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#Myanmar has so far not reported any cases of #coronarvirus but it has stepped up its health screening at airports & asking arriving passengers to declare health status (Pics not mine. From FB). #SoutheastAsian nations like #Thailand #Singapore #Vietnam already reporting cases

So far, #Thailand has reported 8 known #coronarvirus cases. 5 have already been treated & discharged. #Thai #health ministry has put out educational materials to inform/warn people. But some citizens feel government not doing enough/slow to respond to this fast-moving situation

#Malaysia has temporarily suspended issuing visas to some #China visitors due to #coronarvirus. Will #Thailand consider the same move? #ไวรัสโคโรน่า #ไวรัสอู่ฮั่น It's believed #Bangkok doesn't see the need at this stage. Nation saw almost 11 million #Chinese visitors last year.

#Thailand had said if #China bans its citizens from traveling due to #coronarvirus, the country estimates a potential loss of 50 Billion THB/ USD$1.63 million over a 3 month period, based on SARS experience #ไวรัสโคโรน่า #ไวรัสอู่ฮั่น #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019

#Thailand was banking on the #Chinese tourists over the #CNY period (Jan 24-30)expecting over 1 mil visitors generating 21.7 Billion THB, almost USD$700 million in revenue. Unclear at this stage how figures are impacted now #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019 tatnews.org/2020/01/tat-st…

#Thai PM said #Thailand ready to evacuate its citizens from #coronovirus risk areas in #China like #Wuhan if need be. Working with #Chinese authorities on this. Cautioned citizens against believing false information, should get details from reliable sources like health ministry

#Thailand #PM #Prayut seeks to allay fears about #coronavirus with statement saying situation under control, assuring all govt stepping up its screening/monitoring #coronavirus measures, ministerial coordination & will be able to handle situation. Assures information transparency

#Thailand #PM #Prayut also advised all to work with authorities to combat #coronavirus & to practice personal hygiene like using masks, avoid contact with people displaying respiratory problems. Thailand confirmed 8 cases #ไวรัสโคโรน่า #ไวรัสอู่ฮั่น #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019

For those who understand #Thai. Here's the FB link to #Thailand #PM #Prayut speaking about #coronarvirus & government measures #ไวรัสโคโรน่า #ไวรัสอู่ฮั่น #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019
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Correction: the amount when coverted is about USD1.63 billion, not million

#Thailand @MFAThai just held presser revealing 64 #Thais are living in/locked down in #Wuhan now. 49 of them are students. Another 18 are living in other parts of #China's #Hubei province. Says all are safe #ไวรัสโคโรน่า #ไวรัสอู่ฮั่น #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019

#Thailand @MFAThai says #Thai government stands ready to evacuate them once #Chinese authorities allow it. Adds no nations can evacuate their citizens as city is under lockdown for #coronavirus. But claims no Thais have so far asked to be evacuated #ไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่2019

#Thai government also plans to provide some assistance to the #Chinese government by possibly sending over medical protective gear to prevent further spread of the #coronavirus. #Thailand also planning to provide food, money, especially to #Thai students stuck in #WuhanChina