SA KAEO, July 17 (TNA) – Thailand continues sealing its
border with Cambodia to prevent the spread of COVID-19, allowing only Thai
nationals and some groups of foreigners to enter the kingdom.
Fourteen Thai citizens were the latest group to return from
Cambodia via Aranyapathet border crossing in the eastern province of Sa
Kaeo. They have been verified by the
Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh.
All of the returnees had gone through health check and
register their travel record before being placed under mandatory 14-day
quarantine.
About 1,000 Thai nationals living in Cambodia have returned to
Thailand since the outbreak began.
Foreigners are also allowed to enter Thailand under phase
five of reopening but they have to follow guidance and some requirements.
A Russian work permit holder crossed the border to Thailand
at the checkpoint on Friday. Besides
health certificate and immigration documents, he was required to show a proof
of 14-day quarantine arrangement.
Thailand has beefed up security in recent days to prevent
illegal migrants since it is impossible to completely seal off the border. Checkpoints are setup on main roads leading
to cities to intercept illegal migrant workers. (TNA)
