Infection spike in four of Thailand’s border provinces an issue of concern for CCSA

[snoop1130]

This picture taken on September 26, 2021 shows a medical staff member dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) as she waits to conduct swab tests in Phuket, as tourists take advantage of the “Phuket Sandbox” programme for visitors fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus. Dene CHEN / AFP

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed concern over the increasing number of new infections in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla, while infections in Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces are steadily declining.

 

CCSA Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan said today that 1,917 new infections had been recorded in the four southern border provinces in the past 24 hours, accounting for 17% all new cases nationwide, up from 15%, adding that severe cases and fatalities are also on the rise.

 

Of the 10 provinces with the highest infection rates, Bangkok still ranks in the top spot, logging 1,423 cases today, followed by 861 cases in Samut Prakan, 820 cases in Chon Buri, 545 cases in Yala, 515 cases in Narathiwat, 472 cases in Rayong, 451 cases in Songkhla, 406 cases in Pattani, 378 cases in Nakhon Si Thammarat and 353 in Prachin Buri.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/infection-spike-in-four-of-thailands-border-provinces-an-issue-of-concern-for-ccsa/

 

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[Bkk Brian]

I suspect bubble and seals on the way soon. Always used as a reactionary approach due to limited testing.

[Tropicalevo]

There should be no surprise about this.

All efforts have been focused on Bangkok plus a few other areas.

Whereas the provinces that have little political 'clout' with the generals, have had very little effort, energy or resources sent to help them.

That is where Thaksin showed his 'smarts'. Look after the little people - there are more of them.

Ignore them at your peril.

Edited October 2, 2021 by Tropicalevo

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed concern over the increasing number of new infections in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla, while infections in Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces are steadily declining.

Why doesn't Prayut cut them loose, then he can delete the figures.

He's not interested in those far southern provinces.

[MarcelV]

10 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

There should be no surprise about this.

All efforts have been focused on Bangkok plus a few other areas.

Whereas the provinces that have little political 'clout' with the generals, have had very little effort, energy or resources sent to help them.

That is where Thaksin showed his 'smarts'. Look after the little people - there are more of them.

Ignore them at your peril.

If there's anyone that has done a lot of harm to the people in the deep south, it's Thaksin.

[bangon04]

10 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Why doesn't Prayut cut them loose, then he can delete the figures.

He's not interested in those far southern provinces.

yes.. give them back to Malaysia then it is their problem. Think of the money he can "save".