i just read that phuket sandbox reduced to 7 nights?
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The discussion revolves around the proposed reduction of the Phuket Sandbox stay requirement from 14 to 7 nights for vaccinated travelers. While there are reports about this change, it has not yet been officially confirmed by the Thai government. Community members advise caution, suggesting that travelers wait for official announcements in the Royal Gazette as cabinet approvals can change at the last minute. Current conditions still require a minimum stay of 14 days, although there are options for a '7 + 7' arrangement, allowing for a combination of stays in Phuket and designated areas in nearby provinces.
David *********
Hope so , that's fantastic news , every little bit helps .
Martin *********
UP TO YOU 😁😁
Nick *******
Don't go by what u read on here, The keyboard warriors get bored & all excited. Wait for the Royal Gazzette Official News.
Roger *******
So if U read about it why do I need to post this in here?
Andy *********
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Most Useless Post of the Day award winner!!!
Sabine *********
Maybe for others to know and/or confirm??
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Luc ************
Just wait until the official announcement in the Royal Gazette. 🤷♂️🙄
It will have to be published in the Royal Gazette before we can count on it being legit. They keep changing their minds!!
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Karthik *******
Pilot Phase (1-31 October, 2021)
This will continue with the four popular beach resorts, which were the first destinations to reopen – beginning with Phuket on 1 July, then Surat Thani’s Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao on 15 July, and most recently Krabi and Phang-Nga on 16 August linking with Phuket under the 7+7 Extension arrangement. This phase will also see reopening of new designated areas in Krabi – Khlong Muang and Thap Khaek.
First Phase (1-30 November, 2021)
This will see the reopening extended to 10 other tourism-driven destinations. These include all areas of Bangkok, Krabi and Phang-Nga, and designated areas in Buri Ram (Mueang), Chiang Mai (Mueang, Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, and Doi Tao), Chon Buri (Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Na Jomtien, and Sattahip), Loei (Chiang Khan), Phetchaburi (Cha-Am), Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin), and Ranong (Ko Phayam).
Second Phase (1-31 December, 2021)
The reopening will be extended to 20 more provinces which are tourism-driven, well-known for art and culture, or border destinations. These include Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Nong Khai, Pathum Thani, Phatthalung, Phetchabun, Phrae, Rayong, Samut Prakan, Songkhla, Sukhothai, Trang, Trat, and Yala.
Third Phase (1 January, 2022, onwards)
This will see the reopening of 13 border provinces, including Bueng Kan, Chanthaburi, Kanchanaburi, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Ratchaburi, Sa Kaeo, Satun, Surin, Tak, Ubon Ratchathani, and Udon Thani.
The CCSA has asked all concerned government agencies to prepare for the Phase 1-3 reopening. Meanwhile, foreign tourists can continue to visit the four pilot beach resort destinations under the existing conditions.
TAT will be providing more details of Thailand’s reopening plans as soon as official information becomes available.
im reading multiple news reports that in oct. reduced to 7 days quarantine and nov 1 no quarantine but it doesnt mention if need to be in special hotel
sorry, to be more precise: it is the decision of CCSA which is lead by the prime minister. The cabinet needs to approve, but that should be just an act of formal issue.
If you follow everything thats been happening last year or so you will see so many CSSA proposals have been stopped at this stage.
Whilst i personally think this proposal will be approved it has not been yet. So it is still a proposal until approved by cabinet and put into the royal gazette.
Even then can change last april i think was approved for seven day quarantine for vaccinated people that lasted a week until changed back
what exactly is approved now for vacced incoming tourists? no quarantine in bkk. but do i still have to stay in special hotel for 14 nights. im hearing its 7 nights for vacced tourists on nov 1?
No full opening yet personally think that will be early next year. People jump on social media quoting some TAT or goverment person saying stuff. Just wait
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Bill *********
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im totally confused . if they gonna open up nov 1. dont we need some lead time?
the conditions couldn’t be better and if you can’t do quarantine or the thought of a closed bar ruins your life then all the better. Looking forward to another covid winter in thailand before the masses come back.
18% of GDP was reliant on international tourism latest figures now with Thais not travelling and domestic tourism at all time high is that figure is 10 %.
Agree everyone needs to get vaccinated so factories can keep running instead of stop/starting. But really cannot see economy crashing.
they held off any significant outbreak until April and didn’t aggressively start getting vaccines until after that, and they are charging people to get the vaccine which is absolutely crazy
Also even vaccinated this doesn’t really look like it’s going away any time soon, between the variants, the boosters, and being a carrier even if you’re vaccinated. At some point it’s likely just going to have to live with it is the way it’s looking.
The best thing you can do when shit hits the fan is do with it the best you can, and for me that’s enjoying thailand without the throngs of tourists and less idiots 🤷♂️
well I for one am glad that simple paperwork is keeping an apparent sex tourist away.
Its far more restrictive for me to get into Singapore or West Africa where i work, does that make me a serf or someone that likes to earn lots of money to enjoy life.
before stereotyping me by what I have on my profile is out-of-order. Know the fact before putting me in a category of a sex tourist. I worked in Thailand and promoted tourism. What drew you to Thailand?
I dont disagree with the Pattaya mob, its not for me but its good for some people, each to there own. What i dont like is people commenting how difficult and restrictive it is. It is what it is accept it or not, dont whinge about another countries policy.
Been travelling a lot in Thailand in between work costs are way down. Stayed in fhe centara at new year pre covid prices 6000 baht over new year obligatory dinner for more money. We paid 2000 baht plus we got a 1000 bsht F & B voucher.
Last night stayed in a 250 m2 pool villa 2200 baht. I dont see prices doubling far from it. Just spent two weeks in Rawai i lived there from 2000 to 2016 a lot of the restaurants prices were the same or less from the time i left.
until the lockdown few months ago domestic tourism was Thriving, we tried to go to the River Kwai festival last november and couldnt get a room at any cost.
Badly written nothing is approved except the proposal which the goverment HAS to approve. So many U turns in last year from CSSA proposals that goverment have not approved. Do not take this seriously until it gets goverment approval and is in the royal gazette
no still 14 i just completed yesterday you have option of 7 + 7 which can be 7 days phuket then 7 days certain areas in Phang Nga, Surat and Krabi province
They are proposing two tests instead of three and reducing overall time till you are free to go where you wish.
As of now if you go to other places for second seven days there are still restriction.
Like Koh Yao Noi you can only go official tours and are free to wander beaches but you cannot go into the villages and eat, you are stuck eating at official hotels and official tours.
Samui i believe you cannot rent a vehicle and go wandering around, i havent looked to much into Samui stuff as not interested.
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Kathy ****************
14 at the Marriott at Merlin Beach was wonderful
Bobby ********
It's going to cabinet for approval, so as Michael has indicated, take nothing for granted until the orders have been gazetted. Cabinet has been known to change things at the last minute. I would not be amending any hotel reservations until it's totally official
Michael ********
It has been proposed nothing official yet.
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