The Royal Thai armed forces has been instructed to keep a close watch on the Omicron coronavirus situation and prepare medical staff and field hospitals for new COVID-19 patients.
According to Spokesperson for the Defence Ministry Kongcheep Tantravanich, Deputy Defence Minister Gen Chaicharn Changmongkol chaired a video conference meeting with officials from the Royal Thai Armed Forces, the Royal Thai Police, and the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) about the COVID-19 situation amid a spike in cases.
Gen Chaicharn reiterated the orders of Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha for all sides to remain vigilant, particularly officials near border areas who must prevent illegal workers and products from entering the country and assisting villagers fleeing the ongoing conflict in…
