Special Tourist Visa (STV) scheme that allows long term travelers to stay up to 270 days in Thailand has been extended for one more year. This regulation came into force on 1 October 2021 and is valid until 30 September 2022.

Following the success of Phuket Sandbox program, Phang-Nga province is now reopened under Phang Nga Sandbox (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) and ready to welcome tourists. Phang Nga Sandbox is allowing vaccinated travelers to travel there after landing in Phuket Airport and stay in the area for at least 7 nights.

Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga province in Southern Thailand is now open for international tourists under Phang Nga Sandbox (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Phang Nga province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under Phang Nga Sandbox scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Yao Yai? Find the list of Koh Yao Yai hotels with SHA Plus certificate.

Koh Yao Noi in Phang Nga province in Southern Thailand is now open for international tourists under Phang Nga Sandbox  (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Phang Nga province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under Phang Nga Sandbox scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Yao Noi? Find the list of Koh Yao Noi hotels with SHA Plus certificate.

In order to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Thai government have temporarily suspended Visa on Arrival for all countries since 13 March 2020. However, Thailand Visa on Arrival for travelers from selected countries resumed on 1 October 2021. The move comes as Thailand continues to reopen country to the foreign travelers.

Thailand began welcoming international visitors under the Sandbox Program. Those planning to enter Thailand via Phuket can also apply for Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Phuket International Airport (HKT) .

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just announced that the Certificate of Entry (COE) application process will be replaced with a simpler system called "Thailand Pass" effective 1 November 2021. 

Koh Ngai in Krabi is now open for international tourists under Krabi Sandbox (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Krabi province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under Krabi Sandbox scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Ngai? Find the list of Koh Ngai hotels with SHA Plus certificate.

Following the success of Phuket Sandbox program, Krabi province is now reopened under Krabi Sandbox (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) and ready to welcome tourists. Krabi Sandbox is allowing vaccinated travelers to travel there after landing in Phuket Airport and stay in the area for at least 7 nights.

Thailand has a plan for reopening more pilot areas to welcome tourists. The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced a four-phase timeline to open tourism areas with few COVID-19 cases, so called “Blue Zone” areas, for getting ready to welcome back travelers.

For both foreigners and Thai travelers arriving to Thailand, the mandatory quarantine period has been reduced from 14 days to 7 days or 10 days according to the specified conditions starting from 1 October 2021. Reduction to 7 days is available for travelers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Several airlines are operating flights from major cities to Phuket International Airport (HKT) since Phuket reopened its doors to international tourists who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 without the mandatory quarantine under Phuket Sandbox scheme.

The Certificate of Entry or COE is a mandatory official document issued to Thai nationals and foreigners who are permitted to enter Thailand during COVID-19 pandemic. Since Samui Plus Sandbox program has been launched, the COE is also required to enter the resort island of Koh Samui in Surat Thani province without going through quarantine.

The Certificate of Entry or COE is a mandatory official document issued to Thai nationals and foreigners who are permitted to enter Thailand during COVID-19 pandemic. Since Phuket Sandbox program has been launched, the COE is also required to enter Phuket as it confirms that you meet the entry requirements set by the Thai government.

Following the success of Phuket Sandbox program, Khao Lak in Phang Nga province is now reopened under the Phuket Sandbox extension program. Khao Lak Sandbox is allowing vaccinated travelers to travel to Khao Lak after landing in Phuket Airport and stay in the area for at least 7 nights.

"Samui Plus Sandbox" travel program allows international travelers visit Koh Samui area. Under Samui Plus Sandbox, you will be required to stay at SHA Plus approved hotels, such as Avani+ Samui Resort, for at least 7 nights. The stay can be combined with other SHA Plus certified hotels on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao.

SHA Plus Booking Authentication System, also called SHABA, is a system used to confirm bookings for people entering Thailand under government conditions without quarantine. Tourists who have received the full-dose vaccine from low and medium risk countries can enter Thailand if they have a "SHA Plus" certified hotel confirmation, which is a document issued by the SHABA system.

Koh Tao is part of Samui Plus Sandbox program which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Surat Thani province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under this scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Tao? Find the list of Koh Tao hotels with SHA Plus certificate that are acceptable for Samui Plus Sandbox.

Koh Phangan is part of Samui Plus Sandbox program which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Surat Thani province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under this scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Phangan? Find the list of Koh Phangan hotels with SHA Plus certificate that are acceptable for Samui Plus Sandbox.

Koh Phi Phi in Krabi is now open for international tourists under Krabi Sandbox (previously called Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension) which allows vaccinated travelers to vacation in Krabi province without quarantine on arrival. Planning to enter Thailand under Krabi Sandbox scheme and looking for a hotel in Koh Phi Phi? Find the list of Koh Phi Phi hotels with SHA Plus certificate.