Relief hopes dashed againBack in mid-December last year, as Thais largely adapted to and enjoyed the "new normal", under the impression that Covid-19 had been placed under control, they were shocked with reports of a new outbreak in Samut Sakhon. Even this month, city areas close to Samut Sakhon like Bang Khun Thian and Bang Bon were still struggling with the virus threat. There are 1,615 immigration detainees at the detention centres, with Myanmar, the majority, followed by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals. There are reports that vaccinations have been provided to immigration officers who have been in contact with immigration detainees. After the Samut Sakhon incident, it would be hoped authorities handling migrants could have done it better.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2021 23:26 UTC