Ministry of Public Health advises public to keep eye on their health this winter

The Thai Ministry of Public Health is advising the general public to keep an eye on their health in winter as familiar flu-like symptoms could be from Covid-19.

Outbreak of “swimmer’s itch” in the south of Thailand

The director of the Chana Hospital in Songkhla in the south of Thailand said that 233 people had sought medical help after showing symptoms of the skin rash known as "swimmer's itch".

WHO chief says COVID-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end

A vaccine against COVID-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for solidarity and political commitment by all leaders to ensure equal distribution of vaccines when they become available. “We will need vaccines and there is hope that by the end […]

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Due to recent events of locals and our kababayans taking their lives due to COVID-19, Thailand has a non-profit organization that can provide professional help called Samaritans Thailand. Hotline Numbers:English: 027136791Thai: 027136793 They are a group made up of volunteers and professionals who are ready to listen. Please share this post if you know someone […]

Thailand reports 28 more COVID-19 cases on Monday, total 2,579

It is the lowest total in over three weeks, with the number of infections in the country decreasing since the government introduced a nationwide social isolation policy.

Thailand confirms 111 new COVID-19 cases, total of 2,369

The government said that 3 more persons, an American, a Russian and an Indian national, have died from the disease bringing the death toll to 30.

Thailand confirms 102 new COVID-19 cases, total 2,169 with three more fatalities

62 more patients have recovered, which brings the total number of recovered patients to 674.

Thailand confirms 103 new COVID-19 cases, total of 1,978

76 more people have recovered from the disease bringing the total number of recovered to 581.

Thailand reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, total of 1,875

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) on Thursday confirmed 104 new coronavirus patients brining the total number of cases to 1,875.

Thailand confirms 127 new COVID-19 cases, total of 1,651, 10 fatalities

The number of infected also rose by 127 cases bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,651. Of that number 1,407 are Thai nationals while 244 are foreign ex-pats and tourists.

Air quality at critical level in northern Thailand

Air pollution across the upper North remains at critical levels with authorities monitoring almost 400 active hotspots in Chiang Mai alone on Sunday.

Thailand reaches 1,045 COVID-19 infections

It is the fifth straight day that the total number of cases rose by a 100 or more patients.

Thai banks offer COVID-19 insurance for foreigners

Foreigners including Filipinos can apply for COVID-19 insurance in leading Thai banks. Here are some posts of our kababayan who were able to get the said insurance at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Government Savings Bank (GSB). Requirements are just passport and work permit. Other Filipinos who availed insurance said their dependents (Non-O) were also […]

Foreigners can claim medical expenses from state for virus treatment in Thailand

The Ministry of Public Health will work out the details of who, among non-Thais, are eligible to claim medical expenses and how much.

Thailand has 35 new COVID-19 cases, total of 212

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 18 March 2020, 11.00 Hrs.

Thailand’s Health Ministry upgrades COVID-19 control measures for travellers

Travellers arriving in Thailand are categorised in three groups per their flight’s origins: Diseased Infected Zones, countries with ongoing local transmission, and other destinations.