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[THREAD] Thailand is looking safe, having been 40+ days without local transmission cases. Is there still any risk of COVID-19 spreading again? I list here some considerations: [1/7]
While most people coming into the country need to undergo quarantine, it appears that the government is granting exceptions to certain groups, including diplomats and UN officials [2/7] https://twitter.com/TostevinM/status/1279049838361894912?s=20
Likewise, it has been reported that a US general was allowed into the country without quarantine to meet with Thai counterparts. [3/7] https://twitter.com/ivetren/status/1280354735782940676?s=20
Those in State or Alternative quarantine (basically hotels) are being served by a number of staff. All precautions are being taken, but there's always a risk of an accident leading to the transmission of the virus. Same for the hospitals treating active cases [4/7]
The spokesperson of CCSA highlighted the risks at land borders: "More than 3,000 illegal migrant workers had been detained while attempting to sneak into Thailand over the past month alone." [5/7] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1946832/taweesilp-frets-as-survey-shows-thais-relaxed-about-virus-risk
This risk is perhaps exaggerated, especially given the common practice of blaming neighboring countries and/or migrant works for Thailand's woes. But it still something to consider [6/7]
[END] Though I still feel quite safe and support the gradual reopening to tourism, it is important to be conscious of the risks still posed by the pandemic. I hope we don't have to go back to strict confinement. That's all, folks. [7/7]
