Sandbox scheme (Stay and travel within Sandbox areas for 5 days) Sandbox areas are as follows:

• Phuket and Phang Nga

• For Phuket and Phang Nga sandbox, travellers must enter Thailand via Phuket International Airport, or Suvarnabhumi International Airport with the transit period no longer than 24 hrs. (without leaving the transit area in the airport) and continue the journey by a sealed flight (PG 5275 or PG 5279) to Phuket. Details of international flights to Thailand and sealed flight from Bangkok to Phuket must be specified in the same booking for Thailand Pass registration.  

• Krabi

  For Krabi sandbox, travellers must enter Thailand only via Phuket International Airport, Krabi International Airport or Hat Yai International Airport. (Domestic transit is not allowed).

• Suratthani (Samui Island, Pa Ngan Island and Tao Island)

• For Suratthani Sandbox, travellers must enter Thailand via (1) Suvarnabhumi International Airport with the transit period of no longer than 24 hours (without leaving the transit area in the airport) and continue the journey by a sealed flight (PG 5125 or PG 5171) to Samui. Details of international flights to Thailand and sealed flight from Bangkok to Phuket must be specified in the same booking for Thailand Pass registration or (2) Hat Yai International Airport.

• Travellers under Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, or Suratthani Sandbox scheme are allowed to travel within these areas during the 5-day period.

• Chon Buri (only Pattaya City, Bang Lamung, Si Racha, Si Chang, and Sattahip – only Na Jomtien and Bang Saray)

  Enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi International Airport and continue their journey to the Sandbox area by the hotel’s sealed route airport transfer.

•  Trat (only Koh Chang)

  Enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi International Airport and continue their journey to the Sandbox area by the hotel’s sealed route airport transfer.
  
  

• Songkhla
  
  Enter Thailand via Hat Yai International Airport and continue their journey to the Sandbox area by the hotel's sealed route airport transfer.

Travellers eligible to travel to Thailand under Sandbox scheme:

• Travellers from all countries
  
  
• Those who have received 2 doses of vaccine, no less than 14 days, prior to their departure to Thailand (The date of the second dose injection is considered as Day 0 and the next day is considered as Day 1).
  
  
• Those who were infected by COVID-19 and have received at least 1 dose of vaccine, not less than 14 days prior to their departure to Thailand (The date of vaccine injection is considered Day 0 and the next day is considered Day 1).
  
  
• Those who have received 2 doses of vaccine before being infected by COVID-19 and have completed no less than 14 day quarantine period prior to their departure to Thailand. The travellers are required to have a medical certificate from the doctor, stating the recovery from COVID-19 and asymptomatic confirmation.

• List of vaccines, approved by Thai authorities https://bit.ly/34J1mdZ

• Travellers of ages between 6-11 years old, who are not vaccinated or fully vaccinated but travelling with fully vaccinated guardians.
  
  
• Travellers of age between 12-17 years old, who have received 1 dose of vaccine can independently enter Thailand under TEST & GO scheme. Travellers in this group who have not been vaccinated can enter Thailand under TEST & GO scheme with fully vaccinated guardians.

Procedures for Sandbox scheme:

• Have proof of reservation and fully paid for SHA Extra+ hotel or AQ hotel confirmation for 5 nights, including 1 COVID-19 RT-PCR test and 1 ATK (Antigen Test Kit). The first COVID-19 RT-PCR test is on the arrival day in Thailand and the second one with ATK (Antigen Test Kit) is on Day 4-5. Travellers may have only 1 COVID-19 RT-PCR test if there is a proof of less than 5 day stay in the Sandbox areas and  a departure ticket directly from the Sandbox areas to any country outside Thailand. 
  
  
• For Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, and Suratthani Sandbox, travellers are not eligible to stay in more than 3 hotels within 5-day period.
  
