6 situations where it pays to get a second medical opinion in Thailand - Thai Visa

6 situations where it pays to get a second medical opinion in Thailand

 

 

While trust is a very important element in a doctor-patient relationship, doctors are only humans after all, and humans are prone to make errors in judgment. Have you ever been diagnosed with something major after only reporting mild symptoms? Or been doubtful whether the prescribed treatment is indeed the best course of action? In these situations, a second medical opinion is a good bet. 

 

Essentially, a second medical opinion is when you consult two medical professionals over a particular illness or group of symptoms to cross-reference. So, when is getting a second medical opinion the sensible thing to do? And how do you ensure that you don't go overboard? Our friends from Pacific Prime Thailand give us 6 situations where it pays to get a second medical opinion.

 

1. When you don't feel comfortable with your doctor 

Your doctor may be experienced and knowledgeable, but it's also equally necessary for them to make you feel at ease. If you've got a doctor who doesn't take out the time to properly explain your condition to you or seems to contradict any previous medical advice you've received, then it's a sign you should go elsewhere to get the confidence you need.

 

Pro Tip: Being able to communicate with your doctor goes a long way in helping you feel at ease. Unfortunately, you're likely to face a language barrier if you don't speak Thai and head to a public hospital. Given this, opt for private hospitals that cater to medical tourists as medical staff there can speak English, and they may also provide interpreters for many other languages. 

 

2. When you've done tests after tests and the diagnosis seems vague

We all know that time is of the essence when it comes to health, so a quick and accurate diagnosis is what you're after. It's a red flag if you've done multiple tests already and your doctor is still unable to say conclusively what's the matter with you. In this situation, consulting another doctor (or indeed going to a better hospital with modern equipment) can give you fresh insights and more clarity. 

 

3. When you're experiencing major symptoms and/or you've received a serious diagnosis

Going to the hospital with a sprained ankle? You probably don't have to be concerned with a second medical opinion. But if you've been diagnosed with (or have symptoms associated with) cancer, multiple sclerosis, celiac diseases, or any other serious diseases, then there's more at stake, so you should go to the best hospitals and doctors in Thailand, and not compromise on your health. 

 

4. When you're recommended a controversial or invasive treatment 

In addition to the right diagnosis, the right treatment is critically important to patient care. Yet doctors may differ on how they approach treating a given condition. If your doctor jumps straight to a controversial or invasive treatment, or if you're concerned about the associated risks, then it's worth checking with another doctor if there's an alternative route that better addresses your needs. 

 

Pro-tip: While Thailand is renowned the world over as a popular destination for medical tourists, and has a robust healthcare system, there may be certain medications or treatments that aren't yet available in the country. If you've got a particularly complicated case, do your own research and consider if consulting a doctor abroad might be a better idea. 

 

5. When you don't feel better after a course of treatment, and have a hunch that the treatment may be ineffective

Suffer from chronic back pain? Followed the advice of your doctor for a period of time? If you don't see any improvement after the recommended course of treatment, then it's a no-brainer: perhaps your doctor isn't the best, and you're better off consulting with a more experienced doctor. They'll be able to confirm whether your current treatment is ineffective or if you've just got a difficult case. 

 

6. When you've got a health insurance plan that encourages you to do so

Second medical opinions mean double the consultation fee. You can expect to pay a lot if you're heading to one of the top-end private hospitals in Thailand, and especially if you're considering going abroad. If you've got a health insurance plan, then you won't have to pay out of pocket. Most insurers are happy for you to get a second medical opinion, as it makes financial sense for them if you can avoid major, invasive, and costly treatments. 

 

Looking for an appropriate health insurance plan? Pacific Prime Thailand offers health insurance plans for expats in the Kingdom, including international health insurance plans that give you the freedom to seek a second medical opinion both in the country or abroad. Whether you're ready to secure or plan or just shopping around for information, you can get in touch with them for expert advice or a plan comparison. 

