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What experiences have people had with the Phuket Sandbox?
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Jul 4, 2021
5 years ago
Gene **********
ORIGINAL POSTERSo????
Anyone on here experience the Phuket Sandbox? Or know someone?
Any feedback?
Anyone on here experience the Phuket Sandbox? Or know someone?
Any feedback?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around the experiences and opinions of various individuals regarding the Phuket Sandbox, a program aimed at allowing vaccinated tourists to enter Thailand for leisure while adhering to certain COVID-19 protocols. Participants share feedback, potential challenges, and personal anecdotes related to travelling to Phuket, along with discussions about quarantine rules and vaccination requirements.
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Martin **********
I live in north East. As far I know I could just jump in my car and drive to the sandbox.
Nothing more to say.
Nothing more to say.
Benjamin ******
@Martin *********
You can not join the sandbox. The sandbox is a 14 day "island quarantine". You can visit Phuket though.Reply to
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Toll ***************
It’s a good time not to be first in this case. Didn’t want to be negative ,believe me because I wanted to go with my wife,I am in Chiang Mai but even to get there is a hassle and it’s partially open.
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/?ref=shareAdam ******
you all know why its called Sandbox (the government is in the sand they dont see the box anymore)
Christopher ***********
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you win this year's Darwin Award.Adam *******
I'm heading out in 4 weeks myself no matter what people say after all it will certainly be better in the sandbox than stuck in Ireland rhats for sure. Go enjoy yourself my friend
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@Adam ******
What's it like there?Adam *******
@Billy ******
outdoor dining only , gyms onky opened 1 month ago, do indoor bars, clubs etc, similar to UK , But now there talking Indian Varient boll#x so fuck that id rather be out in Phuket enjoying my time Billy *******
@Adam ******
Not to mention the social engineers there hey? Mass immigration? Every 100 years, 1918 Spanish Flu, 1820 Cholera outbreak, 1720 Bubonic plague, hmm. Coincidence? Reply to
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Chester ********
A guy live feed to facebook yesterday showed they walked about 3 km just to find an open restaraunt lol
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@Chester *******
damnMark *******
@Chester *******
yep I saw that, I was a bit confused, didn’t the Thai government informed the locals what was happening??? Why all these places were still closed.Reply to
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Craig ********
One thing I have learned in life listen to all advice available then make up your own mind, if everything didn’t have some sort of risk then life would be boring , a calculated and educated risk will win out every time in my book, do your research and ask questions then weigh it all up and decide from that. I am going to Thailand and using the sandbox because I am vaccinated and it seems like an interesting adventure
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@Craig *******
totally agree with you. No hurry for me, hoping 4th quarter is easier.Reply to
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Craig ********
I am going
Andy **********
I've heard it is a disaster.
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@Andy *********
it’s not a disaster but a bit complicated if you don’t understand the rules which appliedJean ****************
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Alejandra **********
I recommend you to follow this group
They are doing a great job to help us to get to Phuket Sandbox !!
Thanks a lot 🙏🏻
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They are doing a great job to help us to get to Phuket Sandbox !!
Thanks a lot 🙏🏻
Ivan ********
Boycott!!!
Jimmy **********
My mate arrived on the 2nd July to phuket. And after all the paperwork he had to produce his girlfriend was able to fly in to phuket from Bangkok no vaccine no PCR test no questions.
Got to laugh really 🤣
Got to laugh really 🤣
Kanyarat **************
Thats surprising! Im Thai and my friend just fly to the west, he told me that they wont let you fly without any covid test unless you got a prove of vaccination. 🤷♀️🤷♀️
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@Jimmy *********
no test for GF??? Jimmy **********
@John *******
no test for GF and she flew from Bangkok to phuket John ********
@Jimmy *********
maybe only foreigners need covid testJimmy **********
@John *******
all domestic flights within Thailand may it be Thai or Foreigner must have had vaccine 14 days before travel to phuket OR PCR test done 7 days before travel and then another on arrival. My friends GF has not had a vaccine and she never got any tests. Not even on arrival to Phuket. She lives in Bangkok that has high number of case's. Gene **********
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wowJimmy **********
@Gene *********
it's Thailand what do you expect. Say one thing do another lolReply to
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Chris *********
If they pass a virginity test it's ok.
