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Wife and two children of man who died of Covid-19 test positive

 

 

The wife and two children of a man who died after being infected by the new coronavirus, have tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156407-wife-and-two-children-of-man-who-died-of-covid-19-test-positive/

 

Wife and two children of man who died of Covid-19 test positive

 

 

The wife and two children of a man who died after being infected by the new coronavirus, have tested positive for Covid-19.

 

The 45-year male, who worked at an entertainment venue in Sukhumvit and suffered from diabetes and obesity, was the third death from Covid-19 in Thailand. The family had performed a cremation ceremony for the deceased on March 25.

 

Press had speculated earlier that the family of the deceased -- his 39-year-old wife, 14-year-old daughter, and 13-year-old son -- might be infected with Covid-19.

 

The daughter said she believed that they got infected when her father underwent quarantine at home.

 

“Initially, my father went to take a Covid-19 examination because he was in a risk group, but the Department of Disease Control did not allow him, so he came back to undergo self-quarantine at home,” she said.

 

“Later, my father’s symptoms became more severe, so he went to take a Covid-19 examination and it was positive. He was hospitalised for 10 days before he died.”

 

She said that before she knew the test results, none of them had any symptoms. There was no fever, just some coughing.

 

“Now, my mother and younger brother are hospitalised. The doctor said that he would give them an antiviral drug, but it may cause side-effects, such as vomiting and the heart will beat faster than normal,” she said

 

“My mother, younger brother and I have allergy. Meanwhile, the three of us do not know if we have heart disease or diabetes inherited in our family because we have not checked for these diseases before."

 

She added that they felt very anxious and stressed because they were worried the side-effects of this drug may cause death.

 

“Our family is currently deciding whether to use the antiviral drug or not, while we may need to consult a doctor to see if there are other drugs that have fewer side-effects,” she added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384991

 

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).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156406-thailands-covid-19-cases-might-almost-double-in-a-few-days-dean/

 

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

 

Airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 28 March

 

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok has released details on airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 14:00 28 March 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156404-airlines-still-offering-flights-from-thailand-to-the-uk-as-of-28 march/

 

UPDATED: 

 

Airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 28 March

 

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok has released details on airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 14:00 28 March 2020.

 

???? As of 28 March, the following airlines still offer flights from Thailand to the UK. As the situation changes very rapidly, please confirm the status of your flight with the airline.

 

Although most of the flights are fully booked, there is a chance for passengers to stand by at the airport as seats are usually available due to no shows. Please notify the check-in staff at least 2 hours before the counter closes so that you have sufficient time to get the tickets issued.

 

????Airlines with direct flights to the UK:

 

✈️ Thai Airways
All European flights including flights to the UK are cancelled effective ‪1 April until 31 May. Flights are overbooked. There will chance for standby passengers in case of no shows.

www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: ‪‪‪+66 2-356-1111, ‪‫‪+66 2-356-1122, ‪‫‪+66 ‪2-137-4605

 

✈️ EVA Air
No flights operate today. The next flight is BR67 (BKK-LHR) scheduled to depart at 1230 hrs on Sunday 29 March.
www.evaair.com
Contact numbers: ‪‪‪+66 2-302-7288, ‪‫‪+66 ‪2-134-2521-5

 

✈️ British Airways
Flight to London Heathrow Airport operates today with a good chance of getting flights for standby passengers due to previous numbers of no shows. The last flight will be ‪on 29 March with limited seats available.
www.britishairways.com
Contact numbers: ‪‫‪+66 2-1342201-8

 

????Airlines with non-direct flights to the UK:

 

✈️ Finnair
All flights are fully booked today, but high chance for standby passengers. The next flight is AY144 departing at 2305 hrs from BKK-HEL tonight. A connecting flight would be AY337 from HEL-LHR tomorrow at 1600 hrs. The last flight from Bangkok to Helsinki will be ‪‪on 1 April 2020. Some flights from Helsinki to London or Manchester will be reduced.
www.finnair.com
Contact number: ‪‫‪+66 ‪2 134 2431-2

 

