No 14-day quarantine for visitors returning from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai

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No 14-day quarantine for visitors returning from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin

 

Tourists would not have to undergo 14 days quarantine after returning from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, clarified on Friday.

 

 

He made the remark in response to a question about some companies stating that tourists who have returned from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai must undergo self-isolation for 14 days.

 

"These companies made announcements in response to the discovery of new coronavirus cases, but we have not concluded on whether tourists must undergo 14 days quarantine or not," he said.

 

"However, people who are travelling in these provinces must take care of themselves, such as by wearing a face mask and washing hands regularly," he said.

 

As of Saturday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 4,192 (1,204 in state quarantine), 217 are in hospital, 3,915 have recovered and been discharged, while 60 have died.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399501

 

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[Sydebolle]

Well, the dozens of Thai "ladies" returning from the Shan state might have checks done further; corona is possibly not the most awkward souvenir they brought back .......

[FarFlungFalang]

Why not finish off the poor country by introducing 14 day quarantine for interprovincial travel.That should keep the corona blow hards happy!

[connda]

They should have clearly stated that prior to the long holiday as that question has caused many cancellations of domestic Thai tourism to the North.  A day late, a 1000 THB (or more) short.

[chainarong]

Got a text from my Thai family,  Covid outbreak in their village, 50 clicks out from Chiang Rai over Wiang way. Stay safe .