Severe Covid-19 cases rising, may accelerate more due to long holidays

The number of severely ill patients dependent on ventilators is also on the rise from 290 two weeks ago to 349 on Sunday.

Mask mandate in Bangkok and Phuket to be eased soon says CCSA

There is a high chance that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will relax the mask mandate soon in Bangkok and Phuket, chief of the CCSA operation centre, Supoj Malaniyom, said. Supoj said on Monday that the CCSA was inclined to ease the mandatory mask policy, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had urged caution […]

Thailand Covid-19 update: 14,900 new cases, 26 more deaths

The kingdom recorded 14,900 new Covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours and 26 more deaths, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.

Thailand expects Covid pandemic to end this year

The Ministry of Public Health now expects the COVID-19 pandemic to end within this year as the disease transforms into an endemic, although health officials say the scenario would depend on disease control progress and timing.

Thailand kicks off vaccination for children aged 5-11

The vaccination campaign against COVID-19 for young children finally kicked off yesterday, starting with children with underlying health conditions.

3.2% of vaccinated Thais suffer COVID-19 vaccine side effects

828, out of over 25,000 Thais, who were given COVID-19 vaccines have suffered side effects, according to the Disease Control Department, Thai PBS World reported.

Health Minister Anutin becomes the first Thai to be given COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul became the first Thai to be inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine on Sunday morning, at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute.

Thailand may scrap 14-day quarantine for vaccinated tourists

Thailand may scrap its two-week mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors with proof of Covid-19 vaccination as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to revive its pandemic-hit tourism industry.

First Thai doctor dies of COVID-19

Maha Sarakham provincial health office today reported the death of Dr. Panya Harnpanichpun, the first Thai doctor to die from COVID-19. According to the office’s Facebook post, Dr. Panya, 66, who worked at his own Panya Medical Clinic in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham, had treated several patients since January 13 who visited him with […]

Thailand records first case of South African strain of COVID-19

A Thai gem trader has been found to be infected with the South African strain of COVID-19, the first such case in Thailand, said Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department, on Sunday.

Provincial entry and exit rules as Thailand eases COVID-19 control measures

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide a summary of the entry and exit rules at each of the country’s 77 provinces, following the Royal Thai Government’s announcement on easing of the COVID-19 control measures in most areas nationwide as of 1 February, 2021.

Thailand eases COVID-19 control measures in most areas from February 1

Effective from 1 February, 2021, the government has classified Thailand’s 77 provinces into five areas with specific measures in place depending on the level of risk.

Thailand to start vaccinations on February 14 in Samut Sakhon

Thailand will administer the first inoculations, with the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca, on February 14 in Samut Sakhon province to frontline medical personnel and public health volunteers on a voluntary basis

UPDATE: COVID-19 test not mandatory for visa extension says Immigration spokesman

A spokesman for the immigration police on Tuesday walked back on his announcement that a negative COVID-19 test result will be mandatory for every foreigner who wishes to extend their stay in the kingdom.

COVID-19 test will be mandatory for all visa extensions

A test for COVID-19 will soon be required for every foreigner who wishes to extend their stay in the kingdom, the immigration police said Monday.

COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Thailand this week

Thailand may get its first emergency shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week, ahead of schedule, and vaccinations should be able to begin in February, according to Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department.