The NBTC warned England to be strict in Thailand. Clarify the prohibition
Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a report from the Royal Thai Embassy in London that the Department for Transport has announced strict measures for screening passengers entering the United Kingdom. Kingdom To prevent the spread of COVID-19 as follows:
1. Direct flights to the UK are prohibited from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Cabo Verde and Portugal, and passengers are prohibited. (General tourists) who have arrived from or through a country at risk of contracting the new virus from Brazil in the last 10 days into the United Kingdom: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, France. Na Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Portugal. (Except for British, Irish, or other third-country persons with current residence in United Kingdom Can still travel to the UK But have to self-quarantine for 10 days), effective from 4:00 AM on January 15, 2021 onwards
2. Issue compulsory measures to screen all foreign passengers. Both UK and foreigners This will take effect from 4:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2021, forcing international passengers to show evidence of a COVID-19 test. That is negative within 72 hours before the scheduled departure
3. Determine whether the detection pattern for COVID-19 Must be at least a standard of testing methods used by the UK, such as PCR test or LAMP test or antigen test (Lateral Flow Device) with at least 97% efficiency (specificity) and at least 80% (sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies / ml), in which the test must be specified. Passport full name Date of birth, date of birth or age of examination Results Received date of infection test results Name and contact details of the infection service facility And testing equipment name If the passenger does not have such evidence Water, rail and air carriers can refuse service. And if unable to provide evidence upon arrival in the UK or lack of complete evidence of the infection as described There will be a maximum fine of £ 500 per person. In addition, all passengers must complete a passenger locator form for the purpose of tracking. If violated, there will be a fine of 500 pounds per person as well. This measure will be waived for cargo truck drivers. Children under 11 years of age and UK-Ireland travel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Thais who have travel plans or intend to travel to the UK You can find more information on the Facebook page of the Royal Thai Embassy in London, “Royal Thai Embassy, London UK” and the UK Government website www.gov.uk to prepare to strictly comply with the measures.
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