3.2 mln J&J COVID-19 vaccines to reach the Philippines soon

One advantage of J&J COVID vaccine in terms of delivery is that it does not need to be refrigerated, easing the transportation and distribution process.

Philippines considers adding Thailand, Malaysia to travel ban

“We are looking at Malaysia. We are looking at Thailand. These areas have been observed to have an uncontrolled surge in Delta variant cases,” Duque said in a Laging Handa public briefing.

Thailand’s guidelines to follow in ‘home isolation’

The Department of Health has issued guidelines for home isolation, especially for those living with COVID-19 patients.

Bed situation for Bangkok COVID-19 patients reaches critical level

The bed situation for Covid-19 patients in Bangkok is at a critical level, especially for those in the red group, for which there are only 10 per cent of beds available, the Public Health Ministry revealed.

Thailand’s renowned Sriracha Tiger Zoo to close after 24 years

After 24 years, one of Thailand’s famous tourist attractions, for both Thais and foreigners, is to close for the foreseeable future. Sriracha Tiger Zoo’s management has announced the closure of the park, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thailand reports 87 Covid deaths, 9,317 new cases

Health authorities on Wednesday said 87 more Covid-19 fatalities and 9,317 new transmissions were reported in Thailand on Tuesday, bringing the accumulated toll to 2,934 deaths and the number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 363,029.

FAQs about Samui Plus reopening on July 15

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to provide information on the ‘Samui Plus’ programme for fully vaccinated international tourists visiting Ko Samui plus Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao between July and December 2021.

Thai police arrest 299 people on first night of curfew

57 people were arrested in Bangkok, while 187 others were arrested in Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, and Pathum Thani provinces, which are under the jurisdiction of Provincial Police Region 1.

Philippine Embassy heeds call for blood donation in commemoration of 123rd PH Independence Day and 72nd anniv of PH-TH Treaty of Friendship

Ambassador Paredes said that life-giving blood donations, especially during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, would be an especially meaningful and personal way for the Embassy and the Filipino community to stand in solidarity and friendship with the Thai nation.

6 Phuket Sandbox travelers have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 1 reopening

Of the total 3,917 tourists who had arrived in Phuket from July 1-10, six of them had tested positive for Covid-19 - one from the United Arab Emirates, three from Myanmar, one from Africa and one from Switzerland, Dr Kukiat said.

Free Rapid Antigen Tests begin as more facilities open in Bangkok, suburbs

The other testing facilities have, to date, been operated by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Military, police block routes out of Bangkok ahead new lockdown on Monday

Border surveillance has also been stepped up, to stop migrant workers slipping into Thailand via natural border crossings.

Temporary closure of certain places and travel restrictions to ease COVID-19 situation in Thailand

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued Announcement No. 36 to close certain venues in Bangkok, while more measures are also put in place for travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. In the Announcement No. 36, to be effective from 12 July 2021 onwards, food or beverage shops may sell food and beverages for takeaway […]

Curfew and other strict measures to be imposed in 10 provinces from July 12

Here is the official news release on Curfew and other strict measures to be imposed in 10 provinces from the Government Public Relations Department.

Thai PM refuses to take salary for 3 months to help anti-COVID-19 efforts

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that he will give up his salary for three months, to help those suffering from COVID-19, while some other ministers then announced that they will do the same.

Thailand logs 72 COVID-19 deaths, 9,276 new cases on Friday

The country had 72 new Covid-19 fatalities and 9,276 new cases over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Friday.