Why does my friend from Egypt need to take a chartered flight for the Sandbox program in Thailand?

Thailand travel restrictions Sandbox program Visa regulations International flights COVID-19 entry requirements

Nov 21, 2021

3 years ago

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Hey guys, 

I'm planning to move to Thailand in January. I'm from Europe and vaccinated so I'm allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine for 7 days. My friend is from Egypt (Also vaccinated) but he is only eligible for the Sandbox program. 

I read on Thaiembassy.com that for the Sandbox Programme my friend needs to arrive through the international airports (chartered flights only).

I don’t understand why he needs to take a chartered flight. Why can’t he take a normal flight from Cairo to Bangkok. And how can he get on a chartered flight? 

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Thanks in advance! 😃

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the entry requirements for their friend from Egypt, who needs to take a chartered flight to enter Thailand under the Sandbox program, while the user himself can enter without quarantine. The conversation highlights the importance of checking official embassy resources for accurate information and clarifies that the specific flight requirements may depend on the traveler's country of origin and the current restrictions in place.

Rap ***********

i wish i could go in th too. my favorite country in the world

3 years ago

Steve **********

@Rapha **********

maybe late next year. Not as much do to covid, although still surging, but everything is closed.

As early as yesterday another

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, a Dunken Donut and fav restraunt closed for good

3 years ago

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Steve **********

Bruce *****

At present you do need to quarantine for one day. Your friend from Egypt is subject to more restrictive rules it is what it is

3 years ago

Kurt ********

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3 years ago

Mau****

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@Kurt *******

Perfect! Thank you!

3 years ago

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Mau****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes I completely understand. Does it matter from which country I board, or do they only care about my nationality? For example if I fly from Egypt which rules will apply for me? My nationality is Dutch.

3 years ago

David *******

@Maurits ********

it’s the country you are in that counts not your nationality.

3 years ago

Mau****

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@David ******

Perfect thank you very much!

3 years ago

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Mau****

Michael ********

Bad terminology from that non official website.

Any flights will do Sandbox Bangkok you have to fly Bangkok. Sandbox Phuket have to fly direct to Phuket.

3 years ago

Mau****

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@Michael *******

awesome thank you! 😁

3 years ago

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Mau****

Jared **********

That website isn’t the government site and your friend should just go on his embassy page for the specifics

Likely he’s not coming from a “safe” country which have stricter entry requirements

3 years ago

Mau****

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@Jared *********

sweet! Thanks Jared 👌

3 years ago

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Mau****

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