie said:

Why do they advertise live music?  Live  music in Thailand has always been a horror show.  It was like screaming cats and base ad nauseam.  

Clearly you haven't even looked.

Pics of

Saxaphone bar bkk, and Bebop Phuket town.

 

I could of posted hundreds of excellent music places

Edited October 2, 2021 by DrJack54

[DaLa]

22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Clearly you haven't even looked.

Pics of

Saxaphone bar bkk, and Bebop Phuket town.

 

I could of posted hundreds of excellent music places

This is a really important issue in the scheme and one that needs clarifying. The number of instruments is noted ...

 

 

 

but does anyone know what type of instruments are allowed. Guitars are obviously safe instruments , but all that thrashing around on drums can't be good for transmitting Covid-19 and the brass and woodwind section with all that spitting must surely be banned.

[racinkc1]

does anyone know if you need a departure flight out of the sandbox in order to book your swabs? It looks like you need to from the PSAS site....

[racinkc1]

1 hour ago, Deli said:

Afterthe 2nd test you should be allowed to fly out from anywhere.

SHABA Code is supplied by the hotel, once you paid for your stay.

OK thank you. But, do I need a departure flight to book the swabs? It looks like I may need one. If yes do you book a flight out on the 8th day or what?

[stubuzz]

26 minutes ago, racinkc1 said:

OK thank you. But, do I need a departure flight to book the swabs? It looks like I may need one. If yes do you book a flight out on the 8th day or what?

Do you need to leave by air or can go by car/boat?

[Deli]

1 hour ago, racinkc1 said:

OK thank you. But, do I need a departure flight to book the swabs? It looks like I may need one. If yes do you book a flight out on the 8th day or what?

no

[Rampant Rabbit]

Im trying to control my excitment, not sure thats  excitement or excrement?