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.

Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases, total of 114

Thailand reported 32 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total infections in the kingdom to 114, health officials said.

Thailand has 11 more Covid-19 cases, total 70 as of March 12

The latest report brought the total of the local patients to 70

Q&A regarding Thailand’s Covid-19 measures for travelers

Here are the “Question and Answer” regarding the measures the Thai government is implementing with regards to Coronavirus or Covid-19.

Philippines lists 16 new Covid-19 infections, total 49

Sixteen more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Philippines, bringing the total number of those who have been infected with the new virus to 49.

Philippines has 2 new coronavirus cases, 5 total

The Philippines confirmed Friday 2 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total confirmed coronavirus cases to 5.

Travelers from 9 ‘high risk’ countries subject to 14-day home quarantine

Visitors and Thai citizens returning from the high risk areas will be subject to 14-days home quarantine, even if they are cleared of the disease, unless they have permission from health officials.

Travel advisory for Covid-19: No travel ban on travelers from Philippines, other countries

Thailand has not issued a travel ban on any country including the Philippines as per the latest travel advisory and press releases from the Royal Thai Government House, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). However, MOPH asks the cooperation from people who return from affected areas to self-quarantine themselves for […]

Airport Rail Link and MRT step up COVID-19 control measures

In addition to the normal safety procedures, security personnel will also screen all passengers’ body temperature using handheld thermometers.

UPDATE: No travel ban, mandatory quarantine on travelers from Thailand says PH Immigration

Thailand is NOT included in the travel ban.

Farangs who don’t wear masks ‘should be kicked out’ – Health minister

Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday slammed foreign tourists who refused to wear face masks handed out by the government, saying they “should be kicked out”.