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Is it still required for travelers entering through the Phuket Sandbox to stay in an SHA+ hotel?

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Aug 28, 2021

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Is it still required for travellers entering through Phuket Sandbox to stay in SHA plus hotel?

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Yes, travelers entering through the Phuket Sandbox program are still required to stay in SHA+ certified hotels. This requirement aims to help hoteliers recover from loss and ensure a standardized level of COVID-19 safety. Some comments clarified that while you can stay at any hotel, it must fulfill the SHA+ requirements to participate in the program.

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James ********

Absolutely... For total of 14 nights

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Frédéric ******************

Of course, this is the basic aim of the sandbox program, helping hoteliers recovering from their loss.

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Garrett ***********

No its not, otherwise you could stay at any hotel...

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You can stay at any hotel, they just have to fulfill the SHA+ requirements to enroll in the program.

By the way, SHA+ is not reserved for Phuket, I know hotels in provinces with no sandbox that are proud to show their SHA+ logo to their guests. Kind of nationwide "covid free" certification.

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Yes it is, it’s just that some hotels don’t qualify.

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Danielle ********

Yes

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Kathy ****************

Yes the Marriott at Merlin Beach is wonderful..

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Thai ******

Yes sure is

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Michael ********

Yes just booked mine today

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Garrett ***********

When you back???

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Michael ********

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just booking stuff now

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Garrett ***********

Might be here, might not. Would be great to grab a beer if we are here at the same time.

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