Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration

  • Covid-19 NewsCCSA meets today to decide if New Year countdown can go ahead
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:33, 13 December 2021
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    CCSA meets today to decide if New Year countdown can go ahead

    The fate of the main New Year’s Eve countdown event will be decided at a CCSA meeting today, according to government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Thai PBS World reports that officials will also discuss the potential re-opening of the land border with Malaysia and whether or not that should be postponed. According to Thanakorn, officials will also decide if disease prevention…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY: Positive numbers all around, lowest deaths since third wave
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:55, 12 December 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY: Positive numbers all around, lowest deaths since third wave

    Today was a great day for Covid-19 news as the numbers have improved from yesterday for every single metric except for infections brought in from abroad which jumped from 16 yesterday to 24 today. Daily infections and deaths are down, with deaths hitting the lowest number since the third wave of Covid-19 began in April. The total number of hospitalisations…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 4,079 infections, 39 deaths, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:13, 11 December 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 4,079 infections, 39 deaths, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 4,079 new Covid-19 infections, down 114 since yesterday, and 39 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 11 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,135,986 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported.   In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 7,302 recoveries, up 561…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 4,203 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 15:54, 09 December 2021
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    Thursday Covid Update: 4,203 new cases; provincial totals

    49 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 21,084 with 20,990 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 4,203 new Covid-19 cases and 7,939 recoveries. There are now 60,415 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY: 4,704 infections, 27 deaths, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:32, 05 December 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY: 4,704 infections, 27 deaths, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 4,704 new Covid-19 infections, down 1,192 since yesterday, and 27 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 10 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,112,368 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,149 recoveries, up 483 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 5,896 infections, 37 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:52, 04 December 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 5,896 infections, 37 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 5,896 new Covid-19 infections, up 984 since yesterday, and 37 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 4 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,107,664 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 5,666 recoveries, up 178 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai officials attempt to track down 783 travellers from Africa for Omicron testing
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:00, 02 December 2021
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    Thai officials attempt to track down 783 travellers from Africa for Omicron testing

    Officials are attempting to trace 783 travellers who’ve arrived in Thailand from various African countries since November 15. Immigration police are working with the Public Health Ministry, who want to test the arrivals for the Omicron Covid-19 variant, according to a Bangkok Post report. However, national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk says the public shouldn’t panic, adding that immigration officers and…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 4,306 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 16:17, 30 November 2021
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    Tuesday Covid Update: 4,306 new cases; provincial totals

    37 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,771 with 20,677 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 6,407 new Covid-19 cases and 6,165 recoveries. There are now 75,673 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 6,073 infections, 32 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 17:21, 27 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 6,073 infections, 32 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 6,073 new Covid-19 infections, down 486 since yesterday, and 32 Coronavirus-related deaths, half as many as yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,072,086 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,538 recoveries, up 337…

  • Thailand NewsCCSA sticks with plan to reopen bars on January 16
    Neill FrondePublished: 09:13, 27 November 2021
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    CCSA sticks with plan to reopen bars on January 16

    This article was revised on Monday, November 29. Despite hopes from millions of tourists around the world and millions of bar, club, and nightlife staff and owners throughout Thailand, the CCSA is sticking with plans to allow the bars to reopen on January 16. The CCSA had a meeting yesterday that revisited and revised several rules for entering Thailand and…

  • Covid-19 NewsVaccine passport soon to be made digital and issued for free
    Neill FrondePublished: 21:07, 26 November 2021
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    Vaccine passport soon to be made digital and issued for free

    Thailand is planning on streamlining the proof of vaccination process by offering an e-vaccine passport for free for international travellers. The CCSA announced the plan as one of the topics covered in their meeting today which also saw the elimination of Dark Red Zones and curfews, as well as a switch from RT-PCR tests for entering tourists to the faster,…

  • Thailand NewsEasier entry for foreign tourists: CCSA approves ATK for on-arrival screening
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 17:56, 26 November 2021
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    Easier entry for foreign tourists: CCSA approves ATK for on-arrival screening

    This story was updated to include a clarification from a government spokesperson who said an incorrect date during a press briefing. Entering Thailand will get a little easier, and a bit cheaper. The CCSA approved the use of rapid antigen tests to screen international arrivals for Covid-19 starting December 16. The ATK method will be replacing the RT-PCR test, meaning…

  • Thailand NewsTourists and hotels warned about abuse of Covid-19 rules
    Neill FrondePublished: 18:01, 24 November 2021
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    Tourists and hotels warned about abuse of Covid-19 rules

    The CCSA is dealing with complaints from locals, businesses, hotels and tourists about Covid-19 regulations not being followed. There has been a problem with tourists refusing to wear masks and follow Covid-19 safety regulations that are mandatory, and on the other side, hotels have been found to be not disclosing all Covid-19 related expenses in their booking cost, frustrating arriving…

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 5,857 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 17:15, 24 November 2021
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    Wednesday Covid Update: 5,857 new cases; provincial totals

