Malaysia closes border checkpoint with Thailand to control Covid-19, embassy says



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BANGKOK, September 12 (The Nation Thailand / ANN): The Malaysian government has ordered the closure of the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint, which connects on the Thai side with the Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla province. , from now until September 25 to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The information was published on Saturday by the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on its Facebook page.

“Thai citizens in Malaysia who wish to return to Thailand from September 12 to 25 must use other checkpoints such as Betong in Yala and Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat,” the announcement said.

“Those who have already registered to travel using the Sadao checkpoint during that period must re-register at the immigration office or via https://dcaregistration.mfa.go.th and specify other valid checkpoints instead. “

Travelers must provide a travel-friendly health certificate issued within 72 hours of travel.

The Thai embassy also recommended that travelers arrive at the border checkpoint before noon on the travel date specified in their letter.

As of Saturday, Malaysia has reported 9,810 Covid-19 cases, of which 9,181 people have recovered and there have been 128 deaths. – The Nation Thailand / Asian News Network



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