After a hiatus of over a year, Phuket has reopened their borders to international tourists on 1 July.
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The first batch of travellers from Singapore, Israel, UAE and Qatar landed on 1 July before noon on Etihad Airways.
Tourists who are vaccinated for at least 14 days need not go through quarantine upon arrival.
They must however obtain a confirmation letter from hotels that are certified by the Thai government before boarding their flight.
Also, they need to take 3 Covid-19 tests in Phuket, namely:
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- Upon arrival
- One week later
- A final test nearing the end of the second week.
Phuket has been hit hard by the pandemic, with their economy heavily reliant on international tourists.
However, less than 45% of the Phuket population have been fully vaccinated.
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