webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 VIRUS WARNING Is it safe to travel to Thailand? Latest advice after deadly coronavirus kills 132 Kara Godfrey Thai Airways has been forced to disinfect incoming planes //Credit: Reuters THE death toll for coronavirus has surged to 132 people, with travel warnings issued by countries across the globe. Although China remains most heavily affected by the deadly bug, there are now 14 people infected in Thailand amid fears it can't be stopped. Unlike China, there are currently no travel bans in place for Thailand. However, the country's proximity to China and its popularity as a tourist destination for Chinese nationals means it's a high risk destination. Thailand was the first country to confirm a coronavirus case on January 12, and is currently the worst affected nation outside of China. With the number of people infected now standing at 14, the country's health minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the country “is not able to stop the spread” of the virus because there are so many Chinese travellers there. What's the latest travel advice for Thailand? The UK government has warned: "There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. "The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China and the region, including Thailand. "You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the local authorities." Full Story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10811318/thailand-travel-advice-coronavirus/ -- The SUN 2020-01-30 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 for Thailand it could be too late since screening is ineffective at identifying those infected, they show no symptoms and can still spread the virus which makes this a very dangerous situation Thailand needs to take some very serious steps now or this will spread out of control if it hasn't already 39 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pegman Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 I would wait this out before traveling to China or Thailand 31 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike787 Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 NO not safe anywhere. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkyFax Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, smedly said: for Thailand it could be too late since screening is ineffective at identifying those infected, they show no symptoms and can still spread the virus which makes this a very dangerous situation Thailand needs to take some very serious steps now or this will spread out of control if it hasn't already All I can say is that, if for Thailand it is too late and that this has spread out of control already, I'm glad I'm not in Pattaya. 15 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 44 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: You have a lot bigger chance to die in traffic. I always find this line of logic (if it can be called that) to be completely irrelevant. The road deaths go on regardless. Coronavirus deaths are in addition. 39 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, mike787 said: NO not safe anywhere. There should not be any concern. Prime Minister Prayut said the situation was under control. So come, shop, eat and spend. 7 3 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, pegman said: I would wait this out before traveling to China or Thailand This comment and similar is being made by others: "I am going to stay in my room or home until this blows over" SARS warnings and infections lasted 9 months to a year in some areas. So, better stock up and be prepared for an extended stay as this crisis is just beginning. 9 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 “I would wait this out and not travel to Thailand “...said the Farang unwittingly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said: You have a lot bigger chance to die in traffic. Seen lots of people out there on the roads with facemask but no helmet. 8 2 2 5 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DannyCarlton Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: This comment and similar is being made by others: "I am going to stay in my room or home until this blows over" SARS warnings and infections lasted 9 months to a year in some areas. So, better stock up and be prepared for an extended stay as this crisis is just beginning. No problem. I've already taken to my bed. Have smart TV, internet, en suite and a tray being pushed through my door, every couple of hours with copious amounts of food and drink. Unfortunately unable to help with washing up, gardening and shopping. Life's tough but I'm determined to beat this. 6 2 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 some people would panic if a mouse farts. Corona is just influenza with a college education. 13 1 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rtco Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 31 minutes ago, hrrecruiter said: I rather pay a tiny amount for Masks for myself and the family even if it doesnt guaranteed 100% protection - got a batch w 10 for 599thb on lazada and they ship home in a couple days. Helps w pollution if nothing else. https://bit.ly/2U6vQ1L The advice is that masks are next to useless 5 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 The Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-20 infected an estimated 500 million people and killed 20-50 million. Now that was a virus to be worried about. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, rtco said: The advice is that masks are next to useless But not useless. Anything is better than nothing. I've so far failed to source N95 masks in Pattaya. Got a couple of hot tips last night. Final attempt today. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wiggy said: The Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-20 infected an estimated 500 million people and killed 20-50 million. Now that was a virus to be worried about. And your reasoning behind thinking that the final toll for coronavirus won't be the same or worse? