Government Confirms Enough Beds for All COVID-19 Patients
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) said data showed there were enough beds for all COVID-19 patients but the problem was caused by a process that involved many parties. NHSO Secretary-General Jadej Thammatacharee said the NHSO was trying to solve the problem by helping coordinate three main health hotlines to…
New School Term Could Be Postponed unit June
The new school term, which is scheduled to begin next month, may be deferred to June due to the worsening COVID-19 situation. Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong said she would discuss the matter today with permanent-secretary for education Supat Jampathong and Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) secretary-general Amporn Pinasa….
Bangkok Airways will Close ticketing Offices in COVID High-Risk Provinces
Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify. The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees…
Over 250 Police Officers Infected with COVID-19
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The Royal Thai Police has reported that more than 252 police officers have been infected with COVID-19 so far, and 1,561 officers are in quarantine. Police deputy spokesperson Pol Colonel Sirikul Kritphittayaboon confirmed on Wednesday that 177 police officers nationwide have been hospitalized after contracting the virus, while 75 have…
Hotline to Help Find Facilities for COVID-19 Patients
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The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will make use of its hotline to help COVID-19 patients find beds at their nearest medical facilities, as infections shot up in recent days. NHSO secretary-general Jadet Thammathat-Aree said the Public Health Minister has directed the Department of Medical Services (DMS) and the Emergency…
Health Ministry Launches Second Phase of Its Sugar Intake Reduction Campaign
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The Ministry of Public Health has launched the second phase of “Less sweet, make your choices” campaign, aiming to reduce the incidence of “sweet tooth” in half the country’s population. Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said the first phase of the eating less sweet campaign has changed consumers’ habits…