EASING PROPOSALS ZONE BY ZONE - Bangkok Post / CCSA

 

Bans eased as cases fall - Bangkok Post

Bans eased as cases fall

A worker operates a vehicle to spray disinfectant around Wat Ta Khien and the adjacent floating market in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi, on Wednesday. The cleaning was conducted ahead of Saturday's reopening of the temple and market, closed recently due to the new Covid-19 outbreak. PATTARAPONG CHATPATTARASILL

Dine-in restaurants will be allowed to remain open until 11pm and alcohol can be served in all provinces except Samut Sakhon, which remains a maximum and strict ("dark red") control zone.

The adjusted measures were on Wednesday agreed upon by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) subcommittee assigned to consider easing Covid-19 restrictions. The panel is chaired by National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Natthapol Nakpanich.

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These, along with other measures, will be proposed at a CCSA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for approval on Friday, CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said.

Dr Taweesilp said authorities still plan to keep greater Bangkok zoned red for maximum Covid-19 control but restrictions on businesses and activities could be eased to varying degrees in other areas next month.

He said the CCSA subcommittee on easing business and activity restrictions decided that Bangkok and the adjacent provinces of Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani should remain maximum control zones because of their high numbers of new coronavirus cases.

Twenty provinces will be control zones -- 12 provinces in the Central Plains and the North, and eight eastern provinces, Dr Taweesilp said.

Seventeen provinces will have close surveillance zones -- six northern provinces, three northeastern provinces and eight provinces in the Central Plains and the South.

Thirty-five other provinces in the North, the Northeast and the South will be surveillance zones.

Samut Sakhon will remain a maximum and strict control zone or "dark red zone".

In Samut Sakhon, flea markets, restaurants, department stores and factories will be allowed to reopen.

Restaurants will be restricted to takeaways only and department stores must close at 9pm. Factories must impose preventive and virus tracing measures.

Despite its status as a dark red zone, Samut Sakhon reported no new cases in Ban Phaeo district, so Dr Taweesilp said the provincial administration would be allowed to decide whether to reopen businesses and allow activities in each district to resume.

In a maximum control zone, pubs, bars and karaoke parlours must remain closed. Dine-in restaurants must position tables in compliance with social distancing rules and close before 11pm, while the sale of alcohol at restaurants will be allowed until 11pm. Musical performances will be allowed but dancing will be prohibited.

Meetings and seminars in both maximum control and control zones are allowed to have up to 100 people, but with no alcohol consumption or musical performances.

Attendances at meetings and seminars in surveillance and close surveillance zones must be under 300 people, with those same provisos.

Schools in all areas across the country except Samut Sakhon are allowed to reopen but with preventive measures in place such as alternate day school schedules, social distancing and online learning.

Bathing and soapy massage parlours in maximum control and control zones must remain closed, while those in close surveillance and surveillance zones will be allowed to reopen, but with limited customer numbers. Gambling continues to be banned nationwide.

Boxing matches in maximum control and control zones will be allowed but without spectators. Those in close surveillance and surveillance zones will be allowed with limited spectators.

Restrictions will be further eased in other provinces, Dr Taweesilp said.

Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said most schools would be allowed to reopen from next week, including those in Bangkok, in response to localised declines in new coronavirus infections.

The ministry shut schools in 28 provinces at the start of January and would restart classes in all but one of those from Monday, said Mr Nataphol.

The move follows an easing of some curbs last week in Bangkok, including on some sports and leisure activities, but bars and night entertainment venues remain closed.

The announcement comes despite the country reporting on Wednesday its second-highest number of new daily coronavirus cases, with 819 infections.

The majority came as a result of mass testing in Samut Sakhon, the epicentre of the most recent outbreak.



Chonburi province reaches seven days with no new confirmed Covid-19 cases - Pattaya News

Chonburi province reaches seven days with no new confirmed Covid-19 cases

Thursday, 28 January 2021, 7:22

Chonburi-

The Chonburi Department of Public Health this morning (January 28th) announced zero new confirmed cases of the Covid-19 Coronavirus for the seventh day in a row in the province. Chonburi now has a total of 648 cases of Covid-19 with one death.

In the past ten days only one case of Covid-19 has been discovered in Chonburi and all of their close contacts have tested negative.

