Night-time restrictions currently imposed in 23 provinces
Individual provinces are authorised to apply appropriate measures to contain local transmission of COVID-19 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform travellers that currently, 23 provinces across Thailand have imposed night-time restrictions, urging everyone to avoid going out at night unless utmost necessary, effective until further notice….
Thailand sends medical supplies to India
The Thai government has sent medical supplies by military aircraft to help fight the devastating surge of COVID-19 in India, before returning to Bangkok with infected embassy officials in need of treatment. The Royal Thai Air Force Airbus A320 aircraft today departed Bangkok at 7 a.m. bound for New Delhi,…
National Communicable Disease Committee: COVID-19 vaccines in Thailand can help boost immunity
A communicable disease expert has insisted the two COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Thailand are effective in terms of preventing severe illnesses, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Dr Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, a member of the National Communicable Disease Committee, has made a statement stressing the importance of vaccines in the fight…
CCSA: All foreigners in Thailand will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination
According to deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Natapanu Nopakun, all expats living in Thailand are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. He says Thailand plans to roll out a “massive vaccination plan” to vaccinate all people who are living in Thailand, including foreign residents. All people residing…
Thailand to buy “Favipiravir” drug patent for domestic production
Thai government is working on buying the “Favipiravir” drug patent in order to stabilize domestic demands. During a meeting of the cabinet, Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul informed the members that Thai Government Pharmaceutical Organization is negotiating for “Favipiravir” drug patent with a foreign organization…
Which #COVID19 test do I need?
Important note: At present COVID-19 antibody tests are only recommended by WHO for research purposes. It is strongly recommended that people do not obtain these tests themselves (for example, through the internet) and make decisions to seek or not seek healthcare based on the results. Always consult with a healthcare…