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Saksith Saiyasombut

22 Dec, 10 tweets, 6 min read

THREAD: Thai PM will hold a televised address at 6pm local on the recent surge of #COVID19 cases, as over 1,000 cases have been linked to a seafood market in Samut Sakorn and migrant workers there.

Follow next tweets for details.

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: Recent outbreak in Samut Sakon was dealt "with urgent and strong measures", serves as an "important reminder how serious of a threat #COVID19 still is for the nation."

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: The declining #COVID19 situation worldwide has consequences for Thailand: it’ll take the world economy "longer to recover" and "biggest risk is people, brining the disease in our country". But many foreigners arriving here say they’re "impressed" with measures

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: "We must keep a stricter guard up" because of the #COVID19 outbreak in Samut Sakon and additional measures "may be needed" that could be announced soon.

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: "Other countries that were not strict about their #COVID19 measures to save their economies are still suffering (…) but we have been able to return to some parts of our daily lives (…) I credit every citizen for this as we continue to make sacrifices."

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial urges people to remain vigilant as it "only takes a few people to flout their responsibilities out of carelessness or selfishness for millions to suffer." Networks brining in illegal immigrants "will be prosecuted, regardless of portions." #COVID19

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: The road of recovery is still long, but "I’m confident we can continue to be one of the least affected countries by #COVID19."

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial: "The govt will continue to work with departments together listen to the public health experts and speed up the availability of vaccines including the local manufacturing of the [AstraZeneca] vaccine."

@prayutofficial

PM @prayutofficial concludes with "Now as the Covid-19 storm gets worse outside of our country, we must be ever more careful. I ask for your continuing cooperation and solidarity in this fight." (END)

This seems not more than a pep talk by the PM, but more measures are hinted.

@prayutofficial

Full translated transcript of PM @prayutofficial’s speech, provided by Thai Govt House. #COVID19

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

21 Dec

#COVID19TH a UPDATE (21 Dec 2020)

- 382* new confirmed #COVID19 cases (5,289 total)
- 17 discharged (4,053)
- 1,176 in hospital
- no new deaths (60)

*360 new cases found in migrant worker dorm in Samut Sakon (over 90% asymptomatic). “More confirmed cases there are expected.”

On top of the 360 migrant workers tested positive for #COVID19, 12 out of 14 local transmissions have been traced back to the Same Sakon seafood market where the current cluster is.

As for the migrant workers in Samut Sakon, they’ll be all quarantined in the same facility since the majority is asymptomatic, taking cues from a similar situation in SG. “This will take a few weeks to resolve,” says Dr Taweesin spokesman of the govt’s #COVID19 task force.

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

19 Dec

@pr_moph

#BREAKING: @pr_moph says 516 (!) more are tested positive in Samut Sakon province, following a positive case involving a shrimp wholesaler there, bringing the total of this cluster 548. Most of the new cases are migrant workers and asymptomatic. This is the biggest jump in months

Officials are announcing a practical locking in Samut Sakon province, with many activities and localities being ordered to cancel and to shut down until Jan 3. People are also asked to cease non-essential travel. #COVID19

Local elections on Sunday for the Provincial Administrative Organization will go ahead in Samut Sakon province, but health officials urge to wear masks and maintain safe distancing. #covid19

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

10 Jun

THREAD: #Thailand is mulling plans for "phase 4" of relaxations of #COVID19 restrictions and re-openings of businesses and activities aimed for June 15.

These places were deemed "high-risk", hence they why come last. Details in the next tweets.

Draft plan of relaxations of #COVID19 restrictions in "phase 4" (potentially on June 15)

- International schools can reopen already
- Restaurants, food courts, hotel can serve alcohol
- Pubs, bars, karaoke venues are still NOT allowed to serve alcohol

(cont.)

(cont.)
- daycare facilities (e.g. kindergarten) can reopen
- events (incl. sports), conferences, concerts can take place (but with safe distancing)

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

28 Apr

@ddc_riskcom

THREAD: The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority has proposed 8 types of places re-open again - but stops short of giving out an actual date, because that's pending a discussion with the @ddc_riskcom tomorrow.

See next tweets for list and detailed notes.

The 8 places the BMA is proposing to reopen:

1. restaurants & bars
2. non-food markets
3. barber shops, salons
4. clinics
5. golf courses
6. some sports venues where distancing is possible
7. vets, pet salons
8. public parks

(see next tweet for additional notes)

Additional notes

1. restaurants and bars could open for dining-in again, but with safe distancing. No alcohol can be sold in store, but takeaway is possible

2. there was no mention of malls

3. limited services at barbers and salons, no walk-ins

8. parks only for recreation

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

21 Mar

#BREAKING: Now it’s official, Bangkok Metropolitan Authority announces the closure of more venues, such as shopping malls. from Mar 22 to Apr 12 to contain the spread of #COVID19. Supermarkets and restaurants (no dine-in) will remain open.

See following tweets for full details.

Full list of closures in Bangkok from Mar 22 to Apr 12 (1/3):
- restaurants (no dine-in, takeaway and delivery online)
- shopping malls (except supermarkets)
- non-food markets
- spas, beauty salons, barber shops
- pet salons
- skate parks, bowling centers, arcades

(cont.)

Full list of closures in Bangkok from Mar 22 to Apr 12 (⅔):

- internet cafes
- golf courses and driving ranges
- swimming pools
- cock fighting venues (stop giggling!)
- amulet shops
- conference and exhibition venues
- tattoo shops
- at-home nanny and nursery services

(cont)

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Saksith Saiyasombut

@SaksithCNA

17 Mar

@prayutofficial

In another televised address, Thai PM @prayutofficial reiterates the measures to combat #COVID19 his government has decided, but says that "we have not shut (or lock down) our country", but travelers arriving here have to be subjected to the measures here (cont.)

(cont.) such as self-isolation or even quarantine if someone comes from a high-risk area (e.g. S Korea, Iran, Italy, China), download an app to be traceable. He also asks Thais not to make any unessential travels abroad.

@prayutofficial

(cont.) The govt’s measures starting Mar 18 incl. the closure of all education institutions nationwide and the closing of entertainment and sports venues in Bangkok until Mar 31. However, if the situation doesn’t get any better, the govt may extend it, says PM @prayutofficial.

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