This person was a migrant worker who visited the Chonburi Provincial Employment Office.

Full testing was done on both the camp where the person lives and the office and two full rounds of testing have shown all contacts of the person as negative for Covid-19.

The Chonburi Provincial Employment Office will reopen today (January 28^th) following an order by the Chonburi Governor Phakarathorn Teanchai earlier this week (January 26^th).

Discussion on potentially easing more restrictions and measures around Covid-19 is expected this weekend. Massage shops and tattoo artists were allowed to reopen yesterday by the Chonburi governor. Additionally, the Ministry of Education announced school reopening for next Monday, February 1st, including in Chonburi. A large meeting with the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration is due tomorrow morning that will be officially discussing easing more restrictions around Covid-19. 

Keep in mind, there is no promise of easing of business closures or other measures as health officials continue to stress caution. However, a draft proposal shown yesterday by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration shows Chonburi proposed to become a regulated orange zone instead of a "deep red" highly controlled zone which would stop strict travel restrictions requiring formal permission to enter and leave the province. We will have a full update tomorrow afternoon following the meeting.

Thailand’s vaccination programme will not be complete until the end of 2022 says minister - Thai Examiner

Thailand's vaccination programme will not be complete until the end of 2022 says minister

James Morris and Son Nguyen

A Super Poll survey in recent days shows the public firmly behind the government and in stout agreement with the legal action being taken against the Progressive Movement leader who is still defending his controversial claims that the country's vaccination plans are flawed and too reliant on the AstraZeneca vaccine including its deal here with a firm owned by the Crown Property Bureau, a claim which last week produced a forceful and angry response from officials starting with the Prime Minister.

As the controversy over Thailand's vaccination strategy against Covid-19 rages with Lèse-majesté proceedings being taken against Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul has suggested that the programme will not be complete until the end of 2022.

A Facebook broadcast last week by Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (left) questioning the vaccination strategy in Thailand has sparked an outcry from government officials and ministers leading to his prosecution under Lèse-majesté charges. On Tuesday, the latest comments by Mr Thanathorn drew a response from Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) who defended the government's plan but also suggested that the vaccination process in the kingdom will not be complete until the end of 2022.

It comes after a blistering row has broken out between the government and the progressive activist who was barred from Thai politics for 10 years by the Constitutional Court early last year after his political party Future Forward was disbanded.

Mr Thanathorn is facing Lèse-majesté charges instituted by the Digital Economy and Society Ministry last week following a Facebook broadcast in which he questioned the government's vaccination strategy and its reliance on a company owned by the Crown Property Bureau, Siam Bioscience.

Legal actions against Thanathorn are being pursued under Article 112 and the Computer Crime Act

The latter's remarks have led to the charge that the former party leader and wealthy industrialist had defamed the monarchy.

Last week, Tossapol Pengsom of the Prime Minister's Office in Bangkok confirmed to Reuters that charges against Mr Thanathorn were being pursued under both the Computer Crime Act and the Lèse-majesté provisions after his controversial comments on social media.

Siam Bioscience defends its position

In a robust response to the claims, Siam Bioscience has defended its exclusive manufacturing agreement to produce the AstraZeneca vaccine in Thailand for distribution throughout the whole of Southeast Asia.

'In October 2020 Siam Bioscience, SCG, AstraZeneca and the Public Health Ministry signed a Letter of Intent to demonstrate their joint commitment to make this vaccine available in Southeast Asia,' a statement from the firm read. 'This was followed by a contract manufacturing agreement between AstraZeneca and Siam Bioscience. This agreement also signifies that Siam Bioscience met AstraZeneca's high technical, operational and ethical standards. Through technology transfer from AstraZeneca, Siam Bioscience is now part of AstraZeneca's worldwide network of vaccine manufacturing partners.'

Siam Bioscience has developed a manufacturing facility in Pathum Thani which, it is reported, will be capable of producing 200 million AstraZeneca doses a year.

The firm was established decades ago under the guidance of the King's father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej and has an established track record for excellence.

