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Are direct flights the only option for the Phuket Sandbox program?

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Jul 15, 2021

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Philip *********

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For the Phuket sandbox, are direct flights the only option? I am flying from Chicago, with a layover in Abu Dhabi. Does this flight not qualify since I am not arriving in Phuket directly from America?

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For the Phuket Sandbox program, it is required to have a direct flight into Phuket from outside Thailand. Layovers in other Thai cities, such as Bangkok, disqualify your flight. Arriving into Phuket directly from an international location is essential.

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Garrett ***********

Direct flight meaning you can't flying into Bangkok, needs to be directly into Phuket from outside Thailand

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Michael ********

No its Directly into Phuket not via any other airport in Thailand. Outside Thailand doesnt matter

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Philip *********

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Ok, thank you!

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