BANGKOK, 5 March 2020: Thailand discourages all but essential travel to high-risk countries and introduces 14 days of self-isolation for Thais and foreign residents returning to Thailand from the countries listed.
This report was updated at 1800, 5 March.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul approved the latest list of countries and territories that are considered high risk for the Covid-19 infection:
The listed countries are now: South Korea; China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Italy; and Iran. All Thais returning from these nations and territories must self-quarantine for 14 days, or they may be subject to quarantine organised by the authorities.”
Prevention better than cure
In an earlier “Risk Communication to the Public” statement, the Thai Public Health Ministry recommended:
Covid-29 spread can be prevented by frequently washing hands for the duration it would take to sing Happy Birthday twice.
Avoid contact with patients who suffer from respiratory disease.
Avoid visiting crowded places and large public gathering. If this is unavoidable, people should wear a mask.
Keep your distance of around 1.5 metres and greet people with the Thai Wei or Indian Namaste rather than shaking hands or other contact greetings.
Do not use or share personal stuff with others ( handkerchiefs, glasses, and towels) etc.
As of 4 March, Thailand reported 43 cases, 13 cases discharged and one death.
Editor’s note
This report was initially based on the Ministry of Public Health situation report posted on 2 March.
https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no59-020363.pdf
hai, i would to ask, it is thai safe for travel 25 march, this month?
which one the best place for travel?? for family traveler??
The latest evaluation by public health experts and scientists, endorsed by reliable and rational health ministers worldwide, suggests it is safe to travel and even attend events if you take precautions and follow public health recommendations. It is not recommended that people travel if they are already showing flu-like symptoms. As for Thailand, lesser-known destinations might be a safer choice and all the more enjoyable because they are off-the-beaten-track. However, Thailand is no different from any other popular tourist destination worldwide and has competent public health measures in place at all its destinations. As for family destinations see the Tourism Authority of Thailand recommendations and weather updates on weather and travel see https://www.tatnews.org/2020/02/tat-releases-daily-photos-of-weather-situations-at-attractions-across-thailand/
Shame that your headline sensationalises that actual report it references. It is NOT a ‘strict self-isolation rule’. It clearly says “are recommended to implement self-quarantine’ . Frankly there are so many mixed messages out there at the moment not helped by the media scare campaign sensationalizing every morsel of news.
Thanks for pointing out the inappropriate use of the word ‘strict’ in the headline. Yes, it is a recommendation. Our news was based entirely on a MOPH situation report; the latest posted yesterday. The situation report was dated 2 March. However, this morning MOPH subsequently posted situation reports that edited out some of the countries mentioned in the list in the March 2 report.