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 Its never been safe to travel to Thailand has it now even more so???? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsflynn603 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, hrrecruiter said: I rather pay a tiny amount for Masks for myself and the family even if it doesnt guaranteed 100% protection - got a batch w 10 for 599thb on lazada and they ship home in a couple days. Helps w pollution if nothing else. https://bit.ly/2U6vQ1L If it does not say N95 or N99 it offers about as much protection as a chain link fence being able to filter out mosquitoes. Even N95 or N99, if NOT fit-tested are not very effective. If fit tested they are since it is not virus you are filtering, it is virus contained in a sneezed/coughed aerosol. However, as you imply...better than nothing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Are there any semi accurate numbers regarding percentage of case that are fatal? Thousands die from garden variety flu every year... Time for some binge watching, finally get around to Breaking Bad and the Wire. “Anything that is done that increases social distancing can help decrease the spread of the virus, said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If you do it right, it’s not impossible it will have positive impact.” Dang! I was gonna work on being less obnoxious, opinionated, speaking my mind (what's left of it) grumpy old man, but turns out all that is a protective mechanism. Have to hone my "<deleted> off", "Sod off", and very 'Merican "<deleted> off" for openers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 IMO, most governments are uniformly under reporting this outbreak...maybe to stop panic, but probably because they don't really have a grasp of the situation. If a nurse in Wuhan ( report on social media) says their government is not reporting that, according to her, 90,000 are infected.....then other governments would follow suit. The Thai government really scares me when these situations arise....they seem to have little understanding of epidemic issues...and their response is often muted and watered down. Thailand has tens of thousands of Chinese tourists here now....Where exactly are they right now?....Have they all be screened?...When, and, are they allowed to return to China?....Were there positive cases identified and if so, (hard to imagine they were all negative) where are they now? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gecko123 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Up to you. Myself, I'm already in self-isolation mode as a precautionary measure. Edited January 30, 2020 by Gecko123 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bartender100 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 Already far out performing SARS which peaked at 8,000 cases, no one in any country is safe till we know more about it, as the Chinese travel worldwide these days But humans are very clever, a cure will be found 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xerostar Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 Last night I had to get a taxi to get home, I noticed the driver had a slight cough. I wondered how many Chinese had he picked up the airport in the last few weeks? I'm sure taxi drivers must feel particularly vulnerable. Not to mention aircraft cabin crew and airport staff. Staying home as much as possible would make sense but for many people there is no choice. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: Seen lots of people out there on the roads with facemask but no helmet. Yes I had the same thought yesterday. Same sort of logic as wearing a helmet but having their kid infront of them bare headed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PremiumLane Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 Christ, it ain't the bubonic plague.... yes, it is dangerous for the elderly and those with serious health issues already. Yes, we should try to contain it and make sure we can create a vaccine for it. But, the scaremongering and hyperbole is getting stupid. 12 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malibukid Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 36 minutes ago, Wiggy said: The Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-20 infected an estimated 500 million people and killed 20-50 million. Now that was a virus to be worried about. medical science has made substantial advances in the last 100 years in identifying and understanding virus. we are also better at tracking and controlling pandemics though shared information technology. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: And your reasoning behind thinking that the final toll for coronavirus won't be the same or worse? Advances in medicine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: A nurse that is working in Wuhan China Was she on Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 With a two week incubation period which transmission can happen, the reported numbers will balloon in the coming week. Unless travel to this region is a necessity, best to stay away. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 While some progressive countries, Singapore for example, and airlines have restrictions and compulsory quarantine for residents arriving from Hebei Province and Bristish Airways and other airlines has ceased all China flights, the TAT continues to offers Visa free status to Wuhan and Hebei province and other hot areas and now wants to extends that further ..... is it no wonder the authorities are unlikely to contain a virus that is infectious but undetectable during the incubation period? They are creating a massive problem for themselves and the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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