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@Chris ********
bell end not all thai women the same Chris *********
@Chris ********************
clearly my comment is far too nuanced for your limited comprehension skills. Sit down before hurt yourself there little buddy Reply to
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Arjun ********
@Jimmy *********
yeah you believe what your mate says Jimmy **********
@Arjun *******
I believe the pictures I have seen Arjun ********
@Jimmy *********
of course you do - he took pictures of his entry, walking through the airport etc Jimmy **********
@Arjun *******
stupid manReply to
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Gene **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jimmy *********
I didn’t think locals could stay in room with foreigner men?Julian ******************
@Gene *********
no cant on the first 24 hours you need to wait for the results firstJimmy **********
@Gene *********
yes canJean ****************
@Jimmy *********
official.Reply to
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Max *******
All I know cats pee and poo in sand
Chris *********
@Max ******
Has your family set you in a little plastic square pan and told you it's the beach? I've got news for you...Max *******
@Chris ********
Cats wee and poo on the beach too they are not fussy where they leave a message. Do not forget to take your toys with you when you go to the beachReply to
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Channel **********
Take a look at Thaiger on YouTube featuring the 1st day of opening of Phuket Sandbox.
A very unbiased walk about report with a straight forward honest opinion.
A very unbiased walk about report with a straight forward honest opinion.
Gene **********
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Sandro-Sam *********
If people are taking lethal jabs to get there it could be a pine box experience instead
Winston *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
hundreds of millions of people are laughing at your stupid comment. Currently, 95% of all hospitalizations for covid are among the unvaccinated.What's it like being in a cult of stupid?
Sandro-Sam *********
@Winston ********
ask me next yearWinston *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
nah. You'll be dead by then after you join the Anti-vaxxers in sharing the 'rona. Sandro-Sam *********
@Winston ********
if Im dead its because someone suicided me 555Winston *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
so you're planning on killing yourself? I guess that's one less trumpanista, if that's what you want.Sandro-Sam *********
@Winston ********
Read what I said Winston *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
learn what suicide means. Reply to
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Marlene ******
@Sandro-Sam ********
agreeBob ********
@Sandro-Sam ********
Wow!..did more people die from the jab than from the Covid...I haven't been following it ?Christopher ***********
@Sandro-Sam ********
your President Trump got the jab.Sandro-Sam *********
@Christopher **********
you watch too much TVChristopher ***********
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@Christopher **********
I guess he had to provide it for those that think they need it. I don’t think he took it. Reply to
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Filippo *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
so Pharmaceutical companies are killing their own customers: smart!!!!Sandro-Sam *********
@Filippo ********
and their own employeesFilippo *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
shhahahahaha you must be a troll Sandro-Sam *********
@Filippo ********
whats a troll ? Someone who doesn’t believe any politician ?Reply to
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James ********
@Sandro-Sam ********
get real!!Bobby ********
The OP asks a question about how the sandbox is going, and the anti-vaxxer whackos come crawling out from under their rocks, armed with their latest YouTube videos 🤣🤣🤣
Ivan ***********
@Bobby *******
Oh wow, even after the first jab? 😰Bobby ********
Ivan Shirjanov. Indonesia has just closed the door! Thailand next I think!
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Ivan ***********
@Sandro-Sam ********
Do not open their eyes, they enjoy keep them closed and listen the fairy stories.Baz ******
@Sandro-Sam ********
idiotBaz ******
Alcohol. Why do you want to scare people
If you dont want to take it, dont.
Let people make up their own mind
If you dont want to take it, dont.
Let people make up their own mind
Sandro-Sam *********
@Baz *****
as you are the smart one here, name one ingredient of your preferred jab ?Baz ******
@Sandro-Sam ********
u work for the NHS. are yoy sating the jabs haven't saved lives?Like i say. Idiot
Sandro-Sam *********
@Baz *****
that question was too hard for you was it ? Tell me an ingredient in your 🍺, thats more your level of intelligence.Reply to
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Edna *******
@Sandro-Sam ********
stop spreading nonsense. Thais are afraid enough as it is.Peter ***************
Sandro-Sam *********
@Peter **************
growing everyday 👍 Reply to
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Sandro-Sam *********
@Edna ******
they should beReply to
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Martin *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
where are you situated Andy ********
@Martin ********
he's not on planet Earth for sure 🙄🙄Sandro-Sam *********
@Martin ********
you want my longitude & latitude ?Reply to
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Oliver ********
@Sandro-Sam ********
They aren't. And sandbox in this context means experiment.Sandro-Sam *********
@Oliver *******
I hope you're right.Reply to
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Michael ********
Ruth *******
@Michael *******
same guy who got the vaccine after getting COVID, after convincing so many it was not a real thing. Truly incredible Bobby ********
Michael Dawson. The Trump Cure is ok, the only side effect is it makes the skin go a strange orange colour 🤣
Ivan ***********
@Bobby *******
You will get the trombosis after the first, second, third or fourth vaccine, that's for sure.Reply to
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Ivan ***********
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@Ivan **********
I wish my Father had had the chance to have the vaccination. He passed away last August from covid before vaccines were complete.Up to you
Ivan ***********
@Michael *******
Yeah right, the vaccines would save him and he really died from Covid. Up to you.Reply to
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Edna *******
@Michael *******
Trump is stupid and a fool. We voted him out and he is still crying.Sandro-Sam *********
@Michael *******
choose your medicine and accept the result. I choose the “bleach”, good luck with your choiceMichael ********
@Sandro-Sam ********
Had mine months ago still here alive and kicking. Also had yellow fever so i can work in Africa and South America.All the ones as a kid as well.
