Category archives: Health

According to the newest round of COVID-19 restrictions, air, boat, and bus services see suspension; some continuing as normal. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on interprovincial air, bus, and boat travel within Thailand following the newest round of COVID-19 restrictions for the Maximum…

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed an announcement on Regulation No. 28 tightening measures against COVID-19 in the “maximum and strict COVID-19 control zone (dark red zone).”   The regulation, which was published in the Royal Gazette on 18 July 2021, was issued under Section 9 of the Emergency…

According to the Royal Gazette announced on Sunday the government will be tightening COVID-19 measures from Tuesday. The number of dark red provinces has increased are now increased to 13 provinces. They are: Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Narathiwat, Pathum Thani, Pattani, Ayutthaya, Yala, Songkhla, Samut Prakan and Samut…

Faripiravir produced by the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has received registration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and should be able to begin distribution to those in need from August, with the organization also closing deals to sell Moderna brand COVID-19 vacine doses to a private hospital ahead of…

 The Department of Health Service Support (HSS) is working to remedy the issue of private medical facilities turning away people seeking COVID-19 tests, due to not having enough beds, by declaring a new approach to care. HSS Director-General Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong outlined today that the new “2021 Care, Prevention, Control…

Provinces across the country are now putting up more field hospitals to cope with the surge in COVID-19 cases. These field facilities are intended to accommodate patients with mild symptoms, while freeing up beds at general hospitals for those in more critical condition. Chai Nat Province is preparing to open…