rooster59 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 More than 22,000 hospital beds readied as hundreds more cases found By THE NATION A total of 22,690 hospital beds have been prepared to serve Covid-19 patients nationwide, the Department of Medical Services said on Friday. Thailand recorded 279 new cases on Friday. Bangkok and its vicinity has 2,778 beds reserved for coronavirus patients from Samut Sakhon and other “red” provinces with more than 50 cases, informed Dr Natthapong Wongwiwat, the deputy director general of the ministry. Of the 2,778 beds, 277 are currently occupied. Natthapong said that most cases from the new Covid-19 outbreak were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms. Another 320 Covid patients are being treated in the outbreak’s epicentre of Samut Sakhon and nearby areas, where 1,647 hospital beds have been reserved. Meanwhile 2,648 beds have been prepared from Samut Prakan to Trat, 248 of which are now occupied. There are currently 11 Covid-19 patients critically ill in ICUs, eight in Bangkok and its vicinity. Among these ICU patients, two were in need of close care from specialist doctors, said Natthapong. Three patients were recovering and would be moved out of ICU soon. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400573?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 It would appear Pandoras Box has been well and truly opened 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey11 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, rooster59 said: More than 22,000 hospital beds readied as hundreds more cases found By THE NATION A total of 22,690 hospital beds have been prepared to serve Covid-19 patients nationwide, the Department of Medical Services said on Friday. Thailand recorded 279 new cases on Friday. Bangkok and its vicinity has 2,778 beds reserved for coronavirus patients from Samut Sakhon and other “red” provinces with more than 50 cases, informed Dr Natthapong Wongwiwat, the deputy director general of the ministry. Of the 2,778 beds, 277 are currently occupied. Natthapong said that most cases from the new Covid-19 outbreak were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms. Another 320 Covid patients are being treated in the outbreak’s epicentre of Samut Sakhon and nearby areas, where 1,647 hospital beds have been reserved. Meanwhile 2,648 beds have been prepared from Samut Prakan to Trat, 248 of which are now occupied. There are currently 11 Covid-19 patients critically ill in ICUs, eight in Bangkok and its vicinity. Among these ICU patients, two were in need of close care from specialist doctors, said Natthapong. Three patients were recovering and would be moved out of ICU soon. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400573?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Would these be for the asymptomatic people aswell, if so should be called isolation centres. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 The thais won,t make a drama out of a crisis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ourmanflint Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 If only someone had told them this would happen..... Waiting even a few more days to act could make this much much worse than the mini first wave 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingdong Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, ourmanflint said: If only someone had told them this would happen..... Waiting even a few more days to act could make this much much worse than the mini first wave think it was more a question of when not if. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post welshguy Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 Genuine question. If a Thai is tested positive....Must they then go to one of these "hospital beds" ......to be ...isolated? I mean , those who have tested positive, but have no symptoms at all? Or do they isolate at home...for the isolation period? I was talking online today, with a Thai friend, They went for a covid test today...said they will get the results in 4-5 days?!!! If they wanted the result back in 24 hours, it would cost them 3,800 baht? I very much doubt many many ordinary Thais can afford to pay the 3,800 baht......very tricky times for Thailand ... I appreciate it probably costs more , to get a faster test result turnaround...but 4-5 days.........wow thats a long time.....They could possibly infect many other people in that time.....(if they self isolate straight after taking test...as In U.K. etc...then fine no worries.) I somehow doubt though, the ordinary Thai can afford to self isolate? No money no food etc? Hard times ahead, I really hope its not too serious, and they can get on top of it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, kingdong said: think it was more a question of when not if. They were doing OK until the illegal border crossings, but if there was a decent press in Thailand that would have hit the news months ago 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pokerface1 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 35 minutes ago, ourmanflint said: If only someone had told them this would happen..... Waiting even a few more days to act could make this much much worse than the mini first wave Trouble is Prayut stated there won't be a lockdown a 2 week ago. With a no ifs no buts clause .attached.???? Seems like every time they make a definitive statement you can bet it will backfire in their faces. The lockdown is overdue that's for sure. but has it passed the point? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, welshguy said: Genuine question. If a Thai is tested positive....Must they then go to one of these "hospital beds" ......to be ...isolated? I mean , those who have tested positive, but have no symptoms at all? Or do they isolate at home...for the isolation period? I was talking online today, with a Thai friend, They went for a covid test today...said they will get the results in 4-5 days?!!! If they wanted the result back in 24 hours, it would cost them 3,800 baht? I very much doubt many many ordinary Thais can afford to pay the 3,800 baht......very tricky times for Thailand ... I appreciate it probably costs more , to get a faster test result turnaround...but 4-5 days.........wow thats a long time.....They could possibly infect many other people in that time.....(if they self isolate straight after taking test...as In U.K. etc...then fine no worries.) I somehow doubt though, the ordinary Thai can afford to self isolate? No money no food etc? Hard times ahead, I really hope its not too serious, and they can get on top of it. Unlikely they will self isolate if they have a job, but many don't right now so maybe they will. Govt has agreed to pay 50% wages to those having to stop work for next 90 days, but always exceptions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 The more you breathe the virus in the more ill you get due to the increased viral load due to breathing it in constantly. Putting them all together in the same room will only make things much worse and will hinder their recovery. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldie Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 I counted them several times. I see only 18. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshguy Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, scubascuba3 said: Unlikely they will self isolate if they have a job, but many don't right now so maybe they will. Govt has agreed to pay 50% wages to those having to stop work for next 90 days, but always exceptions This friend is working, in Homepro. As you say though...there will always be exceptions....when its the government handing out money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, welshguy said: This friend is working, in Homepro. As you say though...there will always be exceptions....when its the government handing out money! more info here https://www.facebook.com/groups/312587489772516/permalink/436695090695088/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rabas Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, welshguy said: Genuine question. If a Thai is tested positive....Must they then go to one of these "hospital beds" ......to be ...isolated? I mean , those who have tested positive, but have no symptoms at all? Or do they isolate at home...for the isolation period? I was talking online today, with a Thai friend, They went for a covid test today...said they will get the results in 4-5 days?!!! If they wanted the result back in 24 hours, it would cost them 3,800 baht? I very much doubt many many ordinary Thais can afford to pay the 3,800 baht......very tricky times for Thailand ... I appreciate it probably costs more , to get a faster test result turnaround...but 4-5 days.........wow thats a long time.....They could possibly infect many other people in that time.....