Answered5 years ago
Is a PCR test required for travelers from Bangkok to Phuket, and must they be vaccinated?
Just saw this online and wondering if anyone else can verify. Does this mean a PCR test is now required for everyone? Also does this mean anyone traveling from Bangkok must be vaccinated to travel to Phuket?
Answer summary
Travelers from dark red and red zones to Phuket are required to be fully vaccinated and also present a negative COVID-19 test (RT-PCR or Rapid). Those coming from other zones may only need one of the two: either proof of vaccination or a negative test. There is ongoing discussion regarding vaccination requirements, with some suggesting that those recovered from COVID-19 within the last 90 days may not need to show proof of vaccination.
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Stefan *******
start from the beginning.. they let only vaccinated in the country soon. :-(
Bobby ********
Stefan Funke. Hopefully!
John ******
Is that true? Have plan to fly bkk -> phuket sunday so i need test AND vaccine??? lol wtf..
Jeff **********
Sca-rewd.
John ******
Huh..
John ******
yes coming pattaya
Michael ********
@John *****
if you are coming from dark red or red zone yesBobby ********
John Cane. Yes. Both
Paul *****************
I stay in nice Garden Germany.
Andrew *******
Is there anywhere you can fly from that's not a red zone .
Bobby ********
Andrew Hodge. There's only a handful of flights at the moment and they're all from Bangkok, so entry at the moment is very restrictive. They want the sandbox to work, so they've put up the shutters.
Dave *******
Travis *******
@Blaise ***
vaccinated AND test required when traveling from dark red or red zones. Vaccinated OR test from all other zones.Bobby ********
Travis Booth. Dark red and red zones you don't need vaccine if you've recovered from covid-19 in the last 90 days
Travis *******
@Bobby *******
correct. I just omitted that part because it's probably not relevant for most people. 
Pascal ********
2 shots of sinovac or 1 shot of AstraZeneca (no less than 14 days) and no problem to go in Phuket, if nothing as mention before a covid test is required to enter Phuket
Bobby ********
As of today. Dark red and red zones must be vaccinated. An earlier report stated that over 400 people were turned back at the bridge today
Travis *******
@Bobby *******
vaccinated AND a test coming to Phuket from those zones.
Marco *******
Being fully vaccinated is not enough. Oh well...do they want a third shot?
Marco *******
They should just require to be fully vaccinated like in Europe. No more testing
Bobby ********
Marco Costa. It clearly says fully vaccinated is sufficient. Not sure what you're reading
Bobby ********
Travis Booth. I was actually replying to the poster's question about vaccination. He asked if a third shot was required. I said "fully vaccinated" is sufficient in response to his question. He didn't appear to be querying the test
Travis *******
@Bobby *******
I never said anything about a 3rd shot. I posted it because you said being fully vaccinated is sufficient, but it's not when traveling from those zones. A test is also required. Bobby ********
Travis Booth. Where does it say you need a third shot?
Marco *******
Pure insanity
Stephan ***********
Vaccination and negative test (RT-PCR or Rapid), yes...
Nigel *********
If coming from dark red and red zones
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