Thailand’s Post Office Turns into a Germ‑Busting Superhero
Thailand’s postal service has just rolled out a tidy new strategy: every parcel that lands on Thai soil from overseas gets a “disinfection power‑up.” The move came alongside the country’s latest COVID‑19 tally and is part of a broader drive to keep the virus off our doorstep—and off our expensive coffee‑shop deliveries.
The Big Picture
Still, no one has ever contracted the virus from a mail item, but the government is playing defense in style.
Post‑Disinfection Action Plan
“All parcels arriving from overseas will be washed, wiped, and smoothed‑out at headquarters, at the Suvarnabhumi airport hub, at the Lak Si post office, and even on express mail trucks,” the post boss, Korkij Danchaivichit, told reporters.The plan covers every corner of the postal chain—so your Amazon or street‑food order won’t be a weapon of the world’s largest viral pandemic.
WHO Says “No Worries”
The World Health Organization has issued a reassuring message:
“People receiving packages from China are not at risk of catching the new coronavirus. Coronaviruses have a short lifespan on objects, such as letters or packages.”In technical terms, the virus is not great at hiding in cardboard. This is an all‑clear for those still anxious about their mail deliveries.
