Jonathan Fairfield Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thailand's Covid-19 cases might almost double in a few days: dean Covid-19 cases in Thailand might jump to 2,000 people within two weeks, Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the faculty of medicine, Siriraj Hospital said during a press conference about the Covid-19 test kit on Friday (March 27). He said that currently, Thai people can be divided into three groups: The first group is people who do not have symptoms and do not have risk of infection. He recommended not seeking any examination and to remain indoors in their house. The second group is people who have risk of infection including those who returned from overseas, boxing stadiums, risky locales where Covid-19 cases were discovered. He recommended that they see a doctor. “They have to undergo 14 to 21 days self-quarantine if the examination shows negative result, while hospitals can handle patients only one week because the number of Covid-19 is increasing every day.” Prof Dr Prasit said. The third group is people who have both symptoms and risk of infection in which case he advised them to receive treatment at hospitals. Prof Dr Prasit said that even if only 10 people still socialised, they could lead to 67 million people getting infected. “The number of Covid-19 cases in both Bangkok and other provinces hit 1,000 people, while Malaysia hit 2,000 people,” he said. “If we do not stop the spread, there might be a shortage of medical teams and supplies, while the death toll would rise. If one person in a medical team gets infected, they must undergo 14 days quarantine.” He said that some of Thai people do not have discipline especially those who returned to their hometowns, so he expected that the number of Covid-19 cases may rise to 2,000 people within a few days. “The number of Covid-19 cases may be stable for 3-4 days, but we expect that the number would jump within two weeks,” he said. “We are still at risk, so there is a chance that the number of patients will increase, while patients may have more severe symptoms.” He added that this week alone, Siriraj Hospital had used 200 personal protective equipment a day as the number of patients is increasing. “Countries worldwide need medicines and supplies, so all we need to do is reduce the usage of medicines and supplies as much as we can,” he added. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384980 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-28 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 Everyone departing BKK and Pattaya, taking the virus with them, to spread all over the country. Thailand could be in serious trouble. 8 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuhan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 9000 by mid April if it follows trend.Hope not. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigBadGeordie Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 I live in a small village in Buriram province. Currently I am at day 10 of a 14 day isolation. I have been informed that 18 people have returned to the village, in addition to me, all are currently in self isolation for a 14 day period. The isolation is monotored by the village head and health care volunteers. Everyone, I am informed ia complying. 12 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Forza2002 Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 I doubt that there are many test centers in Isan, so we will never get a true number regarding the impact of the jobless returning to their family villages... 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 ...wait till these fast tests are more readily available Thailands number will explode. The only loophole holding Thailands number back is the limited testing...which suits the Government narrative for the moment. The numbers make no sense anyway...look at the exponential pattern of any other country and Thailands fudging becomes very apparent. 20 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 To much speculation. We know it will be worse before it gets better. Let just hope it doesn't effect us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 Take Thailand's current figure and multiply by around x100. Unless the country is populated by androids (no puns, please ), it is illogical that current stats are so low. 7 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thailand the exceptional country ... My understanding is that, once testing gets properly under way, the numbers infected double about every 3 days. If I've got that right, then 9000 by mid-April is way lower than we can reasonably expect. On the other hand, as most people infected recover over time, then gradually the number of CURRENTLY infected (ie infected minus cured = currently infected) will start to flatten out and ultimately diminish, as has happened in China, Sth Korea, Singapore, Taiwan. But that's probably 2-4 months away in Thailand because of government incompetence & malpractice and lack of self-discipline amongst the people . Meanwhile, the numbers are about to explode, I should think (always assuming they are not hidden from us for our own good). 7 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yokat Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 Group 1 : No symptom + No risk Group 2 : Risk only Group 3 : Risk + Symptoms What about symptoms only ? At 1000 confirmed cases they should acknowledge that the virus is widespread and every place is a risky place. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: “Countries worldwide need medicines and supplies, so all we need to do is reduce the usage of medicines and supplies as much as we can,” he added. Buying more is always an option. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 cant understand the cartoon diagram pls make it simpler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: some of Thai people its more than "some" pal try "most" dont worry though as long as it looks like youre doing something such as donning your mask things will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 I don't understand why everyone has to go to hospital,if only mild symptoms no point in going, all that will happen is you will spread it. Of course if symptoms escalate then go 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eibot Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2000? Lol That is absolutly nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 "This is a very complex graphic so let me try to explain it to you as as best I can. Mister Happy Green Face goes to Mr. Happy Red Face's house, then..." 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulambana Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Everyone departing BKK and Pattaya, taking the virus with them, to spread all over the country. Thailand could be in serious trouble. At the end of the sentence I would add just like Western countries due to their arrogancy, lying, cheating, and obfuscation. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stouricks Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Prof Dr Prasit said that even if only 10 people still socialised, they could lead to 67 million people getting infected. What's the population of Thailand? