Israeli tourist who spent four days on the run after testing positive for COVID arrested in Koh Samui

[Jonathan Fairfield]

 

An Israeli man who spent four days on the run after escaping from quarantine in Bangkok was arrested in Koh Samui on Wednesday.

 

The man who had been staying in a hotel in Sukhumvit in Bangkok had also travelled to Pattaya before travelling my mini van to Koh Samui.

 

Police said the man arrived in Thailand on December 17 and was placed in quarantine at a hotel in the Sukhumvit area. He took an RT-PCR test which came back positive for COVID-19 but the strain has yet to be determined.

 

The patient then refused treatment before escaping the quarantine facility.

 

Police said the man then hailed a taxi and travelled to Pattaya where he tried to check in to a hotel but was refused entry as he was unable to provide any travel documentation. 

 

He stayed in Pattaya until December 19 where he rented a mini van and travelled to Chumphon. 

 

Police then picked him up on CCTV in Chumpon and discovered he was travelling to Koh Samui.

 

On Wednesday, police tracked the man down to a restaurant at Naithon Beach.

 

Police said the man will be sent to hospital and will be charged with breaching the Communicable Disease Act.

 

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[tgw]

I was about to post the same story.

It's been in the news since morning already.

How very selfish. I hope they throw the book at him.

Edited December 22, 2021 by tgw

[mancub]

4 minutes ago, tgw said:

I was about to post the same story.

It's been in the news since morning already.

How very selfish. I hope they throw the book at him.

They will, and I wonder how his insurance provider will view this !

[smedly]

what an idiot

[tgw]

according to Thai news, Mr. Ohad Baruch is an Israeli National Guard

https://workpointtoday.com/covid19-244/

 

Quote

police inspected CCTV found that the tourist left the hotel around 2 p.m. and took a taxi to a hotel in Chonburi province. but did not stay due to lack of documents and passport Traveling in Pattaya before returning to Bangkok on December 19 and renting a van to travel to Chumphon and Koh Samui, Surat Thani.

as if he wanted to infect as many people as possible...

[The Hammer2021]

5 minutes ago, smedly said:

what an idiot

He is an arrogant, self centred spreader of disease who deserves severe punishment. Given the amount of Arabs and Iranians in the prison system he could be in for a hard time. His behavior is not unusual. Most expats who catch covid do not cooperate with the Thai authorities because they believe they are superior to Thais.

[RJRS1301]

Perhaps a lifetime ban coming up?

Will his assets pay for the resources to track him down, quarantine him again , and use his credit card to pay for those he infected along the way, and his now extra security.

 

 

[The Hammer2021]

4 minutes ago, tgw said:

according to Thai news, Mr. Ohad Baruch is an Israeli National Guard

https://workpointtoday.com/covid19-244/

 

as if he wanted to infect as many people as possible...

No more than the farangs who catch covid and won't go into quarantine because they, like so many expats, think they are superior to Thais.

[thaiman]

How much time in prison do you think he'll get?  Will the Thais make an example out of this guy?

[MarkT63]

What a tool.

Potential prison, deportation and god knows the costs he will be hit with that I doubt any insurance company will cover.

Deserves everything he gets

[OneMoreFarang]

27 minutes ago, thaiman said:

How much time in prison do you think he'll get?  Will the Thais make an example out of this guy?

hopefully they will

[The Hammer2021]

31 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

He is an arrogant, self centred spreader of disease who deserves severe punishment. Given the amount of Arabs and Iranians in the prison system he could be in for a hard time. His behavior is not unusual. Most expats who catch covid do not cooperate with the Thai authorities because they believe they are superior to Thais.

What is confusing about my comment?

[KhunLA]

32 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Most expats who catch covid do not cooperate with the Thai authorities because they believe they are superior to Thais.

And your link for that little tidbit of pure silliness ... ????

 

IMHO & Just a wild guess, but think most expats & Thai catching covid don't / didn't even know they had it, or got tested for it.

Edited December 22, 2021 by KhunLA

[The Hammer2021]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

hopefully they will

The Israelis have influence here. They employ a lot of Thais. They will keep him out of prison.

[The Hammer2021]

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

And your link for that little tidbit of pure silliness ... ????

Reality does not have links..You do not seem to be aware of the mass evasion and avoidance of quarantine rules by Thais and foreigners.  It's very common and there are reasons for it. Many people can't or won't take ten days off in  field hospital. What can't you understand about that? Would you? How many expats would surrender their freedom? Most do not..Its a sad fact.

