webfact Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Free Covid-19 tests for people who have visited crowded locations By The Nation Sukhum Kanchanapimai The Public Health Ministry has decided to provide free Covid-19 tests for people who have been in crowded locations, permanent secretary Sukhum Kanchanapimai said today (March 17), but certain categories of people will not be covered under this free service. Those who visited crowded spots including boxing stadiums and entertainment venues and have developed a cough, fever, nasal mucus and a sore throat are advised to wear face masks and immediately go for a coronavirus check at any public hospital. If the test is positive, they will receive treatment free of charge. However, the ministry said it will not provide free coronavirus tests for people who travel back from high-risk countries, those who interact with foreign tourists, people who have infected lungs without a cause, people whose family members travel to high-risk nations, those with respiratory diseases and medical personnel. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384246 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, webfact said: If the test is positive, they will receive treatment free of charge. 15 minutes ago, webfact said: However, the ministry said it will not provide free coronavirus tests for people who travel back from high-risk countries, those who interact with foreign tourists, people who have infected lungs without a cause, people whose family members travel to high-risk nations, those with respiratory diseases and medical personnel. yes we will skip the people who really need to be tested. Edited March 17, 2020 by NCC1701A 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vicbkk Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just how stupid can they get?? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, webfact said: not provide free coronavirus tests for people who . . . interact with foreign tourists, The target on our back just got a little bit bigger. So, this means your wife and your family, if you're married, too? Suppose so. Edited March 17, 2020 by zydeco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, vicbkk said: Just how stupid can they get?? Wait for it... ???? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 https://www.thaipbsworld.com/covid-19-entertainment-sports-venues-to-be-closed-for-14-days/ All entertainment places and sports venues in and around Bangkok, including pubs, massage parlours and nightclubs, will be closed for two weeks as part of the government’s attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced this afternoon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, vicbkk said: Just how stupid can they get?? Well, if Sukhum is anything to go by - it would be difficult to find any government minister with an ounce of common sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, webfact said: those who interact with foreign tourists typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, zydeco said: The target on our back just got a little bit bigger. So, this means your wife and your family, if you're married, too? Suppose so. I would hope not as I hav'nt stepped foot outside this country for a few years, but it honestly would'nt surprise me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: yes we will skip the people who really need to be tested. and keep our total low so everyone will want to come here for a holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/covid-19-entertainment-sports-venues-to-be-closed-for-14-days/ All entertainment places and sports venues in and around Bangkok, including pubs, massage parlours and nightclubs, will be closed for two weeks as part of the government’s attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced this afternoon. ...and what about the rest of Thailand? Open doors? No restrictive travel? For Buddha's sake, man, are you that dumb? For posters: it was a rhetoric question. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 43 minutes ago, webfact said: and medical personnel. nice of them to do that ,sure Thai health carers will appreciate it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, CraigInBangkok said: I would hope not as I hav'nt stepped foot outside this country for a few years, but it honestly would'nt surprise me Neither have I. Not in 8 years. But conceivably this means my housecleaner and her husband, who does yard work for me, could be denied testing AND treatement, because they interact with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 43 minutes ago, webfact said: If the test is positive, they will receive treatment free of charge. I think this is pretty disturbing ... come and have a test ...if you dare!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 It would appear his criteria of people who should get tested is somewhat backwards. Testing does not suit the Government narrative...or at least the results don't. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, zydeco said: Neither have I. Not in 8 years. But conceivably this means my housecleaner and her husband, who does yard work for me, could be denied testing AND treatement, because they interact with me. They did explicitly say tourists ...we are not tourists so lets just hope there is some common sense???? Edited March 17, 2020 by CraigInBangkok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Chazar said: nice of them to do that ,sure Thai health carers will appreciate it Beyond stupid. It's destructive and will actually lead to more infections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, CraigInBangkok said: They did explicitly say tourists ...we are not tourists so lets just hope there is some common sense???? Unless you have PR, you're a tourist. We all are. All we have are extensions on our original visas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, zydeco said: Unless you have PR, you're a tourist. We all are. All we have are extensions on our original visas. my original visa was a non-B ...not tourist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, zydeco said: Unless you have PR, you're a tourist. We all are. All we have are extensions on our original visas. I have a work permit thus not a tourist. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I now have a marriage visa but I think there point seems to be don't interact with actual tourists, which considering they are still trying to attract tourists is pretty dumb and unfair on anyone who works in the tourist industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, vicbkk said: Just how stupid can they get?? More or less racist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBangkok Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 This is getting worrying for us farangs in Thailand. Anyone who interacts with Farangs (trust me, Thais do not distinguish between tourists and expats) are not given free tests. So the message to Thai people is: You better stay away from those dirty, filthy, farangs who dress in rags and never shower and who are responsible for spreading the virus. I can hear the cry from the health minister growing in strenght: - They should all be kicked out Geeez - what a country... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I guess that would apply to those joining the hordes at immigration offices, Chiang Mai for instance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Thailand said: I guess that would apply to those joining the hordes at immigration offices, Chiang Mai for instance? Good point! No free tests or treatment for Immigration either. That ought to make them real happy to see us at extension renewal time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, zydeco said: Good point! No free tests or treatment for Immigration either. That ought to make them real happy to see us at extension renewal time. Although a coughing fit at immigration mat get you seen quicker...or taken away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 A new stupid low, ignore Corona Virus for people in those groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sapson Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: those with respiratory diseases and medical personnel. The very people who are at greatest risk and medics in the front line cant get a free test ............what kind of pot do these ministers smoke before agreeing these policies?? Absolute lunacy testing should be free to all Thai Id card holders under the 30 baht scheme. As for Bangkok Hospital chains poster ad, offering tests screening for 25k is just blatant price gouging and they should be forced to charge a reasonable price..its a @@@#%%%%% disgrace! Perhaps they should offer their own branded covid 19 amenity bag containing face masks and hand sanitizer with BKK hospital logo at a special virus promotion discount 2999 baht. s 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: However, the ministry said it will not provide free coronavirus tests for people who travel back from high-risk countries, those who interact with foreign tourists, people who have infected lungs without a cause, people whose family members travel to high-risk nations, those with respiratory diseases and medical personnel. No free treatment for medical personnel. With a government attitude like that if I was working in the hospital right now I'd quit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: If the test is positive, they will receive treatment free of charge. And presumably, if the test is negative, all treatment must be paid for...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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