Singaporeans need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Thailand?? Thai Embassy clarifies...

Credits: Straits Times

Healthy but still need to self-quarantine when Singaporeans arrive in Thailand???

The Thai embassy has clarified that this is applicable only to visitors who are feeling unwell.

According to a press conference by the Thai embassy, healthy visitors need not self-quarantine. However, the cooperation of visitors with the relevant authorities is needed.

What if I don't want to cooperate with the Thai authorities?

• Visitors who do not cooperate with authorities will be deported to their country of origin

Who needs to be under self-quarantine?

• Those who are unwell and come from countries where there is an outbreak
• Symptoms include: fever, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, problems breathing

How to self-quarantine?

• Those with a house in Thailand, are required to self-quarantine in the residences for 14 days and follow the guidelines
• Those without a house in Thailand are required to provide evidence of the accommodation to the disease control officials for tracking purposes

Self-quarantine in Thailand

• Refrain from leaving the residence
• Stay in separate rooms and keep a distance of at least 1m from others
• Required to record temperature and symptoms daily
• If a high temperature is detected, individual will be moved to a medical facility for treatment immediately
• If condition worsens, individuals will have to inform officials within 3 hours

What if I break the mandatory self-quarantine order?

• Maximum of 1 year imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 100 000 baht
• Take effect once a revision of high-risk countries and places is made and published in the royal gazette