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder26 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 With 100 cases reported everyday maybe not. It still seems that the spread in tropical countries is somewhat slower than in colder countries. Or there is a limited testing happening in tropical countries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder26 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: I don't understand why everyone has to go to hospital,if only mild symptoms no point in going, all that will happen is you will spread it. Of course if symptoms escalate then go It's strange tha every reported case is hospitalized in Thailand. And from what I"ve heard they are given a mix of antiviral medicine that causes serious side effects, like vomiting and lack of appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, ukrules said: Buying more is always an option. Not when it comes to saving lives in Thailand it's not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron jeremy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 3 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: I live in a small village in Buriram province. Currently I am at day 10 of a 14 day isolation. I have been informed that 18 people have returned to the village, in addition to me, all are currently in self isolation for a 14 day period. The isolation is monotored by the village head and health care volunteers. Everyone, I am informed ia complying. Can u tell us how the people came to your village? travelling alone ? i think not! so people infected continue to travel on public transportation! infecting others! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Thunder26 said: It's strange tha every reported case is hospitalized in Thailand. And from what I"ve heard they are given a mix of antiviral medicine that causes serious side effects, like vomiting and lack of appetite. i just heard about a Brit in Vietnam kept in hospital for 3 weeks, covid 19 positive but no symptoms, he should be able to self isolate out of hospital, makes you suspect money is a motive, i hope Thailand isn't the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, yokat said: Group 1 : No symptom + No risk Group 2 : Risk only Group 3 : Risk + Symptoms What about symptoms only ? At 1000 confirmed cases they should acknowledge that the virus is widespread and every place is a risky place. They don't want to tell that group to go get tested since the number who are positive would skyrocket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Once the production of amulets gets fully ramped up then we can feel safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 3 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: I live in a small village in Buriram province. Currently I am at day 10 of a 14 day isolation. I have been informed that 18 people have returned to the village, in addition to me, all are currently in self isolation for a 14 day period. The isolation is monotored by the village head and health care volunteers. Everyone, I am informed ia complying. And your point is ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Grumpy John said: To much speculation. We know it will be worse before it gets better. Let just hope it doesn't effect us. I'm afraid that's the 'me' attitude that has made this worse. Sure I fear for my family but the crux of the matter is not to spread it. I remember asking someone many years ago when I was in Japan. Saw people wearing masks. I asked why. Answer: They have a cold and don't want to give it to anyone else. Thinking about others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 4 hours ago, yokat said: Group 1 : No symptom + No risk Group 2 : Risk only Group 3 : Risk + Symptoms What about symptoms only ? At 1000 confirmed cases they should acknowledge that the virus is widespread and every place is a risky place. An almost perfect provision of information on which to base a personal mind set on how to protect the self and ultimately personal mindset on perception of self as part of society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulambana Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) Mask is to not to protect the wearer but to protect others. If hundred percent people wear masks (sick and normal people), I am sure the infection rate will slow to a trickle. While I see most Thais are wearing masks, most farangs, except the Russians, are not. The other day I went to the bank, Harry, the brick layer, was stopped by the security. He was very angry and started mumbling stupid, stupid. The security went inside and got a mask and he put it in his pocket and went inside any away. Papers with some Thai writings were taped in every other chairs. He sat on one of the chair that had a paper taped. The lady sitting next to the chair stood up and gave him her chair. He again stated mumbling why, Why I cannot sit here. I showed him the paper. He again started mumbling stupid no English. I started to think this is the same arrogancy of Tom (plumber), Dick (truck driver), and Harry (brick layer) that have brought the Western countries to their knees and caused a world wide pandemic. Edited March 28, 2020 by Mulambana 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Niteowl45 Posted March 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Mulambana said: Mask is to not to protect the wearer but to protect others. If hundred percent people wear masks (sick and normal people), I am sure the infection rate will slow to a trickle. While I see most Thais are wearing masks, most farangs, except the Russians, are not. The other day I went to the bank, Harry, the brick layer, was stopped by the security. He was very angry and started mumbling stupid, stupid. The security went inside and got a mask and he put it in his pocket and went inside any away. Papers with some Thai writings were taped in every other chairs. He sat on one of the chair that had a paper taped. The lady sitting next to the chair stood up and gave him her chair. He again stated mumbling why, Why I cannot sit here. I showed him the paper. He again started mumbling stupid no English. I started to think this is the same arrogancy of Tom (plumber), Dick (truck driver), and Harry (brick layer) that have brought the Western countries to their knees and caused a world wide pandemic. First off, hard to judge a race by isolated examples.... many people are taking this seriously everywhere and just because some idiots misbehave in Thailand it doesn't mean it applies to entire nations. And the world pandemic was caused by wet markets in China, and the greed of the morons trying to monetize wildlife (oblivious to the dangers they exacerbate by mixing different species in tiny cages). The pandemic was caused by superstitious and greedy chinese peasants dude....nothing else, hate on the west all you want, but the west is paying the price of third world stupidity, at the end of the day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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