CORONAVIRUS cases in Thailand have hit 47 as one person is killed by the virus.
Here is everything you need to know, from travel advice to flight disruptions, if travelling to the country including to Bangkok and Phuket.
Read our coronavirus live blog for all the latest news and updates.
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What is the latest travel advice for Thailand amid the coronavirus crisisCredit: AFP or licensors
What’s the latest travel advice for Thailand?
There are currently no travel bans in place for Thailand.
The UK government has warned: “There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus.
“The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China and the region, including Thailand.
“The Thai authorities have introduced a number of measures to limit the spread of the virus, and additional measures may be introduced. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the local authorities.”
Brits are also advised to self-quarantine on their return to the UK from Thailand if facing any symptoms.
The US State Department has not issued new warnings for Americans travelling to the country and there are no current warnings regarding coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
However, US citizens in the country should follow the latest advice issued by the CDC as well as from the World Health Organisation.
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The country currently has no travel bans in place for touristsCredit: EPA
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Thailand has stepped up its screening proceduresCredit: EPA
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Thai Airways crew prepare themselves before disinfecting the cabin of an aircraftCredit: Reuters
Is travel to Thailand affected?
Travel to and from the UK continues to remain uninterrupted in Thailand with flights and public transport running.
However, Israel flag carrier airline El Al has stopped all flights to and from Thailand in an attempt to reduce the spread, while Thai Airways, Jetstar and airlines in South Korea and Kuwait reduce flights as well.
Airports including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi will be thermal screening for signs of the disease and tourists will also be given health advice on arrival.
Thailand was the first country to confirm a coronavirus case on January 12, as cases continue to climb.
A number of events have been cancelled in the country due to coronavirus, including the MotoGP, while the Ireland women’s cricket tour to Thailand has been called off.
The annual Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan has also been cancelled due to fears, despite to no reported cases on the island.
Tourism Thailand has insisted that the country is still open and welcomes tourists, although popular resorts at destinations such as Phuket have been deserted with reports of a 40 per cent drop in tourist numbers.
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The country is increasing their health checks across the airportsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gets his body temperature checkedCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The UK government has not issued any travel bans for Brits heading to ThailandCredit: EPA
Can I cancel my holiday to Thailand?
Any Brits due to travel to Thailand are unlikely to get their money back if they cancel their holiday or flights.
The only time that tour operators are required to give a refund on holiday packages is if the Foreign Office changes its travel advice for a region and turns it into a no-go area, which they have not done in this case.
Independent hotels are not even required to refund money in this instance, so if you have paid in advance and choose not to turn up then you will lose your money.
If the hotel is a large chain, it could be worth asking to change your stay to another location or delay your trip but they are under no obligation to grant this.
Holidaymakers are advised to check with their travel insurance providers to see if there is something they can do, but that is also unlikely.
We’ve explained everything you need to know if you want to cancel your holiday.
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Symptoms are similar to a common cold.
They include:
- a runny nose
- headache
- cough
- fever
- shortness of breath
- chills
- body aches
In most cases, you won’t know whether you have a coronavirus or a different cold-causing virus, such as rhinovirus.
But if a coronavirus infection spreads to the lower respiratory tract (your windpipe and your lungs), it can cause pneumonia, especially in older people, people with heart disease or people with weakened immune systems.
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