Traveling to Phuket in 2021 - 2022

For those thinking of traveling to Thailand during the COVID 19 pandemic, here are a few recommendations, tips, and tricks to make your stay in paradise smoother!

TL;DR

Having traveled to Phuket in late 2021, it's confirmed there's a fair amount of paperwork involved when booking your stay. However, if you front load, you can get it done in a few hours...and the trip will most assuredly be worth it!

What is a Thai Pass?

The Thai Pass is a free system designed to make the documentation process for travelers entering Thailand more efficient.

Expedite arrival using the “Test and Go”program.

Starting 11/01/2021, Thailand has allowed fully vaccinated travelers, traveling by air from low-risk, eligible countries to reduce their mandatory quarantine period from (2) weeks to (~1) day using a series of RT-PCR tests. This is "Test and Go."

Test and Go travelers will only need 1) to be tested upon arrival in the Phuket airport, 2) quarantine in their booked (SHA+) hotel until their test results arrive and 3) will be free to leave / travel the island after they have received a negative test result.

Travelers are eligible for quarantine-free travel to Thailand, if they are:

• Fully vaccinated

• Traveling by air

• From pre-approved countries.

To complete"Test and Go” you will need to upload:

• Certificate of Vaccination with state QR codes (QR codes expedites approvals)

• Confirmation & Payment #'s of AQ, ASQ, or SHA+ Hotels .... in the case of Test and Go travelers, you are required to book a hotel for at least 1 night. The 1-night package or the Test and Go package should cover: 1) RT-PCR COVID-19 Test 2) an Antigen Test Kit (ATK) for day 6/7, 3) Accommodation for at least 1 night and 4) Transport from the airport to your designated hotel. Approved hotels can be found here.

• COVID-19 Insurance to cover the costs of COVID-19 related incidents, minimum $50,000.

• Negative RT-PCR COVID-19 Test Result within 72 hours of the travel date or..if you have just recovered from COVID-19, a Certificate of Recovery. It will serve as proof that you have recovered from COVID-19 at least 3 months.

Hotel is booked! Onwards...

• Ask for SHA+ code post booking (needed for Thai pass)

• Ask for airport pickup, coordinate time / pickup location. A hotel representative should confirm a dedicated minibus / taxi and driver who will have your name upon landing.

Next Steps

• Pre pay for COVID RT-PCR test on landing at Phuket airport

• Book a viral vaccination test in Thailand 72hrs before return via the PSAS System

• Download and install the application ‘Mor Chana’ app (iOS HERE, Android HERE)

• Print all travel documents to expedite passage

Activities... Let's get to the fun stuff!

Phi Phi Islands Tour + Snorkeling by Speed boat, Siam Adventure Tour ~ 8hrs

Phuket Jet Ski Tour To 7 Islands with Rocky’s Jet Ski companyIncludes lunch ~7hrs

includes visiting an island with scores of Long Tail Monkeys

5 in 1 James Bond Tour by Long Tail Boat / visit to Phang Nga Bay & Muslim Village~7hrs

Take a Trip to Kata Noi Beach / Nai Harn Beach, Celebrity Spot at Surin Beach

Dining in Phuket

Fancy Food

Mom Tri's Kitchen Royale at Villa Royale

***Get there by at least 30min before sunset!***

12 Kata Noi Road, Karon,

83100, Phuket, Thailand

Black Ginger Phuket

Drinks@Baba’s Nest To RSVP Call 76-371-008

Larome by the Sea

247/5 Pra Baramee Road, Patong,

Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

LOCAL FOOD in Southern Phuket

Mor Mu Dong

9/4 หมู่ที่ 3 ซอย ป่าหล่าย ถนน เจ้าฟ้า

Chalong, อำเภอ เมืองภูเก็ต Phuket 83130

Contacts... when you need some local recommendations!

When you need a reliable taxi driver, contact Santi +66 81-979-6241 via WhatsApp! Santi was wonderful when assisting our group, his English was good, and he charged reasonable rates.