Monkeypox-infected Nigerian who fled Phuket found in Phnom Penh

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The Nigerian man infected with monkeypox, who fled to Cambodia to avoid medical treatment in Thailand, has been arrested in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.

 

The arrest at the Doeum Thkov, Chamkarmon Market in Phnom Penh on Saturday night was reported by Khmer Times media and confirmed by Keut Chhe, deputy governor of Phnom Penh.

 

The man is now in the care of Cambodian health officials, according to the Khmer Times, adding that there is a large Nigerian community in Phnom Penh.

 

The infected Nigerian arrived in Thailand from Ethiopia at Suvarnabhumi international airport where he was granted a visa, which allowed him to stay in the country until January 18th, but he over-stayed his visa.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/

 

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Monkeypox Escapee Held In Phnom Penh, Declared Persona Non Grata

TNR Staff

 

 

CAMBODIA confirmed that a Nigerian man infected with Monkeypox who had escaped medical treatment in Thailand was arrested last night (July 23) and he is now under the care of a medical team at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Sanook.com said.

 

The head of Phnom Penh’s Chamkamon district Mr. Thein Sothom announced the arrest of the infected Nigerian man, Mr. Osmond Chihazirim Nzerem, 27, while the Cambodian Immigration Office declared him persona non grata.

 

There is no official confirmation by Cambodian authorities on how he crossed over to Cambodia but a big manhunt was conducted throughout Preah Sihanouk and Banteay Meanchey provinces before he was arrested in Phnom Penh.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/07/24/monkeypox-escapee-held-in-phnom-penh-declared-persona-non-grata/

 

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[law ling]

Anyway, good to know that if the Thai authorities are looking for you, it's a piece of cake (apparently) to just slip into Cambodia.

[khaowong1]

I'm guessing they are going to deport him back to Nigeria not Thailand, correct? 

[IamNoone88]

The photo above in which he gesticulates with two fingers, says it all as to this guys character. 

[TheFishman1]

Well that’s good news to Cambodian’s found them very quickly I’m sure they’ll be many people thinking and the Red Bull kid TIT

[RichardColeman]

Picture sums up this guy perfectly. And they wonder why Nigerians are looked down on world wide.

[vandeventer]

I wonder how the Cambodian's found him so quickly? Could if have been all those bumps all over his face and arms. Well, it's like finding a needle in a hay stack?

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Picture sums up this guy perfectly. And they wonder why Nigerians are looked down on world wide.

Perhaps the V for victory more so than a UK interpretation of fxxx you?

[Excel]

6 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Picture sums up this guy perfectly. And they wonder why Nigerians are looked down on world wide.

Where did that photo come from to verify it is him ?

[RichardColeman]

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

Perhaps the V for victory more so than a UK interpretation of fxxx you?

So, you saying he's ignorant too in not knowing its round the wrong way round ?

[vandeventer]

1 minute ago, RichardColeman said:

So, you saying he's ignorant too in not knowing its round the wrong way round ?

I hope this guy wasn't in Australia, as  the fingers shown in the picture mean the same as a middle finger.

[jacko45k]

6 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

So, you saying he's ignorant too in not knowing its round the wrong way round ?

haha,  maybe..... just don't expect Nigerians to know the UK use. A single finger might be used for that. 

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by jacko45k

[Maejo Man]

My only question is ......How did he leave Thailand? By air? By land?

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, Maejo Man said:

My only question is ......How did he leave Thailand? By air? By land?

Crossed the land border at Sa Keow I beieve.

[Robert Tyrrell]

1 hour ago, khaowong1 said:

I'm guessing they are going to deport him back to Nigeria not Thailand, correct? 

Your always !!! Deported back to your home country , Unless it’s serious crime.

[Card]

15 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

So, you saying he's ignorant too in not knowing its round the wrong way round ?

Churchill did it both ways.

Edited July 25, 2022 by Card

[bluemoon58]

1 hour ago, IamNoone88 said:

The photo above in which he gesticulates with two fingers, says it all as to this guys character. 

Nothing new there. In my 3 years in Lagos I found 95% of them to be extremely racist with an attitude of superiority...

[jacko45k]

3 minutes ago, bluemoon58 said:

Nothing new there. In my 3 years in Lagos I found 95% of them to be extremely racist with an attitude of superiority...

Great, someone who knows the place. Do they indeed use that 2 fingered gesture as a derogatory thing like the UK and apparently Oz?

[Aussieroaming]

Monkeypox was reported this year as an outbreak, in May I believe. How could he be Thailands first monkeypox case if he has been in the country since October last year on overstay? Surely he must therefore have caught the monkeypox from one of his brethren in Thailand because the timeline doesn't fit the narrative.

 

 

[DezLez]

52 minutes ago, Card said:

Churchill did it both ways.

And I always thought he was straight!

[Orinoco]

Nothing to worry about for the Thai's

Reckon they have a good bit of,  natural immunity to this. .

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, Maejo Man said:

My only question is ......How did he leave Thailand? By air? By land?

Just read he swam a river!

[findlay13]

2 hours ago, IamNoone88 said:

The photo above in which he gesticulates with two fingers, says it all as to this guys character. 

Another quality tourist

[shackleton]

As already mentioned if he was on overstay where did he get the Monkeypox from ????

Must be others walking around with it ???? 

[CMBob]

According to the news, the man entered Thailand last October and overstayed his visa, living supposedly in central Phuket (Kathu district) since then.  While the monkeypox virus itself doesn't seem all that concerning, the man clearly caught the virus here so he's hardly the first case of the virus in Thailand.

[IAMHERE]

40 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Just read he swam a river!

Yes, that's the story. I'd say the same if I worked at the land border.

 

By the way, what is the penalty for having a disease that cures itself in less than a month ?

Edited July 25, 2022 by IAMHERE
spelling

[TheAppletons]

14 hours ago, vandeventer said:

I wonder how the Cambodian's found him so quickly? Could if have been all those bumps all over his face and arms. Well, it's like finding a needle in a hay stack?

  I realize you're having a laugh but the actual answer to that question is:

 

  "On Thursday, police detected his cell phone signal in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province and suspected that he would attempt to sneak into Cambodia through one of the natural border crossings."

 

  Narrows down the geographic probability considerably.  

[visarunner]

4 hours ago, law ling said:

Anyway, good to know that if the Thai authorities are looking for you, it's a piece of cake (apparently) to just slip into Cambodia.

There are "routes" used by these people to avoid detection. They usually have a walk through some dense forest,

cross creeks and have helpers on both sides. As you see the Cambodians got him in no time.

[Mad mick]

Yep it's <deleted> .. He Does not care about otheres health oor spreading once hes in Cambodia priison may change his attitude towards others!! however well known fact Nigerian scammers , users like Asia to apply there trade .  How did he get through immigration #Bht over stay or?

Edited July 25, 2022 by Mad mick
Wrong interpretation