Edited December 22, 2021 by The Hammer2021

[KhunLA]

3 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

You do not seem to be aware of the mass evasion and avoidance of quarantine rules by Thais and foreigners.  It's very common 

I'm thinking you're the only one with that info ...

 

BTW ... I think they closed most of the field hospitals a while ago, as not needing.  

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, tgw said:

according to Thai news, Mr. Ohad Baruch is an Israeli National Guard

https://workpointtoday.com/covid19-244/

 

as if he wanted to infect as many people as possible...

Can people with no symptoms infect others?

[JustAnotherHun]

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

Can people with no symptoms infect others?

yes

[Tropicalevo]

 

Posted 4 minutes ago

17 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

You do not seem to be aware of the mass evasion and avoidance of quarantine rules by Thais and foreigners.  It's very common 

 

11 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

I'm thinking you're the only one with that info ...

 

BTW ... I think they closed most of the field hospitals a while ago, as not needing.  

I cannot confirm 'mass' evasion but I do know quite a number of people, of varying nationalities, who have some Covid symptoms, have taken an ATK test which has proved positive, and they have just (almost) self quarantined.

It does happen.

[Chris.B]

What a scumbag!  ????

[JustAnotherHun]

4 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Posted 4 minutes ago

 

I do know quite a number of people, of varying nationalities, who have some Covid symptoms, have taken an ATK test which has proved positive, and they have just (almost) self quarantined.

It does happen.

I don't know what the rules are in Thailand, but what would be wrong with the way you're refering?

In germany, if you're tested positive (with PCR, ATK is far to inaccurate) or a first degree contact person, you have to self-quarantaine. And that's what I would do here too.

[BritManToo]

8 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

yes

Link, or it's misinformation.

[JustAnotherHun]

Just now, BritManToo said:

Link, or it's misinformation.

LoL

[KhunLA]

7 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Posted 4 minutes ago

 

I cannot confirm 'mass' evasion but I do know quite a number of people, of varying nationalities, who have some Covid symptoms, have taken an ATK test which has proved positive, and they have just (almost) self quarantined.

It does happen.

I'm sure it does, but 'mass evasion', a bit OTT would be my opinion.  I myself would never self test, why bother, but if & when I feel ill, rare, and can't even remember the last time, I'd just do as I have always done in the past, avoid people.  A bit rude and inconsiderate not to.

 

That uncommon common sense and proper hygiene thingy again.  Apparently the only good thing to come out of the 'situation'.  Taught people proper hygiene they should have practiced their whole life.

[The Hammer2021]

39 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

And your link for that little tidbit of pure silliness ... ????

 

IMHO & Just a wild guess, but think most expats & Thai catching covid don't / didn't even know they had it, or got tested for it.

They test themselves and then lie low. It really is that simple. The problem is they don't self quarantine properly and start to go about their business when major symptons start to wane. This is common behavior unfortunately. What don't you understand?

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Most expats who catch covid do not cooperate with the Thai authorities because they believe they are superior to Thais.

Huh?  Where did you get that gem from?

[The Hammer2021]

Just now, KhunLA said:

I'm sure it does, but 'mass evasion', a bit OTT would be my opinion.  I myself would never self test, why bother, but if & when I feel ill, rare, and can't even remember the last time, I'd just do as I have always done in the past, avoid people.  A bit rude and inconsiderate not to.

 

That uncommon common sense and proper hygiene thingy again.  Apparently the only good thing to come out of the 'situation'.  Taught people proper hygiene they should have practiced their whole life.

OK so the is issue revolves around the word 'mass' so I will restate. Most foreigners do not submit to quarantine when they have tested positive until extreme sickness forces them to seek medical attention.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Given the amount of Arabs and Iranians in the prison system he could be in for a hard time from him.

Bizarre remark, Thai prisons are not known for violence inside, besides which, maybe it would be the "Arabs and Iranians" who get the hard time!

Edited December 22, 2021 by Liverpool Lou

[The Hammer2021]

1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Huh?  Where did you get that gem from?

What gem?  The fact that most foreigners don't submit to 10 day quarantine in field hospitals? It'd a fact. They don't bother.

[KhunLA]

12 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

I don't know what the rules are in Thailand, but what would be wrong with the way you're refering?

In germany, if you're tested positive (with PCR, ATK is far to inaccurate) or a first degree contact person, you have to self-quarantaine. And that's what I would do here too.

Same here for Thais, if testing positive w/no symptoms, or even mild symptoms.  Self isolate.

Tourist ... away to private hospital ... that sucks, but they knew before coming.

Expats ... depends on province, amphur and what's available or local rules. Private hosp. or at home isolation.