webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 PM calls for probe after reports of infected Chinese in border hospitals By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on provincial governors to investigate after news reports said that some Thais have taken Chinese infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus to border hospitals. “We confirm that there is strict inspection at entry and exit points along the border on land, water, and also at airports. If we find that Chinese people have entered illegally, we will deport them,” he vowed. “Today [February 24], the Army has sent troops to screen these people, while we received a report from the Public Health Ministry that no infected patients have been found in the hospitals.” Talking about the rising coronavirus cases in South Korea, Prayut said Thailand has third-phase measures to tackle the outbreak if it got any worse. “The government held a conference last week to deal this situation and how to proceed with the measures, some of which will become stricter,” he said. The National Communicable Disease Committee met this afternoon and was set to declare Covid-19 a dangerous contagious disease to facilitate public health officers to work more effectively. “We don’t want anyone to panic because the country has not reached the third phase of the epidemic, but it should have legal support to facilitate officers to control the situation,” he said. Prayut also confirmed that Thailand is not concealing any patient information, adding that the number of infected people is still the same. “There are more than 1,000 cases under investigation, but we don’t want people to panic because it will affect the country in many aspects. The government is deeply concerned about people’s health, but we must have measures in place to control any epidemic if necessary. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30382750 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-02-25 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaitero Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 Quote There are more than 1,000 cases under investigation, So how long time it takes to confirm if someone has this virus or not ? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mung Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, thaitero said: So how long time it takes to confirm if someone has this virus or not ? As long as it suits them 7 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: If we find that Chinese people have entered illegally, we will deport them,” he vowed. china is not gonna be happy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: The government is deeply concerned about people’s health, but we must have measures in place to control any epidemic if necessary. They have repeatedly demonstrated that they are more concerned with economics than they are about people's health, case and point the smoke from burning and other sources that could easily IMO be mitigated but is not because of economic concerns. So zero credibility on that front. I am staying in the US until this thing blows over. (we usually come to our thai home this time of the year) I hope this whole thing blows over and that all of you stay safe, Hope to see you all soon. 26 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mung Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, sirineou said: They have repeatedly demonstrated that they are more concerned with economics than they are about people's health, case and point the smoke from burning and other sources that could easily IMO be mitigated but is not because of economic concerns. So zero credibility on that front. I am staying in the US until this thing blows over. (we usually come to our thai home this time of the year) I hope this whole thing blows over and that all of you stay safe, Hope to see you all soon. Me too, well not the US but I have moved away from LOS for the time being. It's just not worth the risk of bring blocked from flying out in the near future, and the possible chaos to come 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: “We confirm that there is strict inspection at entry and exit points along the border on land, water, and also at airports. If we find that Chinese people have entered illegally, we will deport them,” he vowed. well you can't get much stricter than that. Everything he said was correct and in line with what should be happening regarding the health and safety of Thai citizens. 1 2 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post christophe75 Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) This hurt our "feelings". But i like the idea to "send" soldiers to "check". A phone call would be way too complicated to achieve ("allo khrap ? do you have any damned sick chinese in your hospital yes or no ?") And by the way, another foreign government is hurting our "feelings" too. Kuwait bans all flights to and from South Korea, Thailand, and Italy due to coronavirus - KUNA This is so mean. And why Thailand... and not Japan ? Or USA ? Does it mean that Kuwat do not trust... our glorious country ? Do they know that hot weather and som tam smells kill the virus ? Anyway. I'm sure our generals will quickly answer to this insult, because Kuwait has... confirmed 3 cases. So... just ban tourists from Kuwait ! ???? 70 000 Kuwaitis visited Thailand in 2018. Bannnnnnnnnnn them ! Edited February 24, 2020 by christophe75 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, christophe75 said: 70 000 Kuwaitis visited Thailand in 2018. Bannnnnnnnnnn them ! Too much money involved you should know by now 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anto Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, steven100 said: well you can't get much stricter than that. Everything he said was correct and in line with what should be happening regarding the health and safety of Thai citizens. They only check for a high temperature .A carrier can have no symptoms showing . 