Transport minister infected with Covid-19Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob (left) talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Bhumjaithai Party head office in Bangkok on Tuesday. (Photo: Apichit Jinakul)Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party, is infected with Covid-19 and has been admitted to Buriram Hospital for treatment. In Bangkok, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Bhumjaithai leader, confirmed that Mr Saksayam had been admitted for treatment at Buriram Hospital. Mr Anutin said he and Mr Saksayam were in close contact during a religious ceremony to mark the party's founding anniversary on Tuesday. According to Mr Supachai, Mr Saksayam went to Buriram Hospital about 4.30pm on Tuesday and took a Covid test.

Source: Bangkok Post April 07, 2021 06:33 UTC