Prayut orders halt to arrivals from overseas to curb virus spread

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Prayut orders halt to arrivals from overseas to curb virus spread

 

Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin

 

The government is focusing its attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on Thais and foreigners entering Thailand from overseas as the 104 new infection cases were reported today with three deaths.

 

The Foreign Ministry has been assigned to work out measures to restrict their arrivals for the next two weeks, according to Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin, spokesman of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Thaveesilp said Thais who returned from overseas and foreign visitors are partly responsible for the continuing rise in the number of new infections.

 

“Though the number of travelers from overseas has significantly declined, the prime minister believes more need to be done to stem overseas arrivals in order to further flatten the curve,” said Thaveesilp.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayut-orders-halt-to-arrivals-from-overseas-to-curb-virus-spread/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-04-02

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[madmen]

The screws continue to tighten 

[BigBadGeordie]

Pretty sure there is a section in the constitution which enshrines the rights of all Thai citizens to enter/return to the Kingdom

 

Surely this act is illegal?

Edited April 2, 2020 by BigBadGeordie
Typo

[Tropicalevo]

Unfortunately he seems to be correct this time.

We have three cases here on Samui. Two were returning Frenchmen arriving in March and the third is believed to be a doctor.

Edited April 2, 2020 by Tropicalevo

[tso310]

Certainly from the UK many Thais left a couple of weeks ago or should I say the Thais from families that mattered. They even hired a Thai doctor to issue certificates from a makeshift consulate in one of hotels near Heathrow. 

[Grumpy John]

Total lock down is necessary now! Why does Prayut not give the order? 

[moe666]

The real problem is the people will not lock themselves up for 14 days and have to go out and visit all their friends and relatives spreading the virus

[john69]

27 minutes ago, madmen said:

The screws continue to tighten 

That's a great insight.

 

[brewsterbudgen]

11 minutes ago, Grumpy John said:

Total lock down is necessary now! Why does Prayut not give the order? 

Because Thailand isn't at that stage (yet), and people need to earn!

[expat_4_life]

Pretty bold now that arrivals are effectively down to zero.

Statistics of international arrivals at Suvarnabhumi:

28 March: 1,834

29 March: 1,795

30 March: 995

31 March: 1,126

 

Edited April 2, 2020 by expat_4_life

[sometimewoodworker]

20 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Pretty sure there is a section in the constitution which enshrines the rights of all Thai citizens to enter/return to the Kingdom

 

Surely this act is illegal?

All Thai citizens do have the right to enter Thailand, Yes

However that doesn’t allow them to enter Thailand at any time.

and even if it did (and I’m pretty sure it doesn’t) the government can issue a temporary order shutting down of all borders to all travelers, 

[steven100]

27 minutes ago, Grumpy John said:

Total lock down is necessary now! Why does Prayut not give the order? 

I believe he will act eventually, although who know just how stringent his orders will be is anyone's guess.

He is doing everything correct on this. imo ....  sadly, some farang think they know better. lol 

[orang37]

47 minutes ago, madmen said:

The screws continue to tighten 

 

the nuts have bolted

 

~o:37;

[pookondee]

Not so long ago the idea of not letting citizens in from just 1 certain country would have been enough.

 

You can only shake your head and hope the best for the sane people in Thailand.

[blackcab]

30 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Pretty sure there is a section in the constitution which enshrines the rights of all Thai citizens to enter/return to the Kingdom

 

Surely this act is illegal?

 

Section 39 of the Constitution:

 

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No person of Thai nationality shall be deported or prohibited from entering the Kingdom.

 

Section 5 of the Constitution:

 

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The Constitution is the supreme law of the State. The provisions of any law, rule or regulation or any acts, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the Constitution, shall be unenforceable.

 

However, Section 50 (6) of the constitution states that Thai people have a duty to:

 

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respect and not to violate the rights and liberties of other people and not to commit any act which may cause disharmony or hatred in society

 

It would be for the Constitutional Court to decide on this matter.

[metisdead]

Please use discretion in your references to the government. Phrases which can be considered as anti-coup will be removed. Referring to Thailand or the government as a dictatorship, military dictatorship or other such terms will be removed.

[DavisH]

17 minutes ago, expat_4_life said:

Pretty bold now that arrivals are effectively down to zero.

