Can I travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui while on a COVID extension visa, and what are the entry requirements?

Bangkok to Koh Samui travel Thai visa extensions COVID-19 travel restrictions quarantine requirements Thai immigration policy Samui+ program vaccination requirements

Aug 16, 2021

3 years ago

Cheryl ******

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Has anyone travelled from Bangkok to Koh Samui? Was trying to find more information about this but it’s gotten me extremely confused. 

1) Can I fly from BKK to Samui?

2) I’m on the covid extension (from visa exempt) which I extended in BKK. Will I be able to extend it in Samui too? My extension expires end of Aug. 

3) I’m not vaccinated yet and if I’m not wrong, I will need to do a quarantine. Is this the same as the BKK quarantine where I will need to quarantine in an ALQ hotel?

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Traveling from Bangkok to Koh Samui is possible, but there are specific conditions. Flights to Samui are limited due to the Samui+ program. You can extend your COVID extension visa in Samui if you have registered your location with a TM30. For entry into Samui, being vaccinated and providing a PCR test is generally required, and unvaccinated travelers may face quarantine, similar to requirements in Bangkok.

Travis *******

Lots of incorrect information here. You don't need to be on a long term visa or be old or sick to get the vaccine. I'm 33 with no health conditions and on a covid extension and I was vaccinated here with AstraZeneca.

3 years ago

Cheryl ******

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@Travis ******

oh how did you register for the vaccination? Didn’t you have to select the type of visa you have?

3 years ago

Travis *******

@Cheryl *****

yes and I selected "other". This was done in Phuket though it should be noted.

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Bobby ********

Coming from Bangkok you need Vaccination and PCR test.

3 years ago

Cheryl ******

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@Bobby *******

thanks. I want to get vaccinated. Unfortunately, can’t do that here in Thailand 😕

3 years ago

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

1) no, there are no flights to Samui except for people flying into the country and going there for the Samui+ program.

2) if you have a TM30 for your location in Samui you can use the Samui immigration office.

3) I'm not sure what the most recent entry restrictions are for Samui

3 years ago

Cheryl ******

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

thanks

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