Also tetanus as well also good for work.
My choice
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@Michael *******
Wow, thats some cocktail Sandro-Sam *********
@Michael *******
its not as fast working as bleach, thats why I prefer bleachJames *********
@Sandro-Sam ********
Please, film that for us.Reply to
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Bob *******
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Nick *******
Yes could do with a little bit more sand in the box. Coz many Overweight Americans keep belly flopping everywhere. 🤣🤣
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we Americans are overweight? Show me your abs! Gene **********
ORIGINAL POSTERWell since this is my post! I’ve been coming to Thailand longer than most! Yes there are overweight foreigners in the beaches! My observation is mostly Europeans.
Christian **********
@Nick ******
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: "When comparing the proportion of obese men and women across OECD countries, Australia had the 2nd highest proportion of obese men (32%), behind the United States (38%)." Don't worry, you'll catch up.Nick *******
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i wasn't comparing.Manuela **********
@Nick ******
you were trying to be ‘funny’ and failed. Why bother to reply when you have nothing to actually contribute?Nick *******
@Manuela *********
don't need to try & be funny. Im making a statement. An who are you to say what i can post on here. Reply to
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hahaha funnyGene **********
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that’s a strange comment based on my question?🙄🤔Roger *******
@Gene *********
people like that bug me, trying to be funny with an ordinary general question and comment like that is infuriating and just boring 🥱Reply to
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Yoana ******************
I am leaving Phuket tomorrow and returning mid August. Can tell you then :-)
Derek ***********
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that badReply to
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Paul *******
I am trying now for outbound from uk in two weeks time. Lots of ensuring that docs saved in right place. I think also key is a hotel that communicates well and knows the score.
Billy **********
@Paul ******
UK put on red list nowJohn *********
@Billy *********
bullshit Mr trollBilly **********
UK, Spain, France and Portugal have been put on Thailand Red list, check your facts before you start abusing people you fucking retard
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@Billy *********
don’t think so. I understand it’s Amber. Will checkBilly **********
@Paul ******
yes was Amber but pretty sure it's gone read, was going to book flight yesterday but trying to find out more info before I commitBilly **********
It was an article published in pattaya mail July 4th if you can Google it
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J ******************
Better to ask when it is fully operational rather than after just 2 days
Ruth *******
John Briggs what part of 90% do you not understand?
Ruth *******
John Briggs sure it does. 90% efficacy. How many people were on the flight?
Doreen **********
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There are many reports of people enjoying their time in Phuket already Steven *******
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where's the proof, date and video it, 😂😂😂😂😂 keep it 100, or don't post rubbish Michael ********
@Steven ******
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???, enjoying there time in phuket, Starbucks 😂😂😂😂 where the bars music, girls, food, beaches, enjoying their time 🤔🤔🤔Steven *******
@Michael *******
love your work, 😂😂😂 stay safe brother 🙏Reply to
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@Doreen *********
they probably were already there still best to see what it is like after 14 days .There was a post for example on July 1 where a guy said in Patong hardly anything was open. The first day of arrivals were mostly from middle east second day was when first European arrivals started ,you can't leave your hotel until you get your first test result. Suggest you also take a look at Thai PBS that talks about a positive case that arrived on a Thai Smile flight from Bangkok. Reply to
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Benjamin ******
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules, however I recommend asking this question here:
There are reports of people using the sandbox successfully.
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There are reports of people using the sandbox successfully.
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