Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Administration, and NHSO to extend the Covid-19 screening services for insured persons, informal workers, and the general public to accelerate control of the pandemic in Bangkok and its suburbs. The screening facility at the Thai-Japan Stadium in Din Daeng will extend until May 31.
On May 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons, informal workers, freelance workers, and people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread the pandemic and the increasing infection rate, especially in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was urged to extend the proactive Covid-19 screening at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, Bangkok, until May 31. The extension will allow for comprehensive, proactive Covid-19 screening and accelerate the resolution of the pandemic. Therefore, the Labour Minister instructed the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Administration, and the Ministry of Public Health’s NHSO, to extend the proactive Covid-19 screening period for insured persons and the general public, following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, whereby the tests are free of charge. The screening facility is at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, Bangkok. Services are provided daily from 08.00 hours to 16.00 hours. Each day can accommodate 3,000 people, with 1,500 in the morning and 1,500 in the afternoon. Services will be available until May 31.
Mr. Suchart said that those who intend to get a test could register at https://sso.icntracking.com/icntracking/self_register.php. Insured persons must then enter their 13-digit ID number or passport number and fill out the risk assessment information required by the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. If an insured person is registered and does not go for the test on the appointment, they must re-register. Once tested for Covid-19, services users can go home immediately as the results will be sent via SMS to the insured person at the phone number provided. This is for convenience and speed, so insured persons do not have to wait in long lines. Those who go for checks must take their ID card and a copy of their ID card, certified as correct.
Insured persons can call 1506 and press 6 for more information or find a testing center and medical facility for treatment in cases of infection. The service is available every Monday to Sunday from 08.00 to 17.00 hours. There are ten lines with staff available to assist insured persons and informal workers suffering from the Covid-19 screening, ensuring prompt support. If the virus is detected and the patient shows symptoms, they will be admitted to a hospital in the social security network. Covid-19 patients who are asymptomatic or in the yellow category following the criteria set by the Ministry of Health will be referred for treatment at a Hospitel under the social security network, which is well supervised by a team of doctors and nurses.
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Division of Public Relations
10 May 2021
