Phuket Removes Quarantine Period For Domestic Tourists, With The Exception Of Samut Sakorn Residents 

Phuket opens to domestic tourism

On 2nd February 2021, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee announced that all tourism arrivals from Thailand’s provinces aren’t required to undergo a 14-day quarantine anymore, except for those coming from Samut Sakhon. 

However, the Phuket Office of the Public relations Department (PR Phuket) emphasised that everyone must follow Covid-19 preventive measures. 

Safety precautions for domestic tourists 

Those who fail to comply with health precautions outlined by the government can be fined up to ฿20,000 (~USD666.22) and charged for breaching Section 51 of the Disease Control Act 2015, according The Phuket News.

Domestic arrivals must follow the protocol below:

1. Have Mor Chana application installed
2. Register their travel history on gophuget.com
3. Wear masks, practise social distancing & sanitation measures while also monitoring themselves for symptoms like fevers over 37°c.

Covid-19 measures for Samut Sakhon Arrivals

For Samut Sakhon residents who wish to travel to the island, below are the mandatory safety measures: 

1. Have Mor Chana application installed
2. Travel history has to be registered on gophuget.com
3. Must be tested for Covid-19 by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) & follow up
4. Provide evidence of a 14-day reservation in an Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility, either a hotel or residence 
5. Wear masks, practise social distancing & sanitation measures while also monitoring themselves for symptoms like fevers over 37°c.

Those from Samut Sakhon who must travel to Phuket for business have to comply with the protocols below: 

• Submit their documents which clearly state the importance of their travel from their employers to the Emergency Centre (EOC).
• Leaving designated accommodations, they need to hand over a stated request and reason to the nearest EOC that fully explains the reasons for doing so. 
• Crowded and communal areas are highly recommended to be avoided.

Contact details for the EOC 

If you need more information from the EOC, we’ve provided the contact details of Phuket’s local administrative offices:

EOC contact list in Phuket
Image credit: The Phuket News

• Patong Municipality: 
  • Number: +66-84186-9963
  • Email: healthpatong@hotmail.com 
  • Line ID: healthpatong
• Kathu Municipality: 
  • Number: +66-7632-1500
  • Line ID: kathupublichealth
• Rassada Municipality: 
  • Number: +66-95274-9823
  • Email: ems_rasada@hotmail.co.th 
  • Line ID: 0918255105
• Wichit Municipality: 
  • Number: +66-61480-5733
  •  Line ID: @76gfcnu
• Chalong Municipality
  • Number: +66-7638-3775
• Rawai Municipality
  • Number:  +66-7653-0427
  • Line ID: @269sncwj
• Karon Municipality
  • Number: +66-7633-3367
  • Email:  health_env@hotmail.com
• Srisoonthorn Municipality
  • Number: +66-81466-8332
• Thepkrasattri Municipality
  • Number: +66-7668-1076
• Chernng Talay Municipality
  • Number: +66-7632-5225, +66-7632-4440
• Pa Khlok Municipality
  • Number: +66-89648-4587
  • Email:  paklok01@hotmail.co.th 
• Kamala administrative organization (OrBorTor)
  • Number: +66-7638-5640,  +66-96978-9965
• Maikhao OrBorTor:
  • Number: +66-7651-0548
  • Email: maikhao2564@gmail.com 
• Saku OrBorTor
  • Number: +66(0)76-328-146
• Koh Keaw OrBorTor
  • Number: +66-86498-3518
    
• Thepkrasattri OrBorTor
  Number: +66-81895-6848

• Cherng Talay OrBorTor: 
  • Number: +66-76271-096
• Phuket Municipality (Talad Neua and Talad Yai):
  • Number: +66-7621-1111, +66-8189-53781

Travel is coming back

It’s a relief that travel is slowly returning after the recent surge of virus cases – however, it’s vital that we remember to abide by the safety measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. This is great news for holiday go-getters, business travellers or basically for anyone who needs to travel due to their own reasons.

We can fight the virus and hope for a brighter future in the world.

More on Covid-19 travel relaxed restrictions:

• Phuket Eases Travel Restrictions, Hopes To Revive Tourism-Based Economy By Chinese New Year
• Chiang Mai Officially Reopened Pubs, Bars & Karaoke Venues; Time To Book That CNY Holiday
• Thai Travel Agents Association Suggests Travel Bubble With Low-Risks Countries, Which Includes Singapore
• Thailand Announces 60-Day Grace Period For Tourist Visa Holders; Foreigners Can Apply Until 30th May
• I Flew To BKK From Singapore During COVID-19: Here’s What Travelling Under The New Normal Is Like

Featured images adapted from: @phuketplanespotter, Hotel Management

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