Thanathorn renewed his criticism this week

Mr Thanathorn, however, renewed his criticism of the government this week by claiming that, as of now, the kingdom has only contracted to purchase two vaccines, the AstraZeneca jab and Coronavac from the Beijing based firm Sinovac.

He says that the country, right now, only has commitments to obtain enough vaccine doses to inoculate over 21% of the population and based on his information, the possibility of enough doses to vaccinate 50% of Thais by the end of 2022.

He said that even this would not be sufficient to give the kingdom herd immunity which would require that 70% of people be vaccinated and said that it would be the end of 2023 before Thailand could see this happening.

Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul highlighted that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be manufactured in Thailand for Asia

This was what drew the fire of Minister Anutin who made the claim that this figure of 70% would be achieved by the end of 2022.

The minister defended the government's approach as one based on caution. 

'Every process has been overseen by medical doctors and experts because the government considers public safety of paramount importance and we would never politicise the vaccine issue,' he said.

He emphasised the government was proceeding according to a carefully laid out plan and that the Siam Bioscience facility in Pathum Thani meant that the kingdom would be a manufacturer of the vaccine.

'Furthermore, we also have the capability to produce Covid-19 vaccines locally so we don't have to worry about competing over vaccines with other countries,' he underscored.

Timeframe of the vaccination effort is now emerging as the critical factor for economic recovery

The speed at which Thailand can achieve herd immunity or an effective vaccination outcome is now emerging as the critical factor also for its economic prospects with many business concerns hoping that by the end of 2021, the country may find itself in a safe position.

The achievement of herd immunity even one year later instead of two will not be good news.

However, there are other factors such as vaccination programmes in other countries and the effects of initial vaccinations with different medical opinions on what it takes to effectively suppress the threat from the disease.

Current plans to vaccinate over 50% this year

Thailand plans to have 50% of its population vaccinated by the end of 2021 with a full rollout beginning in May using 26 million AstraZeneca doses manufactured here in Thailand. It is understood that the first vaccine jab will be administered in the country next month on February 14th.

The third and final stage is to begin in 2022 with an initial 35 million doses already contracted from the UK Swedish firm for its vaccine developed in association with Oxford University.

Thailand has now secured 150,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from a plant in Italy to open its programme and has signed a deal for 2 million Sinovac doses from China. This vaccine is still awaiting Food and Drug Administration approval here.

The first in line to be vaccinated will be a front line medical staff member in Samut Sakhon at the epicentre of the current outbreak with over a million to be inoculated initially across the health service and among the most vulnerable including the aged and those with serious underlying conditions. 

All schools, except in Samut Sakhon, can reopen from Feb 1 - The Nation

All schools, except in Samut Sakhon, can reopen from Feb 1

The Education Ministry announced on Wednesday that all schools, except for those in Samut Sakhon province, will be allowed to reopen from February 1. 

However, the announcement said schools in Bangkok and its vicinity – Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom and Pathum Thani – can have no more than 25 students per classroom.

In Samut Sakhon, which has seen the highest number of infections in the new wave, schools are required to conduct online classes or at least assignments in case they don't have facilities.

Massage and tattoo shops, beauty clinics, health spas re-open in Chonburi after governor order. - Pattaya News

Massage and tattoo shops, beauty clinics, health spas re-open in Chonburi after governor order

Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 15:51

Chonburi-

Following multiple protests by massage workers at government buildings in Chonburi and a nearly month-long closure, the Chonburi governor gave the OK today around Noon to open massage shops, along with some other venues, effective immediately in the province.

You can read more about the prior protests here.

Chonburi closed the venues, along with many other businesses, effective from the end of December of last year following a large number of Covid-19 cases in the province stemming from primarily illegal gambling and a brewery in Si Racha.

However, the province has recovered and there have been zero cases of Covid-19 in the past six days and only one in the last ten days as of today. That one case was a migrant worker whose contacts all tested negative.  Active testing and tracing have been taking place in the province for the past several weeks with no signs of widespread infection.

The original plan for the province seemed to be to wait for an announced meeting by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) that is set for this Friday, January 29th, to loosen restrictions or measures. However, it appears the cry for help from massage workers, in particular, caused some of the restrictions to be lifted earlier. It is expected for those who feel left out that more restrictions and rules will be lifted this weekend. The Pattaya News will give full coverage of the CCSA meeting Friday as it concludes.

