Bangkok Prepares 25,000 Beds to Handle New Covid-19 Outbreak
Bangkok has prepared medical facilities and isolation centers to address new cases of Covid-19 patients, with more than 25,000 beds in, hospitals, field hospitals, and hospitels. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up facilities and prepared medical personnel to handle the number of Covid-19 cases that are anticipated to…
His Majesty the King Wishes Happiness and Goodwill to the Thai people
His Majesty the King expressed his wishes of happiness and goodwill to the Thai people during the annual New Year’s Eve speech on Friday night. In the speech, His Majesty stated that the New Year is a good time for people to express their best wishes and wish each other…
Short-range aerosol suspected reason behind Kalasin Omicron cluster
A pulmonologist at Siriraj Hospital has explained that the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Kalasin province might indicate a limited range of airborne transmissibility. Dr Nithipat Jearakul, Head of the Department of Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis at Siriraj Hospital, said he Omicron strain might be able to…
PM urges public to keep masks on throughout holiday season
With New Year celebrations just around the corner amidst the increase of Omicron cases, the Prime Minister has reminded event organizers to strictly comply with the Covid Free Settings, while urging the general public to always have a mask on. In his Facebook post, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha asked…
Thailand Now Confirms 740 Omicron Cases
Authorities have confirmed that Thailand now has 740 confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, about 34% of which are community infections. According to Dr Supakit Sirilak, chief of the Department of Medical Sciences, 489 of the cases were international arrivals while 251 were local transmissions. He noted, however, that…
Bangkok Extends Closure of Entertainment Venues Until January 15
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will extend the temporary closure of entertainment venues until January 15 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has issued an announcement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Orders of Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 48), stating that the Governor…