Thailand: The holiday paradise in Phuket welcomes guests again

Thailand's largest Island Phuket is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world: White sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, the spectacular backdrop of limestone cliffs and the hospitality of the locals are highlights in themselves. Since July 1, the Dream beaches of Phuket can now be rediscovered. With the project "Phuket Sandbox" Thailand celebrates the reopening - under strict security measures.

Discover Phuket safely

Anyone wishing to travel to Phuket and thus pay a visit to paradise must be fully vaccinated - the second vaccination must be at least 14 days old. Children are also welcome: 6-18 year olds only need to take a Covid-19 test on arrival. With the "Phuket Sandbox" pilot project, the island wants to make traveling as safe as possible despite the pandemic and thus further boost tourism.

Further "sandbox models" are to follow successively. The first travel rules are already in place for the island of Koh Samui. Krabi, Chiang Mai and Phang-nga will also be served during the summer, followed by Bangkok and other regions in the fall.

Sun-seekers and water rats will certainly get their money's worth again on Phuket's dream beaches. Nothing stands in the way of popular activities such as snorkeling, diving and kayaking, as long as the usual local rules are observed. Thailand has created its own Covid safety label, the "SHA Plus", for tourism providers to ensure a vacation with a good feeling. Visitors stay in such certified accommodation and should ideally also use certified businesses for other activities such as excursions, transportation and gastronomic experiences. At present, travel is only permitted with a direct connection to Phuket. Various airlines offer connecting flights from Vienna, such as Qatar with 4 weekly flights.

This is what you have to consider when entering the country

According to the Thai Tourism Authority TAT's multi-stage schedule, the following travel regulations apply to Phuket Island:

• In addition to the at least 14-day-old vaccination certificate must be a negative PCR test result in English must be presented on arrival and must have been issued no more than 72 hours previously.
• Before departure, travelers must also download the app "ThailandPlus" and register with it.
• The entry requirements also include a Covid health insurance with cover of at least 100,000 US dollars.
• Before entering the country, the so-called Certificate of Entry (COE) must also be completed and applied for via go.th .
• Another one awaits travelers on site, Paid PCR test and the so-called Mor Chana warning app must be installed on the mobile device.
• From the airport directly to the hotelwhere you first have to wait in your hotel room for the test result. As soon as a negative test result is received, vacationers can explore the island.