  
• In case the SHA Extra+ or AQ hotel reservation does not include the COVID-19 RT-PCR tests, travellers must apply and pay for the COVID-19 RT-PCR tests at the website thailandpsas.com

• List of SHA Extra+ hotels: https://web.thailandsha.com/shaextraplus

  List of AQ hotels: http://hsscovid.com/
  
  You may book the hotel at the following links: 

  • BOOK THROUGH asq.ascendtravel.com
  • BOOK THROUGH www.agoda.com/quarantineTH
  • BOOK THROUGH Thailand's Quarantine Information Center
  • BOOK THROUGH www.entrythailand.go.th
    
    
• Holders of a non-Thai passport must have health insurance policy with coverage of no less than 20,000 USD (health insurance is not required for Thai passport holders). The health insurance can be purchased at https://covid19.tgia.org/
  
  
• Apply for Thailand Pass through the website tp.consular.go.th at least 3-7 days prior to the departure date. Travellers are required to fill in an online form and upload relevant documents, including proof of full payment for 1 night accommodation in the  SHA Extra+ or AQ hotel(s) with 1 RT-PCR tests and airport transfer. Once the application has been approved, the Thailand Pass QR code will be sent to registered email of the applicants. The Thailand Pass QR code will be valid for 72 hrs. after the registered departure date and time.

  What is Thailand Pass? https://bit.ly/3jRv5Wk

• Travellers who have been infected by COVID-19 for not less than 14 days must present COVID-19 recovery certificate or asymptomatic certificate, issued and signed by the doctor.  
  
  
• Travellers of ages under 6 years old, who are not fully vaccinated can enter Thailand under the same scheme as their guardians. Upon arrival in Thailand, they will be tested by saliva testing.
  
  

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Alternative Quarantine (AQ) Scheme: 

Travellers eligible to travel to Thailand under Alternative Quarantine (AQ) Scheme:

• Travellers who are fully vaccinated can enter Thailand with a 5-day quarantine in the AQ hotels or facilities approved by the Thai government. The COVID-19 RT-PCR tests must be taken on Day 0-1 and Day 4-5.
  
  
• Travellers who are not fully vaccinated are required to stay for 5-day quarantine in the AQ hotels or facilities approved by the Thai government. The COVID-19 RT-PCR tests must be taken on Day 0-1 and Day 4-5.

Procedures for Alternative Quarantine (AQ) scheme:   

• Enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport only. 
• Have evidence of full payment for AQ hotel for 5 nights, including 1 COVID-19 RT-PCR test and airport transfer.  

• List of AQ hotels: http://hsscovid.com/
  
  You may book the hotel at the following links: 

• • BOOK THROUGH asq.ascendtravel.com
  • BOOK THROUGH www.agoda.com/quarantineTH
  • BOOK THROUGH Thailand's Quarantine Information Center
  • BOOK THROUGH www.entrythailand.go.th

   

• Holders of a non-Thai passport must have health insurance policy with coverage of no less than 20,000 USD (health insurance is not required for Thai passport holders). The health insurance can be purchased at https://covid19.tgia.org/
  
  
• Apply for Thailand Pass through the website tp.consular.go.th at least 3-7 days prior to the departure date. The travellers are required to fill in an online form and upload relevant documents, including proof of full payment for 5 night accommodation in AQ hotel with 1 RT-PCR test and airport transfer. Once the application has been approved, the Thailand Pass QR code will be sent to registered email of the applicants. The Thailand Pass QR code will be valid for 72 hrs. after the registered departure date and time.

  What is Thailand Pass? https://bit.ly/3jRv5Wk
  
  

• Travellers who have been infected by COVID-19 for no less than 14 days must present COVID-19 recovery certificate or asymptomatic certificate, issued and signed by the doctor.  
  
  
• Travellers of ages under 6 years old, who are not fully vaccinated can enter Thailand under the same scheme as their guardians. Upon arrival in Thailand, they will be tested by saliva testing.