Statistics of international arrivals at Suvarnabhumi:

28 March: 1,834

29 March: 1,795

30 March: 995

31 March: 1,126

 

Many came before that and didn't leave. A drugs paety was raided in Puket, with Thais and foreigners arrested. Plenty of covid still being spread among the punters who paid money to come here and have fun. They may get more than what they bargained for. Hope they can afford the icu bill. 

[Just Weird]

22 minutes ago, expat_4_life said:

Pretty bold now that arrivals are effectively down to zero.

Statistics of international arrivals at Suvarnabhumi:

28 March: 1,834

29 March: 1,795

30 March: 995

31 March: 1,126

So that would be zero plus the 5,750 arrivals in your figures which isn't zero, it's 5,750.

[ThailandRyan]

47 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Pretty sure there is a section in the constitution which enshrines the rights of all Thai citizens to enter/return to the Kingdom

 

Surely this act is illegal?

Not sure, but i do know they can and will close all entry and exit points, no one in or out, only flights in will be cargo, and only flights out cargo, and not the human type.  We live in uncharted territory.  

[stouricks]

Does OVERSEAS include land borders where no SEA has actually been crossed OVER?     LOL

[Krataiboy]

38 minutes ago, Grumpy John said:

Total lock down is necessary now! Why does Prayut not give the order? 

Oh, dear.

[wmlc]

Nowhere is the article does it say that 100% of arrivals will be halted. Why does the headline not match the article. Confused.

[berrec]

Thaveesilp said Thais who returned from overseas and foreign visitors are partly responsible for the continuing rise in the number of new infections.

 

After reading the full story I came to the conclusion.

 

What a crock of BS, the word partly means he has no dam idea currently what the partly % contribution is...

 

But agree bite the bullet, shut the place down tonight, put all incoming passengers in 14+ days quarantine. 

 

The virus has been well embedded in Thailand now from all the overseas travelers in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and March. 

 

The outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020.

 

On 11 February 2020, WHO announced a name for the new corona virus disease: COVID-19.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic,.

 

It will progress though the population now like is has done in other countries around the world, why would Thailand be any different?

 

That is when these empty heads in government should have been addressing the issue of shutting it down earlier, at least in Feb.

 

So sorry for the Thai people and foreigners living here now, suffering the consequences of an inept government.

[dabhand]

20 minutes ago, pdtokyo said:

Is the suggestion of barring Thai nationals a world-first?

Can't recall any other country doing that?

Any international lawyers care to comment?

Can recall that India and Nepal have done that in the past 10 days or so. A few others no doubt as border closings have become quite common, even to home nationals.   

 

[wombat]

4 minutes ago, wmlc said:

Nowhere is the article does it say that 100% of arrivals will be halted. Why does the headline not match the article. Confused.

don't you know by now on TV headers, don't ever let the truth get in the way of a good story?

[GreasyFingers]

Australia will put you straight into 14 day quarantine at a place of their choosing, no going home or a hotel you wanted to go to. Thailand is still too easy.

[zeamonkey]

 

1 hour ago, car720 said:

don't forget the non compus menti, which is at least 80%.

Sounds related to Dunning Kruger effect am I right sir?

[xtof2]

All BS again.

No one can enter but Thais and Farangs with work permits and diplomats.

 

[christophe75]

It's funny... nobody seems to understand what he really said !

 

-no arrival for 2 weeks

 

-because we need time to build "state quarantine facilities" !

 

Logical conclusion :

-after 2 weeks, they could impose a new rule : anyone coming into Thailand (thai and foreigner) would be... sent to a "state quarantine" (camp). Compulsory.

 

Furthermore, it shows that they foresee the need of such "facilities"...

 

This inane order (how many people are coming into Thailand right now, anyway ?) is a way to hide/justify the construction of those "facilities".

 

It's pure manipulation

 

Beneath, Prayuth continues to use the -absurd- card : "infection = foreigners coming to Thailand" for PR needs.

[Geordie59]

1 hour ago, Grumpy John said:

Total lock down is necessary now! Why does Prayut not give the order? 

And just what do you perceive as total Lockdown?
People still need to be able go out and buy food, medicine and other vital items. That needs to be delivered to the shops. 
People need access to money. That require the banking system be operational. 
There are many things that need too function that also require a degree of mobility for the people.