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Breaking News – Phi Phi, Phang Nga and Khai Islands Day Trips

Last updated on September 6, 2021 By Shaun Stenning

ANNOUNCEMENT – Thailand Pass Rules Update Frequently, The Information In The Below Post Is Now Out Of Date For Latest News Please Visit: https://5starmarinephuket.com/phuket-sandbox-rules-and-updates/

We have just received updated and encouraging new rules for Domestic and Sandbox guests which make day tours to locations such as Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay even easier.

Here at 5 Star Marine, we have already done the hard work to understand how this affects you getting out on the water, so you can rest easy in the knowledge that we are up to date with the latest requirements. Drum roll please, we have some BREAKING NEWS!

Breaking News (from 8^th September):

• Domestic travelers can go to Phi Phi
• Domestic travelers can go to Phang Nga Bay
• Domestic travelers can go to Khai Islands
• Sandbox travelers can go to Phi Phi
• Sandbox travelers can go to Phang Nga Bay
• Sandbox travelers can go to Khai Islands

So, let’s break this down and look at the main positive changes with the new regulations:

DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS

• You can now take a day trip to Phi Phi, The Khai Islands, and Phang Nga Bay (previously you could only go to Coral Island, Racha, or Mai Ton) – please note all criteria below must be met
• Now you only need 1x RTPCR or Antigen test from Phuket for a day trip to Phi Phi, Khai Islands, or Phang Nga Bay (previously 2x tests were required)
• Domestic customers can depart from Boat Lagoon

Domestic Customers’ Requirements:

1. Proof of vaccination
2. RTPCR or Antigen Covid-19 test (within 72 hours of the tour)
3. Register with us 6 hours before the tour
   • We will register you with the marine department and relevant national parks
4. Passport copy

SANDBOX CUSTOMERS

• If you are on the 7+7 Sandbox Program, you can now take a day trip to Phi Phi, The Khai Islands, and Phang Nga Bay from day 8 – please note all criteria below must be met

Sandbox Customers’ Requirements:

1. Proof of vaccination
2. RTPCR or Antigen Covid-19 test (within 72 hours of the tour)
   • This rule just got easier as you can use your day 6 or 6 test for the tour on day 8, for example
3. Register with us 6 hours before the tour
   • We will register you with the marine department and relevant national parks
4. Passport copy
5. PLUS your MorChana app on your phone
6. PLUS a transfer form from your hotel (issued after the 7^th night of stay) for Phi Phi, Khai Islands, or Phang Nga Bay

Please feel free to contact us to help you get out and explore Phi Phi, the Khai Islands, and Phang Nga Bay now, whilst you can experience these areas like never before with so few tourists around.

Whether you are a Domestic or Sandbox customer we are ready to welcome you safely onboard our TAT SHA Plus certified fleet.

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