- Thailand PHM identified nine countries and two territories as high-risk zones for coronavirus disease.
- The countries are Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, Taiwan, France, Singapore, Italy, and Iran.
- The two territories are Hong Kong and Macau.
- Authorities plan to impose measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 by carriers from abroad.
- Visitors from mentioned countries are required to quarantine themselves for 14 days.
According to an article published in The Bangkok Post, the Thailand Public Health Ministry has issued an announcement specifying nine countries and two territories as high-risk zones for coronavirus disease.
High-risk countries due to coronavirus
The nine countries are Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, Taiwan, France, Singapore, Italy and Iran. The two territories are Hong Kong and Macau, according to the announcement, coming in effect when it is published in the Royal Gazette.
Control measures to be imposed
The move is believed to pave the way for authorities to impose measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 by carriers from abroad, especially after some 5,000 Thais working illegally in South Korea said they would return home.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon told reporters earlier there was no law in effect now that could force anyone to isolate themselves.
Quarantine measures in place
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul posted a message on his Facebook page that all visitors from these countries will be required to quarantine themselves for 14 days with no exceptions. However, the post was deleted minutes later without explanations.
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Source: TheBangkokPost
