Can international arrivals use connecting flights through Bangkok to enter the Phuket Sandbox?

Sep 1, 2021
3 years ago
Jay ******
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Has it been confirmed as yet, now that domestic flights are restarting, whether international arrivals into the Phuket Sandbox can be made via connecting flights through BKK?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
As of the latest comments, it has not been confirmed whether international arrivals can use connecting flights through Bangkok (BKK) to enter the Phuket Sandbox. Current information suggests that transit through Bangkok to Phuket is not allowed, though there was initial speculation. Passengers can transit via Bangkok only if they are part of the Samui scheme, provided the tickets are booked together. The situation may change with the resumption of domestic flights, but no updates are available yet.
Bill *********
if they did alot more airline options would be available
Stuart *********
There was talk right at the start of the sandbox scheme to allow transit via Bangkok, however it became apparent that this wasn’t going to be allowed. You can transit Bangkok if using the Samui scheme as long as the tickets are booked together. Whether they’ll change the rules for Phuket once domestic flights start back up again is anyone’s guess at this point.
Mike *******
I am still waiting, too !!!
Giorgio **********
Still no transit in Bangkok via Phuket.
Danny *******
Why is this funny?
Brandon ************
Not even any rumors of this. Not likely on the horizon.
Michael ********
No
Jay ******
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@Michael *******
thanks. Obviously not the answer I was hoping for, but good to know for sure! 👍
Carsten ************
@Jay *****
nothing is sure for more than 24 hours :-D
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