Chonburi has also been drafted to become a "regulated" orange zone instead of a highly-controlled zone, once again allowing tourists to visit the province without needing permission from a district official. This "should" become official on Friday as well, pending final approval from the CCSA.

The exact venues opened, and the statute lifted for the opening is as follows:

2.10. Effective immediately (can open today) massage shops, beauty clinics, tattoo parlors, health spas can open. This does not include gyms, soapies, saunas, pools, or fitness centers at this time.

Covid-19 protection measures will need to be in place for the venues like temperature checks, Thai Cha-na check-in, hand sanitizer, and social distancing.

The order in Thai can be found below.

Restrictions etc - Pattaya News



  Here are the new zone designations announced today (technically a draft proposal) by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration. (CCSA) Only Samut Sakhon is a highly controlled zone (deep red) and only Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani are now controlled zones. (red.) Chonburi is now an orange zone under high surveillance. 

In terms of restrictions, travel measures, rules, differences, etc. this will all be made clear after a general meeting of the whole CCSA on Friday, January 29th.  Some restrictions are starting to be loosened already as seen with massage shops earlier today. More are expected to be announced and clarified this weekend. Technically, the highly controlled measures are still in place until the meeting takes place Friday morning as this chart is a draft. It is expected announcements will take place around noon that day. Keep in mind, there are no promises on what will be lifted regulation wise.

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THE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN THE INITIAL PHASE - PRD



 

The Ministry of Public Health has revealed the targets for the vaccination in the initial phase. The targets are prioritized by necessity. The first target is the frontline medical personnel from the public and private sectors, followed by people with underlying diseases, elderly persons who are 60 years old and above, and authorities who are involved with COVID-19 disease control and may have contact with patients. The total target in this phase is 19 million persons.

One death, 819 new Covid cases in 24 hours, strict measures may be relaxed in some provinces - The Nation

One death, 819 new Covid cases in 24 hours, strict measures may be relaxed in some provinces

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported one death and 819 new cases in 24 hours, including 11 people who travelled from abroad, and announced it would consider a proposal to relax strict anti-virus measures in especially "orange-coded" provinces including Bangkok.

Of the new cases, 92 were exposed to the virus while visiting high-risk areas.

The province with the highest number of infections in 24 hours was Samut Sakhon (70), while six cases were confirmed in Bangkok.

Proactive testing led to the discovery of 716 cases – 714 in Samut Sakhon, 1 in Samut Prakan and 1 in Rayong.

The 76th domestic death was confirmed as a bedridden male patient, 56, who had an ischemic stroke. He passed away on January 25.

He experienced breathing difficulties and had a lot of phlegm on January 22. He was confirmed positive the next day. Despite treatment, his condition deteriorated rapidly.

Of the returnees, two are Thai nationals who came home from Bahrain and Sweden. Also testing positive are one Indian from the United Arab Emirates, an Australian from Mozambique, three British nationals, a Polish citizen, an Iranian, a Swedish national, and an Indonesian, who flew in from their respective nations.

Meanwhile, 162 patients have recovered and been discharged.

CCSA spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin announced that a draft of fresh guidelines has been proposed for setting the level of risk in each province, with "maximum controlled" areas coded red, "highly controlled" being orange, "controlled" light orange, "high surveillance" yellow, and "surveillance" green.

If the proposal, or draft, is accepted by the CCSA's main committee, the only maximum controlled province will be Samut Sakhon, which will need to continue conducting intense Covid-19 tests and employ all preventive measures. A CCSA sub-committee has suggested that some remote districts of Samut Sakhon, which are far from the centre of the outbreak, could even relax strict rules for businesses.

Meanwhile, Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani are expected to fall into the highly controlled category (orange). These provinces could go in for further relaxations, including allowing food and alcohol to be served in restaurants until 11 pm, opening schools fully and allowing an unlimited number of guests in banquet rooms but with strict virus-preventive measures.

