Can I change my flight to a sandbox destination in Thailand and still use my Thai pass and visa?

Thai Pass Thai Visa Test and Go Scheme Sandbox Program Phuket Sandbox Travel Regulations Visa Application Process

Jan 6, 2022

3 years ago

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Question:

I have my Thai pass and Thai visa and am meant to be doing the test and go scheme - arriving on 17th January in Bangkok.

If the 10th January rule does get implemented can I quickly book a new flight to a sandbox place and book a 7 day hotel there? Will be Visa and Thai pass still be accepted at this airport as I would have applied for them, stating I was staying at a Bangkok Hotel? I will take proof of new hotel with me.

Edit: I’d be leaving on the same day as planned just would book my flight to Phuket instead of Bangkok.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of changing their arrival flight from Bangkok to a sandbox location (Phuket) due to the implementation of new travel rules. They already possess a Thai pass and visa and are concerned about whether these would still be valid if they rebook to Phuket instead. Comments indicate that they would need to reapply for the Thai pass to enter Phuket directly, as the existing pass is only valid for a short time (72 hours) and is tied to their original destination.

David *******

You need to goto the destination you applied for you will need to redo the pass again unfortunately.

3 years ago

Steve ********

TP only good for 72 hours.

3 years ago

Michael ********

You would have to fly directly to Phuket to do sandbox and have to apply again for Thaipass

3 years ago

Lewis ***********

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@Michael *******

it should still be in date if I leave on the same day as planned anyway right?

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Lewis **********

its not very clear about changing from BKK to Phuket. But one answer to a post recently they were told to reapply as hotels, covid testing is set up differently in Phuket.

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Lewis ***********

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@Michael *******

why would I have to apply for Thai pass again?

3 years ago

Adam ********

@Lewis **********

because your Thailand pass only has your one day test and go on it, you would have to apply for a Thailand pass again under the Phuket sandbox scheme

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Lewis **********

Your Thailand Pass is for entry into Bangkok. If you don't enter Bangkok, you need a new Thailand Pass for Phuket. If you changed something like your hotel, it would probably be fine to just carry the new booking with you, but that big of a change will not be allowed under the same Thailand Pass. The airline probably wouldn't even let you board, and even if they did you run a huge risk of being refused entry to Thailand. Someone was refused entry recently for arriving 5 hours too early.

3 years ago

Adam ********

@Brandon ***********

you need a Thailand pass for the Phuket sandbox and asq quarantine

3 years ago

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Adam ********

Michael ********

@Lewis **********

test & go is one thing sandbox is another, thats how i read it, i maybe wrong will look at it more. But agree with Wayne wait till friday.

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Lewis **********

Until its announced about the 10th no one really knows. They may say if not arrived by 10th then all pre approved are now invalid and have to re-apply its a crystal ball until officially announced

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

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