International visitors under the Samui Plus programme can choose from two accommodation options; ‘Samui Extra Plus’ and ‘SHA Plus’ hotels, which have been officially approved in terms of hygiene and safety. During the first 14-nights, international visitors must book accommodation for the first seven nights in a ‘Samui Extra Plus’ hotel on Samui island. They can book the second option ‘SHA Plus’ hotel on Samui, Pha Ngan, or Tao islands during the remaining seven nights. After 14 nights, they are then free to travel elsewhere in Thailand. (See links below for: General Information – Samui Plus and Samui Plus FAQs) Samui Extra Plus hotels target international visitors to Samui. They were formerly identified as ALQ hotels (now AQ hotels). They have been specially assigned for the Samui Plus programme. The Samui Extra Plus label differentiates them from the AQ system, as there are also AQ hotels available on Samui island.