A nurse straightens sheets on beds to accommodate Covid-19 patients at Rajavithi Hospital. The hospital, one of the country's largest and best equipped, has been chosen to set standards for state-run hospitals in the transfer and screening of Covid-19 patients. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)Six former House and Senate speakers have called on the government to put the country under lockdown and ban entry to foreign travellers. Mr Suchon said Mr Chuan agreed with the lockdown proposal in principle and would forward it to the prime minister. Mr Nikom said the six former House and Senate speakers' proposal involves a lockdown and strict measures such as a ban on entry for foreign travellers.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2020 23:37 UTC