Bangkok checkpoints screen 38,000 travelers

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - Road checkpoints have been set up across the country to screen travelers for symptoms of COVID-19. The 12 checkpoints in Bangkok have already screened some 38,000 persons over the past seven days, with no one found to be infected with the disease

 

Inbound lanes on Ratchaphruek road at the Bangkok-Nonthaburi border is where one of the 12 road checkpoints is located, as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19 among people undetaking inter-provincial travel.

 

The Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, and the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Pichaya Nakwatchara, have visited this checkpoint to meet with officers stationed at the checkpoint for seven days now.

 

Every person passing through the checkpoint is scanned for their body temperature. They will then be given sanitizers to clean their hands.

 

The metro police deputy commissioner said the 12 checkpoints in Bangkok have screened a total of about 38,000 persons over the past seven days. Only 34 persons were found to have a high fever, however they have not been diagnosed with COVID-19. The police are considering intensifying the measures as the number of people traveling is still considered quite high.

 

The BMA permanent secretary said road traffic has reduced by 40 percent, however the goal is now to reduce the volume even more in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

 

He said the authorities are now considering placing another checkpoint on Borommaratchachonnani Road, which will be the 13th checkpoint in Bangkok.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2020-04-01

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That comes down to one person checked every three minutes per checkpoint. Great job.

Sorry but checking temperatures doesn't mean they are virus free possibly asystematic and can spread it where ever they go .

4 minutes ago, keith101 said:

Sorry but checking temperatures doesn't mean they are virus free possibly asystematic and can spread it where ever they go .

They need to pat themselves on the back, you know how it goes here

On the first day of these road checks, the Nation Newspaper said 100 people were found with a fever. 

My wife and daughter travelled the 80km from Khon Kaen to Mahasarakham and back again yesterday and did not encounter a single checkpoint! The reason for this totally unnecessary trip was because the authorities at MSU told all students that even though all Universities are closed by Government order, they had to empty their belongings from their dormitory accommodation by April 3 or it would be destroyed! How crazy is that when we are supposed not to be travelling and stay at home!

Incidentally, "screening" is not testing! Taking body temperatures, particularly in this 40 degree heat is probably a waste of time!

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok checkpoints screen 38,000

screening is not testing

 

pity Thailand wasn't testing this many including those that have died

 

no test no report

4 hours ago, webfact said:

no one found to be infected with the disease

Great line. Of course they didn't. Once again Thais think that if you don't have a temperature and do wear a face mask then you are virus-free! So clever. 

4 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

My wife and daughter travelled the 80km from Khon Kaen to Mahasarakham and back again yesterday and did not encounter a single checkpoint! The reason for this totally unnecessary trip was because the authorities at MSU told all students that even though all Universities are closed by Government order, they had to empty their belongings from their dormitory accommodation by April 3 or it would be destroyed! How crazy is that when we are supposed not to be travelling and stay at home!

Incidentally, "screening" is not testing! Taking body temperatures, particularly in this 40 degree heat is probably a waste of time!

We've got to do the trip to Maha Sarakham tomorrow from Nong Bua Lamphu for the same reason, hope everything goes OK.

I want to drive into Bangkok on Sunday from Nakorn Pathom. Will I have a problem with these checkpoints? Assuming I am not ill of course.