No. 440 in Thai
quarantine
The Thai word for "quarantine" (กักตัว) refers to isolating individuals to prevent the spread of disease.
In a sentence
ระหว่างการกักกันโรค เขาเรียนรู้ทักษะใหม่จากที่บ้าน
During quarantine, he learned new skills from home.
Here 'quarantine' refers to the regulated isolation due to sickness or health concerns.
โรงงานนี้มีกระบวนการกักกันสินค้าเพื่อป้องกันการปนเปื้อน
This factory has a quarantine process for goods to prevent contamination.
In this context, 'quarantine' refers to the temporary isolation or keeping of goods to check for safety or quality.
เมื่อเดินทางมาถึงต่างประเทศ คุณอาจต้องผ่านขั้นตอนของการกักกันในสนามบิน
Upon arrival in a foreign country, you might have to go through a quarantine process at the airport.
Here 'quarantine' pertains to the formal procedure imposed on travelers to ensure they meet health and safety standards before entering.
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