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

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

2. Chiang Mai

• A salon in Mae Ai district
• Bangkok-Ban Tha Ton Bus

3. Nakhon Pathom

• Tha Sao Flea Market
• Nakhon Chai Si District

4. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

• Bang Si Thong Village Market
• A motorcycle taxi stop near Chiang Rak Noi Bridge in Bang Pa-in District

5. Pathum Thani

• Wat Sa Bua Flea Market in Thanyaburi District
• A flea market in Nong Sua district

6. Samut Prakan

• Pak Nam Seafood Market
• A seafood shop in Muang District.

7. 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.

8. Saraburi

• Jaew Hon hot pot restaurant in Nong Khae District
• A Muang District Fresh Market

9. Suphanburi

• Seafood markets in Song Phi Nong and Bang Pla Ma District

10. 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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