News Forum - No need to panic over Thailand’s first Omicron case, says PM

[Thaiger]

The Thai PM has called on the public not to panic over the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the kingdom. According to a Thai PBS World report, Prayut Chan-o-cha says everyone should remain on their guard and the unvaccinated should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says health officials will continue to check for more Omicron cases around the country, but there are no plans at the moment to reintroduce tougher restrictions. According to Thanakorn, the PM feels confident about existing measures and screening processes, adding that the country’s first Omicron infection was detected […]

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[Jason]

Isn't this the same PM last week who vowed Omicron would never enter Thailand? Maybe the guy last week was a stunt double?

[AlexPTY]

"I will make sure"... "no panic"... "no alcohol sales" deja vu

[HiuMak]

He is so much fun. 

[Dedinbed]

3 hours ago, Thaiger said:

Thai PM has called on the public not to panic over the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant

sounding more like Cpl Jones everyday ..

[HolyCowCm]

I think maybe the people's worry is that he stays more in command with his cronies than the new variant getting in here. 

[ace035]

The PM called the public "not to panic" but later on he will shut down the country or be back to 14 days quarantine because he already in the panic mode due to the Omicron variant more in Thailand.

[Jason]

I think I can see his nose getting longer under that mask!?