(if they self isolate straight after taking test...as In U.K. etc...then fine no worries.) I somehow doubt though, the ordinary Thai can afford to self isolate? No money no food etc? Hard times ahead, I really hope its not too serious, and they can get on top of it. Thailand has set rules for who needs testing. If you have any related symptoms or other risk factors like exposure, travel to certain places , etc, they will test for free. In this way they do test for asymptomatic cases. If you just want testing because you are worried then you need to pay. If there is any reason to self isolate I think testing will be free, and maybe fast. Agree, hard times ahead. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshguy Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, ukrules said: The more you breathe the virus in the more ill you get due to the increased viral load due to breathing it in constantly. Putting them all together in the same room will only make things much worse and will hinder their recovery. Thats what I was getting at. Surely if you are tested positive , but show no symptoms...its better/safer to self isolate at home.....rather than in a "ward" or whatever, with dozens or more of other people who have tested positive? Ive always said NO WAY!! would I do the "quarantine for 15 days at my expense!" in a Thai hotel.... But!! I was thinking just before Christmas, the weather here is cold cold cold! Cant go anywhere so I was "considering" doing the A.S.Q. I think I will wait a week or so and see how it goes! For the record....I had covid in September was rough for a few weeks flu like symptoms headache and totally knackered! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, Petey11 said: Would these be for the asymptomatic people aswell, if so should be called isolation centres. why would the asymptomatic people feel the need to get tested? In the uk i think you can only go and get tested IF you show symptoms ( but i stand to be corrected about this ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerface1 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, welshguy said: I was talking online today, with a Thai friend, They went for a covid test today...said they will get the results in 4-5 days?!!! If they wanted the result back in 24 hours, it would cost them 3,800 baht? Yes it just goes to show they are discouraging people getting tested, leading to more infections. From what I have heard if you test positive you are refunded the fee of 3800baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshguy Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, rabas said: Thailand has set rules for who needs testing. If you have any related symptoms or other risk factors like exposure, travel to certain places , etc, they will test for free. In this way they do test for asymptomatic cases. If you just want testing because you are worried then you need to pay. If there is any reason to self isolate I think testing will be free, and maybe fast. Agree, hard times ahead. Cheers for that. I "assume" my friend didnt pay...hence them saying it was 3,800 for a 24 hour test result. I dont understand (well I do! money!) why they cant give people a faster time test result? Surely that is more beneficial to everybody? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, welshguy said: For the record....I had covid in September was rough for a few weeks flu like symptoms headache and totally knackered! You should be pretty much immune to it then. Doesn't mean you won't test positive though and we all know what that means in Thailand - off to the detection center as pictured above. It's not a hospital - it's a prison camp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabas Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: why would the asymptomatic people feel the need to get tested? In the uk i think you can only go and get tested IF you show symptoms ( but i stand to be corrected about this ). Known exposure. Sometimes it may be required. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshguy Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, ukrules said: You should be pretty much immune to it then. Doesn't mean you won't test positive though and we all know what that means in Thailand - off to the detection center as pictured above. It's not a hospital - it's a prison camp. I think I could just about! "do"! the A.S.Q. (a balcony would be really really good I reckon?) No way would I fancy going into one of these "wards" or whatever they are called though! I also wouldnt have 100% confidence in a thai covid test result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Very old fashioned looking beds, they would be difficult to position patients in, especially those who need to be nursed in more upright positions for breathing, really difficult for nursing staff to deliver good quality care in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: More than 22,000 hospital beds readied as hundreds more cases found whoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Good to see more honesty shown for this wave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey11 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: why would the asymptomatic people feel the need to get tested? In the uk i think you can only go and get tested IF you show symptoms ( but i stand to be corrected about this ). Think there is now 116 local authorities carrying out free community testing using the lateral flow test to anyone who wants to go and have one, subject to capacity. Although I believe it is not as accurate it can still pick up a high percentage of cases. Also believe that if positive it's followed up with PCR test, although I may be corrected on that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: It would appear Pandoras Box has been well and truly opened Anutin's Box appears to be the most deadly variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeffr2 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: why would the asymptomatic people feel the need to get tested? In the uk i think you can only go and get tested IF you show symptoms ( but i stand to be corrected about this ). they are testing as many as they can. The asymptomatic people are one of the biggest problems. No outward signs, but passing the virus along to anyone they come into contact with. Here, if you test positive and are asymptomatic, you are put into home isolation. Volunteers in the villages know who you are and check on you every day. As do your neighbors. The locals are very afraid of this virus. Unlike many in the West. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, welshguy said: Cheers for that. I "assume" my friend didnt pay...hence them saying it was 3,800 for a 24 hour test result. I dont understand (well I do! money!) why they cant give people a faster time test result? Surely that is more beneficial to everybody? In the UK test center a give a 20 min result using lateral flow testing..whatever that is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mitkof Island Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 it is only going to get much worse and sadly I do not think the Thai government is ready for it. Also late getting any vaccines ordered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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