Thailand Samui tourism "Samui +" sandbox plan detailed explanation

What is Thailand's "Samui+" sandbox program

From 1 October 2021, those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can apply for the "Sandbox" program to travel to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, and after 7 days in the above three destinations, they can travel to other parts of Thailand.

The reason why it is called the Koh Samui + Program is because not only Koh Samui, but also two nearby islands have also opened up, they are: the diver's favorite Koh Tao, and Phangan Island, which is already famous for its full moon party, where young people can frantically wield hormones and are famous for their full moon parties!

Samui + Sandbox Program entry into Koh Samui tourism process reference

1) 0-1 day

Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Day 0, visitors need to download The Samui Health Pass and the Mor Chana app

The first nucleic acid test is carried out at Samui Airport or at a location limited by the Samui Command Centre

Upon arrival at Samui Airport visitors can only stay at SHA+ Hotels

Tourists can only take the means of transport provided by companies certified by the Samui+ mark from the airport to the hotel

Visitors must wait in the hotel room for the results of the first nucleic acid test

2) 1-5 days

If the first nucleic acid test is negative, visitors can visit Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao

Visitors can only travel to and from the islands via the following piers:

Koh Samui: Lom Phraya Na Phra Lan, Buri Rasa (hotel travelers only) and Phu Yai Non

Koh Phangan: Thong Sala

Koh Tao: Ban Mae Hat (Sala Vibhavadi)

Head to Ang Thong National Park: Na Thon Municipal Pier

Only stay at SHA+ Hotel

3) Days 6-7

Second nucleic acid test at Samui Central Festival test site, Koh Phangan Hospital, Koh Tao Hospital or Samui + Command Centre (Koh Phangan or Koh Tao recommends testing on day 6)

If the second test result is negative on day 7, visitors will receive a power of attorney and can freely play in Thailand from day 8 onwards

What preparations do foreign visitors who plan to apply for the Koh Samui+ plan need to do before traveling?

You must ensure that you meet the requirements and have all documents ready, including:

A passport valid for not less than 6 months

From a country at low to moderate risk of infection and have stayed in that country for 21 days before departure

Travelers need to complete COVID-19 vaccinations recognized by the Ministry of Health of Thailand or the World Health Organization (WHO) (the vaccine in China has now been recognized by the WHO)

A return ticket has been booked and purchased

Paid hotel accommodation reservation request for nucleic acid testing at Samui Extra Plus or SHA Plus (hotel section requirements detailed later)

Purchase health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment for at least $100,000.

Certificate of negative nucleic acid test no more than 72 hours before departure

*All documents must be in English. If the information is incomplete, visitors will be accommodated at ALQ Hotels (officially designated local quarantined hotels) for 14 days or until they can leave Thailand, all at their own expense.

Note:

1 The Sandbox Program is only an entry permit, and applying for the Sandbox Program does not exempt the Thai endorsement application. Be careful.

2 The Samui+ model accepts passengers who have been fully vaccinated from overseas on a flight to Koh Samui via Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, or to Koh Samui from another permitted domestic destination in Thailand, or on a direct flight to Samui.

3 Minors under the age of 18 are required to enter the country with a guardian who has been fully vaccinated and hold a negative nucleic acid test certificate for no more than 72 hours

3 Entry conditions are subject to COVID-19 and the CDC and Surat Thani's CDC announcements on the risk rating of the country of origin

4 If the visitor stays in Samui for less than 7 days in Samui + mode, the tourist can only depart through Samui Airport. To depart via Phuket Airport, visitors must stay in Samui for at least 7 days.

5 Visitors can change their stay at SHA+ hotel no more than 3 times on 3 islands. Hotel and nucleic acid testing fees must be paid prior to entry. Visitors are advised to check the inter-island ferry schedule before booking (visitors can book with SHA+ Hotel to pay for nucleic acid testing)

6 All rules and conditions comply with the regulations of Surat Thani Province

7 During your stay at Samui + Destination, please open samui health pass and Mor Chana APP

8 The Sumerga information and the Sumega hotel list can be found through www.visitsamui.org and www.tatnews.org.

According to thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha,000 in a national television broadcast, from November 1, 2021, Thailand will allow passengers from low-risk countries who have been fully vaccinated with the new crown virus to enter the country without quarantine. Passengers are required to undergo nucleic acid testing in their country of origin and after arriving at the Thai airport, and after the test result is negative, they can travel freely throughout Thailand normally. At present, the list of low-risk areas is proposed to include 10 countries, including China, Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Further information: Detailed explanation of the "Samui+" sandbox tour plan in Thailand