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COVID-19 · 30 Apr 2021
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…
COVID-19 · 30 Apr 2021
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”…
COVID-19 · 29 Apr 2021
The Ministry of Public Health will begin registering Thais for COVID-19 vaccination, starting with those over 60 years of age and with chronic illnesseses. Registration will be via the Mor Prom LINE account this May…
Politics & government · 29 Apr 2021
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…
COVID-19 · 28 Apr 2021
The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge of coronavirus cases in India has been found in more than a dozen countries. The UN…
COVID-19 · 28 Apr 2021
Nakhon Ratchasima authorities are considering a partial lockdown for Pak Chong and Bua Yai districts after the province reported 42 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Governor Vichien Chantaranothai said the coronavirus outbreak in the province…
COVID-19 · 28 Apr 2021
The Ministry of Public Health is sending the overflow of Covid-19 cases in Bangkok to adjacent Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon provinces for treatment. Ministry Permanent-Secretary Kiatiphum Wongrajit said Samut Prakan and Bang Phli hospitals…
COVID-19 · 27 Apr 2021
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade website have opened registration for private companies who wish to procure Covid-19 vaccine at their own expense for their employees so that they can restart…
COVID-19 · 27 Apr 2021
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…
COVID-19 · 26 Apr 2021
The health ministry informed that cumulatively, 14,19,11,223 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 20,44,954 sessions of vaccination in India. In a positive development, India on Monday morning set a new record of Covid-19 vaccination…
COVID-19 · 26 Apr 2021
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)…
COVID-19 · 26 Apr 2021
The Public Health Ministry has proposed "targeted lockdown" measures and a new color-coding system to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for consideration in response to the severity of the latest wave of Covid-19.…
COVID-19 · 26 Apr 2021
Nearly two-thirds of Covid-19 cases in the third wave in Bangkok can be traced to entertainment venues. BANGKOK (NNT) - According to statistics revealed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), visitors to entertainment…
Royal news · 25 Apr 2021
The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, the capital of India, has announced that it will stop allowing foreigners entry permits into Thailand. The move comes as both countries experience renewed waves of coronavirus, reported…
COVID-19 · 24 Apr 2021
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…
COVID-19 · 24 Apr 2021
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has stressed that the Government would try every way for Thailand to get through the new wave of the COVID-19 crisis. The Prime Minister delivered a speech on the COVID-19…
COVID-19 · 23 Apr 2021
Siriraj Hospital has called healthy people who have not visited high-risk areas or been in close contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients in the past two weeks to donate blood. Siriraj’s Department of Transfusion Medicine chief…
COVID-19 · 23 Apr 2021
Despite some concerns over the side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations, provinces across the country have remained committed to vaccinating Public Health and frontline workers. The first Sinovac vaccinations have been given to physicians and medical…
COVID-19 · 23 Apr 2021
The 1668 hotline for COVID-19 patients seeking hospital beds has been overwhelmed with more callers than it can handle. The Department of Medical Services has increased the number of available operators, while urging patients to…
COVID-19 · 23 Apr 2021
Analysts are encouraging the state to step up remedies for the COVID-19 situation, after assessing that the third wave of infections has cost the economy 200-300 billion baht and could cap growth this year at…
COVID-19 · 23 Apr 2021
The Minister of Public Health has pointed out daily COVID-19 infection rates have begun to stagnate and the situation should begin to normalize in 2-3 weeks while calling on hospitals to bolster protection by dispensing…
COVID-19 · 22 Apr 2021
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…
COVID-19 · 21 Apr 2021
Bangkok, 2 1 April, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce the launched of the “Entry Thailand” online platform under integrated efforts by related government agencies to facilitate vaccinated international…
Travel & tourism · 20 Apr 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates to travellers that most airlines are offering flexible rescheduling options following the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s (CAAT) call for suspension of…
