It remains to be seen whether these measures will prove effective, but at least they're trying.
To me, it seems the most logical way to try to make sure you won't get the virus is to avoid places and areas where people who might be carrying the virus are likely to be. I'm not going to wear a surgical mask, which is unlikely to do much of anything to inhibit the virus anyway, but for the time being I won't be going to any major tourist destinations, spend time in shopping malls unless there is something of vital importance, and do most of my grocery shopping at stores where tourists are less likely to be.
Don't be afraid to go to Sunee Plaza. I was there Sunday night and hardly anyone other than the boys were there while I was. For now, the lack of foreigners in Sunee Plaza might be a good thing. But you won't find me anywhere along Pattaya Beach or Walking Street (where I hardly ever go anyway).
Again, there are still no reports of the virus reaching Pattaya.
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Railways, mass transit, THAI, shopping malls boost hygienic measures amid coronavirus anxiety
Jan 28, 2020
Many key transport modes and shopping malls in Thailand have stepped up hygienic measures to combat the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
State Railways of Thailand (SRT) acting governor Worawut Mala has ordered all stations, especially Hua Lam Pong, to boost cleaning of all areas.
Among the measures is spraying disinfectant at spots frequently touched or used by passengers, such as toilets, ticket counters, inside passenger trains, seats and hand rails. The SRT has also provided masks to its staff.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro as well as the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand have also vastly strengthened cleaning on the Blue Line and Purple Line mass transit routes.
Thai Airways International president Sumeth Damrongchaitham said the airline has already stepped up a host of hygienic measures on board its planes to ensure passenger confidence.
Meanwhile, retailers are also alert, ramping up preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus at their branches nationwide.
The measures implemented include providing hand gels at entrances; sanitising points or spots frequently touched or used by shoppers, such as buttons in elevators, faucets and door knobs; spraying disinfectant in elevators and toilets; sanitising shopping baskets and carts; and making sure there is ample supply of liquid soap in the toilets. Retailers have also provided masks to their staff and briefed them on the virus and how to deal with the situation.
Story and photos:
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381193
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Thai Airways fumigating its planes
January 28, 2020
Thai Airways International has intensified hygiene measures aboard its aircraft to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, including the fumigation of planes arriving from China and other risk areas.
THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham arranged a demonstration of the sanitary measures for reporters at the national airline's hangar at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province on Tuesday.
He elaborated on steps taken to ensure the cleanliness of the airline's aircraft and service, to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus.
All planes arriving from China and other risk area were sprayed with disinfectant for 15 minutes after the last crew member leaves. Then the planes were fumigated for 30 minutes.
The planes were fitted with high-efficiency particulate air filters. Flight attendants wear face masks and gloves on duty and passengers were not allowed to touch attendants' food-serving utensils, Mr Sumeth said.
Airplane toilets were cleaned frequently during flights and face masks distributed to any passengers with suspicious symptoms, who would then be isolated.
Staff also clean places that passengers regularly touch, including seats and seat pockets and the insides of cabinets. They then seal all garbage bags and clean their hands after completing the cabin clean-up.
Story and photo:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... its-planes
