Coronavirus Update Hatyai

Egemen A.

@VIBRATIONSMontreal, Quebec, Canada

Coronavirus Update Hatyai

Dear Couchsurfers,

The latest update as far as the Coronavirus in Hatyai, is that it is finally here. Just a few days ago, I would remind people that it hadn't yet breached Hatyai and that the city could still be considered a safe haven. This is no longer the case.

I am not sure how many cases there are in Hatyai but I just checked the World Health Organization's Situation Dashboard (live map) and Thailand has 322 cases, that's about a hundred more than when I last checked two days ago.

Here is a link to the WHO website where you can find the map: https://www.who.int

If anyone can provide reliable links to the number of cases in Songkla province or Hatyai, please share that here. This information is meant to help travellers who may still be considering coming to Hatyai or Thailand. My best advice would be to tell all travellers not to come to Thailand at all. The borders were closed as far as I know. It's not a high-risk zone but it does carry a risk. Schools have shut down and a lot of places, including fitness gyms and massage parlours, have been forced to shut down.

If you have any relevant information you want to share, please post a comment. If you have questions, also post and perhaps some local members will have answers for you.

Stay safe, take precautions, and don't let the virus stop you from enjoying your day. You can still be happy. In fact, it may serve as a reminder that life is fragile and that tomorrow isn't always promised. Enjoy what's before you now and don't get absorbed in the media hype. Relax. Disease cannot exist in a state of ease. Take it easy. Peace.

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Egemen A.

@VIBRATIONSMontreal, Quebec, Canada

March 22 2020 Update

181 people were tested in Songkla. 159 were verified as not carrying the virus. 4 people are still waiting test results. 13 are in the hospital and waiting for test results(5 of whom are from other provinces) 5 people are confirmed with the Coronavirus.

This information is from www.skho.moph.go.th

The image with this info is here: https://www.skho.moph.go.th/th/news_skho.php?newsid=2345&Page=1

Александра С.

@56448035Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand

covidtracker.5lab.co

Александра С.

@56448035Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand

Get the latest info about the situation in Thailand at this web site

Egemen A.

@VIBRATIONSMontreal, Quebec, Canada

Thanks for the link Alexandra.

Egemen A.

@VIBRATIONSMontreal, Quebec, Canada

On the 17th of May the shopping centres will be lifted from the lockdown. In other words, the shopping centres will open.

Egemen A.

@VIBRATIONSMontreal, Quebec, Canada

The easing of the lockdown is showing more developments. On July 1st, my school and other tutorial schools like it will open their doors once again. As far as I understand, some other kinds of non-essential types of businesses are opening their doors too. As for government schools, the kids are getting ready to go to school on alternating days while supplementing their learning online.

For anyone wondering about coming to Hatyai from another place in the country, just remember that Hatyai is a big city. There are many people all around and it may not be the best place to continue isolation. If safety is your concern, you should put off any plans for coming to Hatyai.

For those wondering about entering Thailand from Malaysia, it will not be an easy entry. There are quarantine regulations. You have to enter 14 days of quarantine in certain provinces and other provinces haven't lifted their restrictions yet and you won't be able to enter at all. It's not the best time to come to Thailand. Based on the low number of corona cases in the country, in a few months there should be less restrictions than ever - if all goes well. It is best to wait.