Ministry of Public Health rushes to deal with the Thai-Cambodian border situation Revealed that 703 patients from 7 provinces have been moved out of the area. Shelters have been opened, increasing to 995 points. Guidelines for caring for kidney disease patients in shelters have been issued, along with sending 52 SRRT-SEhRT teams to the area to provide sanitation and disease control, starting on Dec. 15.
Today, December 14, 2025, at the Ministry of Public Health. Dr. Ekachai Phiansriwatchara Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Health Speaking after the meeting of the Medical and Public Health Emergency Operations Center In the case of the Thai-Cambodian border, which was chaired by Mr. Phatthana Prompat, Minister of Public Health, and Dr. Somrerk Jungsamarn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health. Participated in the meeting via the online system that, overall, public health facilities affected in 7 high-risk provinces remain closed at 12 places as before, while Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals closed 7 more places in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, for a total of 212 places closed.
Inpatient transfers to hospitals in safe areas increased to 703. As for mental health care, There is a proactive screening system with standard assessment forms. To find people who are stressed and at risk of harming themselves. From 115,632 people screened, 996 people were found to have accumulated high stress and 147 people were at risk of self-harm. Medical personnel screened 2,167 people and found 42 people to be at high stress. All received psychological first aid. Follow the process and follow up continuously until symptoms improve.
Dr. Ekachai added that A total of 995 additional shelter centers have been opened, with a total of 258,626 people staying, 69,380 of whom are in vulnerable groups, mostly the elderly and young children 0 – 5 years old. There have been 546 transfers of shelter residents to hospitals for treatment, along with surveillance and disease control in the shelters. Both respiratory infections Gastrointestinal tract infections Insect-borne infectious diseases, waste management, food and water sanitation and environmental health
In addition, a total of 52 teams of SRRT and SEhRT personnel have been prepared to go to the area on December 15th to support the care of large shelters that accommodate more than 1,000 people. They have also issued guidelines and recommendations for caring for kidney disease patients in the shelters. By having the patient prepare the medicine that must be used along with a medicine envelope containing the name of the medicine and instructions for use. Latest blood results Contact number for hemodialysis center If you are a peritoneal dialysis patient Prepare equipment for changing the liquid. Kidney dialysis fluid and wound dressing equipment also included.
When you arrive at the shelter, inform the staff that you have kidney disease. Informing of treatment methods and medicines taken while the shelter Arrange a place to store the dialysis solution that is dry, not exposed to sunlight, and free from insect infestation. The fluid exchange table and equipment box or cabinet are in a clean place separated from other supplies. The sink is near the solution changing area. The part for changing the liquid should not be in a windy or crowded area. If the shelter is cramped When changing the fluid or cleaning the line outlet. Wear a mask over the mouth and nose of the patient and everyone within 2-3 meters.
“The situation still risks becoming more serious. Every province has prepared a plan to move patients out of the area. Prepare a bus/ambulance Coordinate with the Navy to support ships in transporting patients by sea. Establish a primary route and a backup route in case the primary route is unusable or unsafe. Set a stopping point during your trip. Including providing a location for a field hospital to accommodate additional patients. which if a truly severe situation arises We are confident that we will be able to move every patient quickly and safely,” said Dr. Ekachai.