    55 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,544 with 20,450 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 5,857 new Covid-19 cases and 7,318 recoveries. There are now 81,577 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 5,126 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 17:39, 23 November 2021
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    Tuesday Covid Update: 5,126 new cases; provincial totals

    53 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,489 with 20,395 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 5,126 new Covid-19 cases and 7,748 recoveries. There are now 83,093 people in Thailand being…

  • Tourism NewsCCSA admits some hotels are scamming Thailand Pass travellers
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:01, 23 November 2021
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    CCSA admits some hotels are scamming Thailand Pass travellers

    Some Thai hotels are deceiving foreign arrivals by letting them book a room without transport or Covid testing, then trying to sell them a new package on arrival. CCSA spokesperson Apisamai Srirangson says some hotels are deliberately only selling a room, whereas the Thailand Pass requirements stipulate that the package must include transportation from the airport to the hotel and…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 Sunday Update: Record low deaths, prison outbreak
    Neill FrondePublished: 16:50, 21 November 2021
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    COVID-19 Sunday Update: Record low deaths, prison outbreak

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,006 new Covid-19 infections, up 411 since yesterday, and a record low 29 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 24 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,035,708 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 7,591 recoveries,…

  • Thailand NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: 53 deaths, vaccinations, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:27, 20 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: 53 deaths, vaccinations, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 6,595 new Covid-19 infections, down 260 since yesterday, and 53 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 2 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,028,702 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 8,478 recoveries, up 823 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 6,901 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 16:59, 18 November 2021
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    Thursday Covid Update: 6,901 new cases; provincial totals

    55 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,254 with 20,160 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 6,901 new Covid-19 cases and 7,556 recoveries. There are now 90,672 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 6,524 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 15:25, 17 November 2021
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    Wednesday Covid Update: 6,524 new cases; provincial totals

    56 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,199 with 20,105 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 6,524 new Covid-19 cases and 7,191 recoveries. There are now 91,382 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsMonday Covid Update: 6,343 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 16:45, 15 November 2021
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    Monday Covid Update: 6,343 new cases; provincial totals

    45 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 20,081 with 19,987 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 6,343 new Covid-19 cases and 7,663 recoveries. There are now 94,163 people in Thailand being…

  • Thailand NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Vaccinations, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:14, 14 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Vaccinations, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,079 new Covid-19 infections, up 22 since yesterday, and 47 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,989,547 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,917 recoveries, down 476 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY: 47 deaths, 7,079 new infections
    Neill FrondePublished: 10:45, 14 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY: 47 deaths, 7,079 new infections

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,079 new Covid-19 infections, up 22 since yesterday, and 47 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,989,547 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,917 recoveries, down 476 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: Provincial Totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:38, 13 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: Provincial Totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,057 new Covid-19 infections, down 248 since yesterday, and 55 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 4 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,982,458 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 7,393 recoveries, up 507 from…

  • Thailand NewsFriday Covid Update: 7,305 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 16:12, 12 November 2021
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    Friday Covid Update: 7,305 new cases; provincial totals

    51 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 19,934 with 19,840 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 7,305 new Covid-19 cases and 7,900 recoveries. There are now 95,804 people in Thailand being treated for…

  • Covid-19 NewsCCSA meeting tomorrow to revise colour zones and restrictions
    Neill FrondePublished: 21:09, 11 November 2021
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    CCSA meeting tomorrow to revise colour zones and restrictions

    Tomorrow the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration will hold a general meeting to consider possible colour zone adjustments and additional disease control measures for the country. The CCSA meeting will be chaired by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and will discuss all areas of pandemic management. According to the Government House, the 3 primary topics of tomorrows meetings will be continuing and…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 7,496 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 16:50, 11 November 2021
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    Thursday Covid Update: 7,496 new cases; provincial totals

    57 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 19,883 with 19,789 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 7,496 new Covid-19 cases and 7,452 recoveries. There are now 96,450 people in Thailand being…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 7,496 new cases and 57 deaths
    ThaigerPublished: 10:19, 11 November 2021
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    Thursday Covid Update: 7,496 new cases and 57 deaths

    7,496 new Covid-19 cases and 57 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the CCSA. In the 24-hour since the last count, the CCSA has recorded 7,452 recoveries. There are now 96,450 people in Thailand being treated for Covid-19. In the latest and most severe wave of the virus, first recorded on April 1, the CCSA has recorded 1,968,106 confirmed Covid-19…

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 6,978 new cases and 62 deaths
    ThaigerPublished: 09:56, 10 November 2021
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    Wednesday Covid Update: 6,978 new cases and 62 deaths

    6,978 new Covid-19 cases and 62 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has recorded 7,697 recoveries. There are now 96,463 people in Thailand receiving medical treatment for Covid-19. In the latest and most severe wave of Covid-19 in Thailand, which was first recorded on April 1, the CCSA has reported 1,960,610…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 6,904 new cases; provincial totals
    ThaigerPublished: 17:25, 09 November 2021
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    Tuesday Covid Update: 6,904 new cases; provincial totals

    61 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 19,764 with 19,670 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 6,904 new Covid-19 cases and 8,024 recoveries. There are now 97,244 people in Thailand being…