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What is the Phuket Sandbox and how do I book accommodation for it?

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Dec 23, 2021

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Hello Group,

I don't really understand the concept of the Phuket sandpox.

Do I just book any hotel on the island before I fly or how does it work?

If someone could explain this scheme in more detail to me.

Thanks🙏

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The Phuket Sandbox is a program that allows vaccinated travelers to visit Phuket without quarantine. However, it's essential to book accommodation only at SHA Plus-certified hotels to comply with the regulations.

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No it has to be an SHA plus hotel

Someone else will explain if not i will later off to see sound and light show in Auyuttha

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thanks and have fun at the lightshow!

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for the Phuket sandbox you book your sha plus hotel yourself and the pcr test and transport from the airport to your hotel separately yourself, there isn’t an all in one package for Phuket like pattaya or Bangkok

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