Phuket placed on ‘lockdown’ until April 30

The Phuket governor has issued an order barring people and vehicles from leaving and entering the southern island province as it confirms six more Covid-19 infections, bringing the total to 53.

Philippine Embassy in Bangkok assures support to Filipinos during COVID-19 crisis

The Embassy has also assigned teams to assist in emergency cases seven days a week.

1,245 COVID-19 cases in Thailand; 1,075 in Philippines

The Department of Health on Saturday reported 272 new cases of coronavirus disease, the biggest single-day increase since the outbreak began, raising the country total to 1,075.

Travel advisory to passengers planning to enter Thailand

Travel Advisory from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) as of March 26, 2020

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 Immigration allows 30-day extension to foreigners with letters from Embassy

“Those who wish to apply need to acquire a letter from their respective embassies.”

Emergency decree takes effect midnight; foreigners banned from entering Thailand

The measure has been approved by the cabinet and can be extended if necessary.

All national parks in Thailand closed from March 25 until further notice

There are currently 133 national parks in Thailand with Khao Yai National Park being the country’s first (established 1962) and Doi Chong National Park being the 133rd.

Thailand COVID-19 cases reach 934

On Tuesday, the ministry reported 827 cases including four fatalities.

Thai Immigration denies entry of 100 travelers

Airport authorities have blocked almost 100 travellers from entering Thailand, with 73 of them being deported for not having enough special documents to meet special immigration measures to combat the COVID-19 disease

Transport Ministry orders rail commuters to wear face masks at all times

The guidelines cover both commuters and operators of rail transport in Thailand; namely, the State Railway of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT Subway), Airport Rail Link, Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS Skytrain), and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

The Emergency Decree at a glance

The emergency decree gives the Prime Minister wide-ranging powers to use as he deems appropriate,

LIST: 46 Thai provinces with COVID-19 cases

The cases are currently spread across 46 provinces.

All travellers required to show health certificate, $100k insurance effective March 22

Travellers to Thailand have to now show authorities a health certificate, issued no more than 72 hours before travelling, confirming that they have been tested and are free from the virus. They must also present an insurance policy showing minimum coverage for coronavirus of not less than US$100,000.

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.

VIDEO SUMMARY: Duterte places Metro Manila on ‘community quarantine” due to COVID-19

Here is the video summary of the President’s announcement.