Thailand and Montenegro are being downgraded

[RubbaJohnny]

Thailand and Montenegro are being downgraded from amber to the red list, meaning only British residents and nationals will be allowed into the country, and they will have to quarantine in a hotel for 11 nights at a cost of at least £2,285.

 

The proportion of Beta variant cases in Thailand has grown significantly in recent weeks. It is the Covid strain some scientists fear vaccines are less effective against

[RubbaJohnny]

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/aug/26/seven-countries-to-be-added-to-englands-covid-travel-green-list

[KhaoYai]

9 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said:

meaning only British residents and nationals will be allowed into the country,

Without checking - a possible slight correction: Its most likely that it will be British Citizens, those legally resident in the UK AND those from or residing in the 'common travel area' - i.e. The Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man etc.  That's usually the case.

 

I'm surpised that Thailand wasn't added to the Red List weeks ago - all the criteria were met. It remains to be seen if Thailand reciprocates and takes the UK off its 'Safe List' for the Sandbox schemes.

Edited August 26, 2021 by KhaoYai