Self-isolate at home?

[eboy]

Thai friends who've contracted Covid-19 recently tell me that they've gone to the hospital and, if their symptoms were moderate, they were advised to go home and self-isolate for a week.

 

Does the same practice currently apply to resident foreigners (not tourists)?  In the past resident foreigners were required to stay in the hospital for a couple of weeks, at their own expense, even with mild-to-no symptoms. Is that policy still in force, or not?

 

[internationalism]

already from 15.02 hospitalisation from 39C for minimum 24h or breath rate over 25 per minute.

Also for those at risk groups - seniors, pregnant, underlying

[eboy]

@internationalism I'm not sure I understand you. What does 15.02 refer to?

 

I'm a senior. So does that mean mandatory hospitalization, even if mild symptoms?

[internationalism]

15th February.

Probably not hospitalisation for you also. 

Doctor's decision based on many factors, including symptoms and chances for worsening, conditions for self-isolation, vaxes already taken, local hospital policy and beds availability.

They might just do chest xray, blood and urine tests outpatient and give antivirals. Might have to report symptoms over an application, given thermometer. Health volunteers might also visit with food and check blood pressure.

You don't have to report positive result, don't need to go to hospital.

Stay home and drink plenty of water. Ask your friends for food supplies and to check on you daily

Edited July 25, 2022 by internationalism