CCSA, Public Health Ministry, BMA jointly end confusion over COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), Gen. Nattaphon Narkphanit, as Director of the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) Operations Center; the Department of Disease Control, and Governor of Bangkok, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, to hold a joint…
Over 1 Million Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccination via Thai Ruam Jai System
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reports that the first day of COVID-19 vaccination reservations on Thursday, through the “Thai Ruam Jai Safe Bangkok” system, drew more than 1 million applications. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the registration for Thai citizens in Bangkok, aged between 18 and 59, via website, the…
BMA: Khlong Toei feared as new COVID-19 hotspot, officials now actively testing as many residents as possible
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention have recorded a high case number at three densely populated communities in Khlong Toei district from their active case finding operations on 27-30 April. 1,336 people from these communities have been tested for COVID-19, with 99 of…
BMA: Mandatory face mask rule applies to private vehicles with two or more people
People in Bangkok are required to wear face masks at all times when out in public – even if they are in their own car. On Monday, a post on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Facebook page clarified the requirements for wearing a face mask when out in public. The…
BMA to Upgrade 1669 Covid-19 Hotline to Support More Calls
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to overhaul its 1669 Covid-19 hotline in response to complaints from people that the line was never available. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said up to 3,500 people have been calling daily since the new wave in March. Callers will have to wait for…
BMA Issues Advisory On Self-Isolation At Home While Waiting For Hospital Beds
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has issued an advisory for those having tested positive for COVID-19 but have yet to find a hospital where they can be admitted to. The advisory includes a 10-day home quarantine. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said infected people living at home with other family members…