Suvarnabhumi Airport on alert

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015
Suvarnabhumi Airport on alert

Three thermoscan inspection points are in place at Suvarnabhumi Airport as the nation gets ready for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Phet Chancharoen, director of Airport Department, Suvarnabhumi Airport, said that the inspections have started since June 2. Medical supports are also ready. 
Today, the airport officials had a meeting with disease control officials. 
Thai health officials confirmed there is zero MERS case in Thailand but the country is on alert for travellers from risk countries. Officers stand by at Muang Thong Thani where some 4,000 Korean nationals are attending a conference.