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No Thai law to mandate quarantine of Thais returning from South Korea - DPM Prawit

13 Sept 22:12 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan confirmed Thailand lacks a law to force quarantine on Thais, particularly illegal workers, returning from South Korea, despite public concern over potential COVID-19 spread.
Authorities will advise returning workers to self-confine at home for 14 days, as over 5,000 illegal Thai workers have registered to return voluntarily from South Korea.
Thais returning from Daegu, the epicenter of South Korea's COVID-19 outbreak, will undergo mandatory 14-day screening and quarantine due to standard medical protocols.
Public apprehension remains high regarding the returnees, fueled by South Korea's less rigid approach to movement restrictions and fears of non-compliance with self-quarantine measures.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.