✈️ KLM
There is no flights available in March. They will operate 2 flights per week from Bangkok to Amsterdam from Monday 30 March. For onward transfer to the UK, there are many flights with KLM to larger airports and KLM Cityhopper to regional airports.

www.klm.com

Contact number: +66 2-6100800

 

✈️ Oman
The flight from Bangkok to Muscat is cancelled on 27 March. All passenger services to and from Muscat will be suspended ‪starting 12 noon, 29 March 2020.
www.omanair.com
Contact numbers: ‪‫‪+66 2-6351222

 

✈️ Qatar Airways
All flights are overbooked today with possibility of no shows. 3 flights to Doha (QR837, QR831 and QR981) operate tomorrow with limited seats available. Standby spaces are only available to passengers who already hold previously issued Qatar air tickets and who would like to standby for those flights.

www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: ‪‪‪+66 2-1341021-23, ‪‫‪+66 2-6180499, ‪‫‪+66 ‪‪2-134-3517-8

 

????Domestic flights:

 

✈️Air Asia
Operates as normal but check entry restrictions at arrival airports before you fly.

Phuket to Don Mueang : 6 flights per days.
Phuket to Singapore : 1 flight, 9.45 daily
Phuket to Hong Kong: 1 flight, 16.00 Monday, Wed, Fri, Sun

 

????Thai Air Asia will suspend operations on all domestic routes from 1-30 April.

 

❗️Please note that this information is correct at the time of publication. The operational situation changes hourly. We will continue to update our #TravelAdvice for #Thailand. Check our page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/ regularly and sign-up to email alerts.

People in Phuket told to remain indoors between 8pm and 3am

 

 

The Governor of Phuket has requested people stay indoors between 8pm and 3am.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156402-people-in-phuket-told-to-remain-indoors-between-8pm-and-3am/

 

People in Phuket told to remain indoors between 8pm and 3am

 

 

The Governor of Phuket has requested people stay indoors between 8pm and 3am.

 

The announcement was posted on the Governor's official Facebook page late on Friday. 

 

While not a direct order, the announcement "kindly asked and sought the collaboration of local residents and of tourists (both and Thai and international in the Province of Phuket to remain in their residence from 8:00pm to 3:00am, with the EXCEPTION of the urgent errand".

 

The announcement also says "the measure of inspection will be strictly applied to people travelling to other provinces.

 

The announcement is effective from 28 March 2020. 

 

 

 

Thailand announces 109 new COVID-19 cases, total cases now 1,245

 

 

Thailand announced 109 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156353-thailand-announces-109-new-covid-19-cases-total-cases-now-1245/

 

Thailand reports 109 new coronavirus cases and one death

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 109 new coronavirus cases and one death, bringing the total to 1,245 infections and 6 deaths, the spokesman of the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Saturday.

 

The latest death is of a patient with some prior health complication, Taweesin Wisanuyothin, the CCSA spokesman said.

 

The Thai government on Friday ordered the closing down of more public facilities and businesses to curb the spread of coronavirus, and has extended existing closures until the end of April.

 

The provinces of Narathiwat and Pattani in southern Thailand are in lockdown while several other provinces have issued orders to restrict the opening and closing times of 24-hour convenience stores.

 

(Reporting by Panu Wongcha-um; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)

 

COVID-19 Hotline for foreigners in Thailand

 

 

The Office of International Cooperation, Department of Disease Control (DDC), Ministry of Public Health has opened a dedicated hotline for foreigners in Thailand to inquire about COVID-19 related matters at +66 (0) 96 847 8209 or +66 (0) 92 726 0474, from 08.00 – 20.00 Hrs. Thailand local time.
 

British Embassy update regarding processing of visa extension letters

 

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok has contacted Thaivisa to provide an update regarding the processing of the letters needed by foreigners to extend their visas in Thailand after having their travel plans disrupted by COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156316-british-embassy-update-regarding-processing-of-visa-extension letters/

 

Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus 

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Street residence but said he would still lead the government's response to the accelerating outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156254-boris-johnson-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/

 

Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus 

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Street residence but said he would still lead the government's response to the accelerating outbreak.