The proposal, by the Public Health Ministry, will be sent to the main CCSA committee for consideration this Friday.

As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand has risen to 15,465. Of these, 13,058 contracted the virus domestically, including 6,248 who were found via proactive testing, and 2,407 are returnees. So far, 11,054 have recovered and been discharged, 4,335 patients are still in hospital and the death toll has increased to 76.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases globally has increased to 100.83 million (rising by 528,698). Some 72 million have recovered, almost 26 million are active cases (110,299 in severe condition) and 2.17 million have died (up by 15,879 in 24 hours).

Thailand ranks 121st on the global list of most cases. The US tops the list with 26 million, followed by India 10.69 million, Brazil 8.93 million, Russia 3.76 million and the United Kingdom 3.68 million. 

Vaccine passports’ could allow foreigners to visit Thailand without quarantine: TAT - Thai Visa

Vaccine passports' could allow foreigners to visit Thailand without quarantine: TAT

 

File photo: Travel Daily (for reference only)
 

Foreigners who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 could be allowed to visit Thailand without the need to quarantine, according to new proposals from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

The tourism authority says so-called 'vaccine passports' would enable foreign tourists to stay in Thailand without needing to spend the first 14 days of their trip in an alternative state quarantine facility.

 

The 'vaccine passports' are one of a number of ideas mooted by TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn in a bid to revive the country's decimate tourism industry, which faces the prospect of one million workers left unemployed as a result of the pandemic. 

 

Mr Supasorn said under the proposals, vaccinated tourists from the United States and Europe could start arriving in Thailand as early as March or April, with a focus on what  would be the Easter holidays in Europe. 

 

Tourists from China, Japan and South Korea would arrive later once restrictions on all but necessary travel had been lifted by the governments in those countries, he told Thairath.

 

Mr Supasorn said that if the 'vaccine passports' get the approval he would expect 10 million tourists to visit the country in 2021.

 

Mr Supasorn added that TAT have already entered discussions with Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways about offering tourists all inclusive packages. While details were not specified, it is presumed that the packages would enable vaccinated foreigners to travel to Thailand without restrictions or the need to enter quarantine.

 

TAT will also ask the tourism authorities in other ASEAN countries to adopt the 'vaccine  passport' model in order to stimulate tourism across the region.

 

The news comes as two of Thailand's largest hotel operators have urged the government to cancel the current Covid-19-quarantine rules for vaccinated visitors in a bid to revive the country's tourism industry.

 

Speaking to the Financial Times [paywall] William Heinecke, chairman of Thailand's largest hotel group, Minor International, said: "There are tremendous numbers of people who won't come to Thailand, or won't come to any country that has a quarantine, because it takes too much time.

 

"We should be very quickly allowing people who are safely vaccinated to travel without quarantine."

 

Meanwhile, Dusit International CEO Suphajee Suthumpun said: "The current quarantine restrictions are crippling our industry and having a massive impact on Thailand's economy. With foreign tourists accounting for around 70% of the total industry, and with tourism representing around 22% of GDP, it's clear that we need to open the borders to vaccinated travellers as soon as possible."

 

Suthumpun said that people working in the hospitality sector should be given the vaccine as a priority in order to help protect locals and foreigners by limiting the risk of infection.]

 

Thailand, which normally welcomes around 40 million tourists, saw tourist arrivals fall by  90 percent in 2020.

 

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Samut Sakhon sees a jump of 792 new coronavirus cases - Thai News Room

Samut Sakhon sees a jump of 792 new coronavirus cases

January 27, 2021 TNR Staff

SAMUT Sakhon province from where the new round of coronavirus outbreak sprang added 792 new cases yesterday (Jan.26) taking the provincial total to 7,347 cases, Sanook.com reported this morning.

Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Relations Office said of this total 714 people were found to be infected through proactive search with three being Thais and 711 migrant workers.

Emerging at hospitals were 78 cases with 26 being Thais and 52 migrant workers.

As many as 11,075 people were tested in a proactive drive yesterday with 714 found infected. So far 81,543 people have been tested during proactive searches with results of 70,251 cases having appeared and 5,892 found to be infected.