Thailand to Quarantine Illegal Residents from South Korea's TK for 14 Days

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Local media reported on the 4th (local time) that the Thai government decided to quarantine illegal residents returning from Daegu and Gyeongbuk, where the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is spreading, for 14 days.

According to the Bangkok Post, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated at the government office that illegal residents returning to Thailand will first undergo quarantine procedures such as fever checks in Korea.

Passengers showing fever symptoms will not be allowed to board flights to Thailand, and those who board will be quarantined for 14 days immediately upon arrival in Thailand. The Bangkok Post cited an anonymous source saying that the Thai military has ordered regional units to prepare quarantine facilities.

However, Thai nationals coming from regions other than Daegu and Gyeongbuk will be allowed to return home immediately if they show no fever symptoms. Instead, the authorities will continuously monitor the condition of returnees, the Bangkok Post reported.

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