 

Johnson, 55, experienced mild symptoms on Thursday, a day after he answered questions at the prime minister's weekly question-and-answer session in parliament's House of Commons chamber. He received the positive test result at around midnight.

 

"I've taken a test. That has come out positive," Johnson said on Friday in a video statement broadcast on Twitter. "I've developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus. That's to say - a temperature and a persistent cough.
 

"Be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team to lead the national fightback against coronavirus."

 

Health minister Matt Hancock, another senior member of the British government's response, said he had also tested positive and was self-isolating at home with mild symptoms. The government's top medical adviser also said he had symptoms.

 

Johnson is the first leader of a major power to announce a positive test result for coronavirus. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went into isolation earlier this month after his wife tested positive for the virus.

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have both been tested, so far with negative results.

 

Johnson chaired a government meeting on the coronavirus on Friday morning via teleconference.

 

His designated deputy is foreign minister Dominic Raab. It was not immediately clear what the contingency plan was if senior ministers were incapacitated.

 

Britain has recorded more than 14,500 cases of the illness and the death toll shot up to 759 as of Thursday afternoon, up by nearly a third in 24 hours. This is the seventh highest official death toll in the world after Italy, Spain, China, Iran, the United States and France.

 

MODEST EARLY APPROACH

 

The coronavirus is the worst global health crisis since the 1918 influenza epidemic. Britain, which has the world's fifth largest economy, initially took an approach to containing the spread of the disease that was modest in comparison to European countries such as Italy.

 

But Johnson changed tack and imposed stringent controls after projections showed a quarter of a million people could die. On Monday he banned Britons from leaving their homes for all non-essential reasons, effectively shutting down large parts of the economy.

 

Now he is in isolation too.

 

"I am working from home. I’m self-isolating," Johnson said.

 

 

It was unclear where he was infected or how staff and ministers would need to isolate themselves after dozens of daily meetings, including news conferences, in Downing Street.

 

Johnson last appeared at a news conference on Wednesday, flanked by the government's chief scientific adviser, Patrick Vallance, and England's Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty. The event was closed, with journalists asking questions by video link.

 

A spokesman said that the moment Johnson felt symptoms he took steps to avoid close contact, adding that ministers would need to self-isolate if they developed symptoms.

 

Whitty said on Friday he was experiencing symptoms and would also self-isolate.

 

The official guidance is for people to stand two metres (around six feet) apart to prevent contagion. This was not always adhered to for some of Johnson's earlier press conferences, when he appeared with other top officials, although the distance between lecterns had been increased by Wednesday.

 

MEALS AT THE DOOR

 

Johnson will have his meals delivered to the door of an apartment at Number 11 Downing Street, while he self-isolates for seven days from the warren of corridors and rooms that make up the seat of British political power at Number 10 Downing Street.

 

"The doors between Number 10 and Number 11 have been closed off to all other staff who work in the building," a Downing Street spokesman said. "The PM will work from the office and the study in Number 11."

 

His finance minister, Rishi Sunak, who traditionally works out of Number 11, is not self-isolating, a Treasury source said.

 

Johnson's office would not say if his 32-year-old partner, Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, had been tested. However Johnson's seven-day quarantine, rather than a lengthier 14-day period for infected households, implied she was not currently living with him.

 

Britons paid tribute to health workers on Thursday evening by clapping and cheering from doorways. Johnson and Sunak took part, but came out of separate entrances on Downing Street and did not come into close contact.

 

Queen Elizabeth last saw Johnson on March 11 and she remains in good health, Buckingham Palace said. The 93-year-old monarch usually sees the prime minister once a week but has recently conducted the regular audience by telephone.

 

Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week. He is in good health and is now self-isolating at his residence in Scotland with mild symptoms.

 

(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Holton, William James, Michael Holden and Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Frances Kerry and Jon Boyle)

 

 

UPDATED: 

 

Airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 27 March

 

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok has released details on airlines still offering flights from Thailand to the UK as of 14:00 27 March 2020.

 

???? As of 27 March, the following airlines still offer flights from Thailand to the UK. As the situation changes very rapidly, please confirm the status of your flight with the airline.

