Flights expected as Thailand reopens for Indian tourists under “Phuket Sand Box and Samui Plus” programs

NEW DELHI: India’s favorite neighboring vacation spot Thailand has finally reopened for desi travelers. However, at present, there is no air bubble between India and Thailand due to which there are no commercial flights between them. The two countries are working to create an air bubble, also giving Indian airlines a well-deserved break.
The Southeast Asian tourist magnet has allowed fully vaccinated visitors from 78 countries, including India, under its “sandbox” programs that list conditions for travelers. The Serum Institute of India (Covishield) is included in the list of accepted vaccines which includes, among others, Pfizer and Moderna.
Indian travelers can benefit from the “Phuket Sand Box and Samui Plus” programs, a senior Thai tourism official said. While no quarantine is required under Phuket, there are conditions for Samui Plus (see attached graphics).

The Royal Thai Embassy in an SM message on Wednesday listed the requirement in the Phuket sandbox. “Thai and non-Thai nationals can now travel from India to Thailand via Phuket Sandbox. (They) must complete the vaccination at least 14 days (before travel). A valid visa (if necessary). Health insurance covering the Covid-19 minimum of US $ 100,000. SHA + hotel reservation. Covid-19 test package. RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before flight. Certificate of Entry (COE), ”the Embassy’s Facebook post said. The CoE should be applied at http://coethailand.mfa.go.th.
SHA is the certification of the Thai Safety and Health Administration (https://www.thailandsha.com/info). “SHA about is about property or products. SHA + (est) on staff vaccination, ”the Thai tourism official said.
Requirements to upgrade to ‘Samui Plus’ include:’ Thai and non-Thai nationals can now travel from India to Thailand via Samui Plus. (They) must complete the vaccination at least 14 days. A valid visa (if necessary). Health insurance covering the Covid-19 minimum of US $ 100,000. Samui Extra + and SHA + hotel reservation. RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before flight. COE, ”said the Thai Embassy.