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Thai Doctor Deems 10 Provinces High-Risk Areas For COVID-19 Infections

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Stricter restrictions put in place

Presently, the New Normal hasn’t normalised the strict regulations promised to prevent another spread of COVID-19. This includes temperature screenings and mandatory check-ins.

COVID-19 cases saw a dip for several months until mid-December, when a spike in infections started to hit the region.

10 high-risk provinces in Thailand

In a recent interview, Dr. Nattapol Pruatphongphan from Bangkok Hospital Phitsanulok named 10 high-risk provinces in Thailand. He advises those who have recently been to places on this list to be mindful of COVID-19 symptoms, like spikes in temperature or loss of taste and smell. 

  1. Bangkok
  • Nuanchan Market in Bueng Kum district
  • The residential area near Prachachuen Road in Bang Sue district
  1. Chiang Mai
  • A salon in Mae Ai district
  • Bangkok-Ban Tha Ton Bus
  1. Nakhon Pathom
  • Tha Sao Flea Market
  • Nakhon Chai Si District
  1. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
  • Bang Si Thong Village Market
  • A motorcycle taxi stop near Chiang Rak Noi Bridge in Bang Pa-in District
  1. Pathum Thani
  • Wat Sa Bua Flea Market in Thanyaburi District
  • A flea market in Nong Sua district
  1. Samut Prakan
  • Pak Nam Seafood Market
  • A seafood shop in Muang District.
  1. Samut Sakhon
  • The Central Shrimp Market
  • Mahachai Night Market Ton Son
  • Mae Puang Market
  • Talay Thai Market
  • Mahachai Villa Flea Market
  • Krok Krak Market
  • Kheha Nadi Market
  • Mahachai Niwet
  • Baan Ua-athon Tha Chin.
  1. Saraburi
  • Jaew Hon hot pot restaurant in Nong Khae District
  • A Muang District Fresh Market
  1. Suphanburi
  • Seafood markets in Song Phi Nong and Bang Pla Ma District
  1. Uttaradit
  • Kanoon Market in Kung Tapao Sub-District
  • Tesaban Fresh Market  in Kung Tapao Sub-District
  • Tumsao Market

Travel with precaution

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Wherever you decide to go for the holidays, it’s essential to practice COVID-19 safety measures such as wearing masks and frequently washing your hands. Hopefully, we can travel worry-free again.

The story is still developing, stay tuned for updates.

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