 

Although most of the flights are fully booked, there is a chance for passengers to stand by at the airport as seats are usually available due to no shows. Please notify the check-in staff at least 2 hours before the counter closes so that you have sufficient time to get the tickets issued.

 

????Airlines with direct flights to the UK:

 

✈️ Thai Airways
All European flights including flights to the UK are cancelled effective ‪1 April until 31 May. There are limited seats available for flights to London Heathrow Airport on 29 and 30 March.
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: ‪‪‪+66 2-356-1111, ‪‫‪+66 2-356-1122, ‪‫‪+66 ‪2-137-4605

 

✈️ EVA Air
Flight to London Heathrow Airport operates today. Flights are reduced to 2-3 flights per week ‪‪from 24 March to 3 May with limited seats available.
www.evaair.com
Contact numbers: ‪‪‪+66 2-302-7288, ‪‫‪+66 ‪2-134-2521-5

 

✈️ British Airways
Flight to London Heathrow Airport operates today. The last flight will be ‪on 29 March with limited seats available.
www.britishairways.com
Contact numbers: ‪‫‪+66 2-1342201-8

 

????Airlines with non-direct flights to the UK:

 

✈️ Finnair
High chance for standby passengers. ‪AY144 departing ‪tonight at 2305 hrs would connect with ‪AY5909 or AY1337 from Helsinki to London. The last flight from Bangkok to Helsinki will be ‪‪on 1 April 2020. Some flights from Helsinki to London or Manchester will be reduced.
www.finnair.com
Contact number: ‪‫‪+66 ‪2 134 2431-2

 

✈️ KLM

There is no flights available in March. All flights to London City Airport are postponed due to airport closure from 26 March until 1 May.
www.klm.com
Contact number: +66 2-6100800

 

✈️ Oman
The flight from Bangkok to Muscat is cancelled on 27 March. All passenger services to and from Muscat will be suspended ‪starting 12 noon, 29 March 2020.
www.omanair.com
Contact numbers: ‪‫‪+66 2-6351222

 

✈️ Qatar Airways
A few flights operate tonight and ‪tomorrow. These are all over booked. However, there will be no shows. Standby available to passengers who already hold previously issued Qatar Air tickets. Flights also available after 1st April.
www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: ‪‪‪+66 2-1341021-23, ‪‫‪+66 2-6180499, ‪‫‪+66 ‪‪2-134-3517-8

 

????Domestic flights

 

✈️ Air Asia

Operates as normal but check entry restrictions at arrival airports before you fly.

Phuket to Don Muang : 6 flights per days.

Phuket to Singapore : 1 flight, 9.45 daily

Phuket to Hong Kong: 1 flight, 16.00 Monday, Wed, Fri, Sun

❗️Please note that this information is correct at the time of publication. The operational situation changes hourly. We will continue to update our #TravelAdvice for #Thailand. Check our page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/ regularly and sign-up to email alerts.

Chonburi 7-Eleven and other convenience stores ordered to close between 10pm-5am

 

Image: Nation

 

Convenience stores in Chonburi have been ordered to close between 10pm to 5am daily, the provincial governor announced on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156200-chonburi-7-eleven-and-other-convenience-stores-ordered-to-close-between-10pm-5am/

 

Chonburi 7-Eleven and other convenience stores ordered to close between 10pm-5am

 

Image: Nation

 

Convenience stores in Chonburi have been ordered to close between 10pm to 5am daily, the provincial governor announced on Friday.

 

The move, which includes stores such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart, is the latest measure introduced in the province to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

 

The closure order comes into effect on Friday 27 March. 

 

Meanwhile, officials have also announced that beaches in Pattaya and Chonburi are out of bounds to the public between 8pm and 6am.

 

 

Source: 77Koaded

 

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25 March:

 

 

2 hours ago, jimmjam said:

 

 

This was today's. The embassy sent it to us at lunchtime

Briton, ‘cash-strapped by virus’, leaps to death

 

 

A Briton working in Bangkok as an English tutor apparently committed suicide on Wednesday (March 25) by jumping from a 13th-floor residence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156032-briton-‘cash-strapped-by-virus’-leaps-to-death/