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I believe there used to be one in Phuket town but this no longer exists. A local resident told me the only one nowadays is at the airport. Their website should show current locations?

It’s obviously hard enough for you to project options other than the mentioned SHA+ operators into the article? Get a life. End of story.

So the same source is official info in your post, but not in mine? It might have occurred to you there may be contradictory info published on the same official sources, or bits were amended over time without older articles being updated? Attached a screenshot of the article that i referred to (title: “General information - Phuket Sandbox Updated”), last updated on 26-Aug. The article that you quoted from may be more detailed, or older, or newer … who knows? Obviously not you, because when i asked you did not know a date nor provide a link and only asked me to tell you (555). Do you think this is a competition here? Get a life mate. As mentioned already i do not know what is actual fact at the moment as i did not investigate this point further, hence recommended to check locally (and at the time) if such activities are of interest to anyone.

“You quoted” but “i only claimed”? Funny. I did not provide a link, i stated the source and told you when the article was last updated, the info was meant as help to anyone looking. i haven’t come across what you said you read, but if that is the case then pick whatever version suits your agenda and enjoy life? Stay safe and keep others safe.

Only in the wrong kind of hotel, but anyhow i did not suggest to buy services from the front desk, i only recommended to check detail questions about the regulations for activities during the Sandbox period, e.g. with the hotel manager. The hotels have obligations under the Scheme and obviously have a direct link to the related admin offices and can call them for specific questions.

Good to know. When was the article published that you quoted from? The Sandbox info article that stated maritime activities being possible via SHA+ operators was last updated 26-Aug. Anyhow, not sure what is fact, i did not investigate beyond this point as mentioned i have been happy doing other activities anyway hence recommended to check with hotel manager.

Free choice perhaps because no-one checks or unlicensed operators need the revenue and don’t mention it? The need for SHA+ licensed operators during the Sandbox period is mentioned on tatnews.org (which publish all provincial & sandbox regulations) for all yacht, boat and ferry trips, for any other activities i’d recommend to let the hotel manager check.

Arrangements worked smoothly, no hitches i am ware of. Changes to the regulations can be expected and unless for any urgent alerts the regular policy updates seem to be published every 2 weeks. The last one on 1-Sep regulated day tours for Sandboxers outside Phuket and for local tourists to visit the island. You are aware that you must stay in an SHA+ (not SHA) licensed hotel during the Sandbox period i.e. first 2 weeks? Local infections have risen to some 200+ daily, i hear of clusters (recently in Rawai) via local friends, but have not found any single reliable public source of such news. Many of the fantastic local food places are open and can do with income, some with restrictions such as reduced opening hours and no alcohol being served. The quality of covid precautions differs somewhat and so does the behaviour of many guests. But it is fairly empty/quiet and usually possible to choose places to sit with distance or out in the open with good air circulation. Not sure how much of any organised activities may be available, many seem closed. You need to check as during Sandbox you will only be permitted to take part in SHA+ licensed operators. I did not investigate this as i was very happy spending my time outdoors trekking or so and in that sense Phuket Sandbox offers a lot.

Thank you all much appreciated. Hotel info is Sandbox related i.e. they know little about how to leave and onward travel, the manager is checking to confirm all again. New Phuket regulations for the first 2 weeks in September were published on Tuesday, but these only amend details for domestic tourism and day excursions to neighbouring provinces for Sandbox participants.

Thank you. The form and link look like they should cover the overall trip across all provinces. But is there a night curfew or not? But i also heard a test is required at the bridge checkpoint upon leaving the island, not sure whether PCR or quick test is sufficient?

Does anyone know the requirements for onward travel by car right after the 14 days sandbox end?. e.g. is a Test required max 72h prior travel? is an advance permission required to drive through provinces to Bangkok? If anyone knows an official site for such info then please post a link. Many thanks