If allowed in, vessel would be quarantinedThe cruise liner Westerdam docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Nov 24, 2015. (Photo: Master0Garfield, wiki commons)The Marine Department on Wednesday confirmed the cruise ship Westerdam had not yet sought permission to enter Thailand, having already been refused entry by three other countries due to fears of coronavirus infections on board. The cruise ship left Hong Kong on Feb 1, and is still off the southern coast of Vietnam. The Cruise Ship Professionals Association on Tuesday called for all agencies to offer help to the passengers and crew of the cruise ship in line with humanitarian principles. On Monday, Mr Anutin posted a Facebook message, saying he had directed authorities not to allow the Westerdam to dock in Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2020 06:13 UTC