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 With Kuwait Airlines ceasing flights to Thailand, along with Italy and Sth Korea, which are both know for serious outbreaks, what really is happening here in Thailand? Do the Kuwaitis know more than we do? It would be so absolutely irresponsible of this country to attempt to hide anything as serious is this. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: If we find that Chinese people have entered illegally, we will deport them,” he vowed. Imagine trying to deport infected Covid patients. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 A "probe" seems drastic. Shouldn't a committee be set up first? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 For what its worth regarding possible infections personally with social media here in thailand being so prevalent if they were down playing the stats i feel the info would be out there through leaks,FB,Snapchat and personal accounts so ill be giving them the benefit of doubt and hope the medical profession is as good as they say ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 100%. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicbkktxl Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said: With Kuwait Airlines ceasing flights to Thailand, along with Italy and Sth Korea, which are both know for serious outbreaks, what really is happening here in Thailand? Do the Kuwaitis know more than we do? It would be so absolutely irresponsible of this country to attempt to hide anything as serious is this. Just curious where did you read Kuwait Air is ceasing flights to Thailand?OK,ok I just saw it in Bangkok POST Edited February 25, 2020 by mrmicbkktxl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Sharp said: For what its worth regarding possible infections personally with social media here in thailand being so prevalent if they were down playing the stats i feel the info would be out there through leaks,FB,Snapchat and personal accounts so ill be giving them the benefit of doubt and hope the medical profession is as good as they say ... The numbers are being "massaged" but perhaps not to a significant extent. According to the most recent report (translated) there are 248 patients "under treatment"; which means it may or may not be COVID-19. https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no50-220263.pdf That the "confirmed cases" has not increased from 35 in what, a week or two, seems "strange"? Yes, I know it's been hot, humid and windy. Surely the 248 patients could be confirmed/or not, quite quickly? This "border hospital" "rumor" isn't the only one swirling on Thai social media. The "government" needs to speak with one voice (one person; preferrably a medical professional), at least twice a day with comprehensive updates, and strive to be clear, concise, accurate and transparent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Mass hysteria induced by mass media. It is just the flu, several new strains every year. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Without being a Prepper or Alarmist it might be wise to stock up on some foodstuffs (booze and cigs if that is your thing). If things go pearshaped you do not want to be out there in the crowd trying to empty the stores. If nothing happens, then you still have the supplies to use normally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: “There are more than 1,000 cases under investigation, but we don’t want people to panic because it will affect the country in many aspects. So were sticking to the number of 35 of which many have gone home to alleviate any panic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck1966 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 This could unravel real quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, IAMHERE said: Mass hysteria induced by mass media. It is just the flu, several new strains every year. I'm sure people said that in 1918 when it finished off at least 50 million and mutated to kill in 12 hours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, hotchilli said: So were sticking to the number of 35 of which many have gone home to alleviate any panic! lottery 35 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Dear God if this reaches pattaya..1 night in a bar. Or a night in a disco and we are all <deleted> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: I'm sure people said that in 1918 when it finished off at least 50 million and mutated to kill in 12 hours. There are too many of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Those Chinese had, errrr , just regular flu and were sent home for a month to safely recover. Well Thailand cannot have more Corona virus as this is bad for the economy. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 mtls2005, your last comment was too, funny. The government has to look those words up on google as they do not likely know the meaning, or especially apply something like transparency in most situations. Geezer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 4 hours ago, sirineou said: They have repeatedly demonstrated that they are more concerned with economics than they are about people's health, case and point the smoke from burning and other sources that could easily IMO be mitigated but is not because of economic concerns. So zero credibility on that front. I am staying in the US until this thing blows over. (we usually come to our thai home this time of the year) I hope this whole thing blows over and that all of you stay safe, Hope to see you all soon. So you will stay in a country that has had 80,000 flue deaths this pass year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URMySunshine Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Getting virused out personally - what happens happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 6 hours ago, thaitero said: So how long time it takes to confirm if someone has this virus or not ? If they don't test for CV, and/or instead palm off the diagnosis on some other condition or simply send the patient home, they're not gonna know and the number won't get reported as CV! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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