Three More Thailand Sandboxes Join Phuket On Tuesday

Category: Tourism, Posted:09 Jan 2022 | 20:33 pm

The Thai government has added three more Sandbox destinations along with Phuket for vaccinated international travelers.

Effective on Tuesday 11^th January 2022, Phang Nga (including Khao Lak), Krabi, and Surat Thai (Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao) will be open to Sandbox visitors.

The current Sandbox restrictions mean a minimum of seven-night stays in SHA-approved hotels, and undergo PCR tests along with insurance of USD50,000. After seven nights in a Sandbox hotel, visitors can travel to other locations in Thailand.

For those wishing to arrive in Bangkok, the Test and Go program is currently suspended and only the Alternative Quarantine program that requires seven days in a hotel will apply.

For more details, visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand link CLICK

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