Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
As expected and previously announced, travelers who wish to enter Thailand under the Test&Go scheme can now apply for an appropriate Thailand Pass once again as the system has reopened effective today, February 1, 2022. Last month, Thailand has decided to reboot their Test&Go program that allows quarantine free entry for fully vaccinated and PCR […]
Category: Thailand Tourism
Thailand Pass Database Hacked, Beware Of Malicious Emails With Fake QR Codes
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The saga with Thailand’s data security and the Thailand Pass continues as the database has apparently been hacked and people are now receiving emails with QR codes and files leading to a site containing malware. According to media reports, the download of the document or scan of the code will then open a variety of […]
Updates On Thailand Test&Go Applications And Entry Procedures From February 1, 2022
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Last week, Thailand has decided to reboot their Test&Go program that allows quarantine free entry for fully vaccinated and PCR tested travelers but with some – now updated – modifications to the original model that was suspended for new applications since December 22nd. The new version of the program and entry requirements is slightly different, […]
Should You Still Consider Traveling To Thailand Giving Their Permanent Flip-Flop On Entry Rules?
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Thailand is back to the constant game of shifting the goalposts on entry regulations every other day and this brings a lot of hassle for travelers who are planning to visit the country for tourism purposes. The initially lauded Test&Go program has been suspended since December 22, allowing no new applications and despite initial promises […]
Official: Thailand Test&Go Quarantine Free Entry Program Cancelled, Existing Passes To Remain Valid
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Yesterday John wrote about first signs of Thailand’s Test&Go Program for Quarantine free entry being cancelled and unfortunately this has now become reality as the Prime Minister ordered the system to stop. The Thailand Pass program won’t accept any more new applicants effective 00:00h (midnight) December 22, 2021 but existing pass holder can still use […]
More Details About “Thai Pass” Entry System For Thailand From November 1st (Still No Country List)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Health officials in Thailand are still working on formulating policy regarding the exact entry requirements from November 1, 2021 and a few new details have been published. Preparations include licensing of hotels for the 1 night test result wait period, setup of testing sites as well as transportation options, yet still noticeably absent is the […]
Thailand Will Replace COE System With “Thailand Pass” Application For International Air Travelers From November 1, 2021
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand has just announced that they will replace the Certificate of Entry (COE) system for international air travelers from November 1, 2021 and replace it with a digital solution called “Thailand Pass”. Travelers will fill in particulars through an application that is going to be available at a later […]
Thai PM: Country To Reopen On November 1st To Foreign Tourists From 10 “Low-Risk Countries”
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
On a press conference this evening, the Prime Minister of Thailand announced that he has instructed the two relevant agencies to draw up plans and prepare for the opening of the country on November 1, 2021. Included in the first group of eligible travelers are direct arrivals from 10 countries that are deemed “low-risk” and […]
Thailand To Start Collecting 500 Baht Arrival Fee From Foreigners To Develop Tourism Beyond 2022
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
In the middle of it’s worst economic situation in decades and a decimated tourism industry Thailand once again pulled out all the stops for a successful marketing campaign, charging foreigners 500 Baht per arrival to improve their tourism sector from the beginning of next year. The last time this was talked about was back in […]
Confirmed: Thailand Quarantine (Including Sandbox) Reduced To 7 Days, STV Visa Scheme Extended By One Year
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
To follow up on our previous articles about the quarantine situation for travelers to Thailand, it’s now official that the isolation period for fully vaccinated passengers has been reduced to seven days applying to both ASQ as well as the Sandbox project. Travelers can now apply through their embassies for fresh Certificates of Entry (issuance […]
Thai Tourism Companies Up In Arms Over Renewed Delay Of Country Reopening, Loss Of High Season Business Almost Certain
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
After Thailand has once again postponed their scheduled re-opening of key areas to international tourism arrivals key industry players have hit the government with accusations of gambling away the countries reputation (if there is any left at this point). Tour operators, hotel owners and industry investors note that the constant flip flopping by the government […]
Thailand Approves “7+7 Model” Allowing Tourists To Spend Their First Two Weeks At Different Destinations
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Almost two months after the Phuket Sandbox swung into action the Thai Government has approved the “7+7 Model” today which was first floated a few weeks ago but then got side tracked due to the status of the pandemic in Thailand. Under the 7+7 scheme tourists would be able to travel between different destinations in […]
Thai Smile Airways Is Operating ONE Special Phuket-Bangkok Flight on Aug 14th For Sandbox Travelers
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Sandbox Tourists who are currently in Phuket and are looking for a way to get to Bangkok now the option to avail themselves to a one time “Special Flight” by Thai Smile Airways operating on August 14, 2021. This particular flight WE8087 will depart Phuket at 14.30 Hrs. and arrive in Bangkok at 16.00 Hrs, […]
Phuket Is Imposing More Restrictions, Central Shopping Malls To Close For At Least One Week While “Sandbox” Remains Open
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Tourists visiting the Phuket Sandbox might be in for an unpleasant surprise as Phuket just imposed tougher restrictions after the island is seeing an uptick in Covid-19 cases. Although not as steep as the mainland, case counts in Phuket are now on the rise and that prompted government officials and private businesses to close operations […]
Thai Domestic Airlines Prohibited From Flying Passengers In/Out Of Dark Red Zones (Incl BKK) Starting From 21 July, 2021
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The Thai Government is now clamping down harder on domestic travel and has issued an order prohibiting airlines to fly any passengers in/out of the “Dark Red” Maximum Control Zones beginning Wednesday, July 21st. Exceptions to this are Sandbox and Samui+ flights, medical flights and aircraft requiring an emergency landing (well thank f for that) […]
Three More Covid Infections Detected In The Phuket Sandbox (6 Total), Most Domestic Flights Halted
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
More bad news coming from Thailand as three additional Covid positive Sandbox travelers have been found in Phuket and domestic airlines have largely shut down their operations as new lockdown measures kicked in today. Despite the news of the recent weeks we are receiving constant emails and messages of readers who are planning to fly […]
Koh Samui Opening To International Tourists Under “Samui Plus” Program From July 15, 2021
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Based on the blue print of the Phuket Sandbox, another set of Thai Islands Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao will open their doors to vaccinated overseas tourists from July 15, 2021. The basic conditions to travel to Koh Samui are are similar to Phuket which means vaccinations, health insurance, PCR Test results, prepaid […]
Phuket Sandbox PR Disaster: Emirates Passenger Seated Nearby Infected UAE Visitor Detained In Quarantine At Her Own Cost
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
On Wednesday I wrote about a tourist from the UAE who just arrived in Phuket under the Sandbox program that tested Covid-positive locally and now a fellow passenger who was sitting nearby this individual got detained as well – “just in case” ! According to local news outlet The Thaiger who conducted a video interview […]
Phuket Sandbox: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Reports 1,324 Arrivals In The First Three Days
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported a number of 1,324 arrivals on Phuket Island after the so called Phuket Sandbox No Quarantine Arrivals Scheme commenced on July 1, 2021. After the Prime Minister welcomed the first arrivals in person at Phuket airport (Image provided by the Government House) the daily arrivals are roughly […]
Summer, Sand & Ankle Bracelets: Phuket Readies For Opening With Even More Restrictions Including Facial Detection
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The ongoing comedy of reopening for vaccinated tourists in the Phuket Sandbox has reached another level of absurdity as visitors now have to wear an affixed tracking device during their stay and are being tracked by a facial recognition system. In addition to three local Covid-19 tests Tourist will have their precise locations tracked via […]