The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the Thai island of Phuket has officially reopened to international travellers!
This is the first step to restarting Thailand’s tourism.
The Phuket Sandbox programme welcomes fully vaccinated international visitors to the destination with no need to quarantine on arrival.
However, the country remains on the amber list for UK travellers, requiring quarantine upon return.
In the coming weeks, we can expect to see the re-opening details for Koh Samui.
Four major airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International are flying direct to Phuket from cities including London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “It is with great pleasure we can now welcome the world back to Phuket. Fully vaccinated visitors can once again enjoy the famed beaches, warm hospitality, and many other attractions that have made Phuket one of the world’s favourite destinations.”
Thailand’s reopening strategy will continue to roll out from July, with Koh Samui next and, in August, tourist favourites such as Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Khao Lak and Koh Yao will start to welcome visitors again.
From September, further destinations and routes will start to welcome travellers including Chiang Mai in the north and Pattaya on the east coast.
From October onwards, Thailand aims to open Bangkok and nearby Hua Hin and Cha-Am.
The gradual reopening of the 76 provinces will align with the national vaccination program, ensuring locals have been inoculated.
