Relevant Information from Tourism Ministry

Child Policy	Children under 6 years of age must travel only with their parents or guardians who have been vaccinated; In the case the parents or guardians are found to have COVID-19, the children are to be placed in isolation for 14 days.
Countries	The Phuket Sandbox is applicable only for fully vaccinated international travellers from countries/regions with a low to medium risk of SAR-CoV-2 virus as announced and constantly updated by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). *The list will be available soon. High-risk countries are not allowed entry at this stage.
Visa & Certificate of Entry	Every traveller must obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE) at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/. Check the website to see the required documents; Embassy/Consulate-General takes 3 working days to process the application; Applicants can check the result of the application on the website.
Insurance	International travellers must have an insurance covering treatment and medical expenses including those related to COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of US$100,000. The insurance must cover the total duration of stay in Thailand.
Vaccines	All vaccinated international arrivals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine registered with the MoPH or approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Arrivals must be vaccinated more than 14 days. Proof of vaccination must be submitted when applying for a COE.
Airlines	Airlines that have announced direct flights to Phuket: – British Airways – Cathay Pacific – El Al – Etihad Airways – Emirates – Singapore Airlines – THAI – Qatar Airways Please check the flight schedule on the respective airline’s websites. Please be aware that some airlines are unable to operate into your home country for your return.
Before Arrival in Phuket	You must get a medical certificate with an RT-PCR laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
At the Airport	You must download and install the alert application. At Immigration, you are required to complete your arrival card, show your COE and passport.
SHA & SHA Plus+	‘SHA’ is a certification for businesses who meet the basic standards of hygiene and health safety for their products and services in accordance with the nationwide measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). ‘SHA Plus’ is a certification for companies/individuals who have received the SHA certificate AND 70% of the workforce has been vaccinated. Here is the constantly updated list of SHA Plus businesses in Phuket.
While in Phuket	You can go anywhere in Phuket, BUT you must strictly follow the DMHTTA precautions: D – Distancing, M – Mask wearing, H – Handwashing, T – Temperature check, T – Testing for COVID-19, and A – alert application. Masks must be worn at all times in public areas and if there are two or more people in a vehicle. You may be required to undergo a COVID-19 test using an RT-PCR or a rapid antigen method during your stay per the MoPH’s guidelines. Q. Can a 2nd guest who is already resident in Thailand join a guest who has arrived ‘internationally’ into a ‘SHA Plus’ hotel? A. Yes, providing the guest follows all rules stipulated for Thais and expats in Thailand.
Accommodation	It is mandatory that you book a ‘SHA Plus’ accommodation establishment for your stay in Phuket. Residing in a private residence is not allowed for COVID-19 control purposes. Q. Must I book a consecutive stay in one place? A. You can move between SHA Plus hotels during your stay. Q. Booking must be prepaid? or if proof of the booking will suffice? A. Prepaid. Q. Are there standardised cancellation and refund policies for ‘SHA Plus’ hotels for peace of mind agreed upon by all ‘SHA Plus’ hoteliers? A. Yes.
COVID-19 Test	RT-PCR test: – Every hospital in Phuket can provide an RT-PCR test; – The cost of an RT-PCR covid test ranges from 2,500-4,000 Baht per person. Rapid test: – You can get a rapid test from hospitals, clinics, and private labs in Phuket; – The cost of a rapid test ranges from 450-1,000 Baht per person. COVID-19 testing is at the travellers’ own expense.
Tours & Excursion	We recommend that you only book an excursion with ‘SHA Plus’ certified companies for your safety; *Further information under review.
Restaurants	We recommend that you only use ‘SHA Plus’ certified restaurants for your safety, but you may dine-in at non-certified restaurants, too.
Taxi & Transportation	We recommend that you use only ‘SHA Plus’ certified taxis and transportation, but you may use non ‘SHA Plus’, too if you prefer. If there are more than 2 people in a vehicle, masks must be worn at all times. Q. Is there is an app or website to be able to book SHA+ transport services? A. Information will be available soon. Q. Is GRAB taxi SHA+? A. Information will be available soon.
Other Activities	Q. What’s open? A. Information will be available soon.
COVID-19 Infected	If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms, you must immediately get a test. If you travel in a group, everybody in the group must undergo a test. In case you are tested positive for COVID-19 in Thailand, you will be responsible for the medical expenses which must be covered by your insurance.
Domestic Travel	After spending 14 nights in Phuket and you are tested negative for COVID-19, you are free to go anywhere in Thailand but you must follow each province’s restrictions.
International Travel	You must follow your home country’s entry requirements, and Thailand is not responsible or able to assist with such updates by individual countries.