Coronavirus

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 9,886 new cases and 102 deaths

    Wednesday Covid Update: 9,886 new cases and 102 deaths

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,866 new Covid-19 cases and 102 coronavirus-related deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, the CCSA has reported 1,638,234 confirmed Covid-19 cases. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,115 recoveries. There are now 108,022 people being treated for Covid-19 in Thailand. Out of the new cases reported…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 9,869 new cases; provincial totals

    Tuesday Covid Update: 9,869 new cases; provincial totals

    92 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the CCSA, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 17,203 with 17,109 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 has reported 9,869 new Covid-19 cases and 11,152 recoveries. There are now 108,373 people in Thailand…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 9,869 new cases and 92 deaths

    Tuesday Covid Update: 9,869 new cases and 92 deaths

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,869 new Covid-19 cases and 92 coronavirus-related deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, the CCSA has reported 1,628,368 confirmed Covid-19 cases. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 11,152 recoveries. There are now 108,373 people in Thailand currently being treated for Covid-19. Out of…

  • Covid-19 NewsMonday Covid Update: 9,930 new cases; provincial totals

    Monday Covid Update: 9,930 new cases; provincial totals

    97 Covid-related deaths were reported today by the CCSA, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 17,111 with 17,017 of those fatalities during the country’s latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, 9,930 new Covid-19 cases and 12,336 recoveries were reported. Thailand now has 109,748 active cases. Since the…

  • Phuket NewsFloods bring higher prices on vegetables to Vegetarian Festival

    Floods bring higher prices on vegetables to Vegetarian Festival

    The world-famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival is set to begin on Wednesday, but aside from Covid-19, the flooding in Thailand has also proved to be damaging the upcoming festivities by driving up the cost and scarcity of vegetables. The heavy rains from tropical storm Dianmu have damaged many crops including vegetables in the central, north, and northeastern regions. Plus floods have…

  • Covid-19 NewsSunday Afternoon Covid-19 Update: Provincial totals

    Sunday Afternoon Covid-19 Update: Provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,814 new Covid-19 infections and Coronavirus-related deaths remained below 100 for the second day in a row with 77 deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,608,569 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 11,894 recoveries, 1,233 less than yesterday.…

  • Covid-19 NewsSunday Covid-19: Deaths below 100 for the 2nd day, 10,814 infections

    Sunday Covid-19: Deaths below 100 for the 2nd day, 10,814 infections

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,814 new Covid-19 infections and Coronavirus-related deaths remained below 100 for the second day in a row with 77 deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,608,569 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 11,894…

  • Thailand NewsSaturday Afternoon Covid-19 Update: Provincial Totals

    Saturday Afternoon Covid-19 Update: Provincial Totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 11,375 new Covid-19 infections across Thailand. Coronavirus-related deaths fell below 100 for the first time in months with 87 deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,597,3741 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 13,127…

  • Thailand NewsSaturday Covid-19 Update: New infections, deaths

    Saturday Covid-19 Update: New infections, deaths

    Today, the CCSA reported 11,375 new Covid-19 infections. Coronavirus-related deaths fell below 100 for the first time in months with 87 deaths. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,597,3741 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 13,127 recoveries, 654…

  • Tourism NewsKoh Samui Plus simplified: 7 days on Samui, Phangan or Tao

    Koh Samui Plus simplified: 7 days on Samui, Phangan or Tao

    As part of the widely expanded Sandbox programmes launched or revised yesterday, the Samui Plus Sandbox has simplified and diversified its rules as well. While previously the entry to Koh Samui and the nearby islands was a 14-day programme with the first few days in full quarantine and the first week staying only on Koh Samui, the new rules allow…

  • Phuket NewsSandbox travellers can new enter via Krabi and Phang Nga

    Sandbox travellers can new enter via Krabi and Phang Nga

    Krabi and Phang Nga provinces have launched their reopening programmes on October 1, welcoming international travellers into Thailand, and joining the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programmes. In a series of press releases yesterday evening, the Tourism Authority of Thailand outlined revisions to entry options into Thailand and explained the rules of the new Sandboxes launched yesterday. KRABI In the…

  • Covid-19 NewsNew eased rules for travellers entering Thailand enacted

    New eased rules for travellers entering Thailand enacted

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand released a slew of press releases yesterday declaring a broad revision to Sandbox and entry programs and making it easier for international travellers to enter Thailand. The two biggest revisions that just went into effect are the abolishment of an approved country list for travellers to arrive from, and shortening arrival quarantine times from 14…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri eases Covid-19 restrictions – what’s allowed now?

    Chon Buri eases Covid-19 restrictions – what’s allowed now?

    Easing of Covid-19 regulations has been announced by the governor of Chon Buri, going into effect today, with many businesses allowed to reopen. According to a Facebook post on the province’s Public Relations page, the new less restrictive rules are in line with the revisions enacted by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration across the country. While the curfew in…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 11,646 new cases; provincial totals

    Thursday Covid Update: 11,646 new cases; provincial totals

    107 Covid-related deaths were reported today by the CCSA, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 16,727 with 16,633 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, 11,646 new Covid-19 cases and 10,887 recoveries were reported. There are now 116,075 people in Thailand currently receiving treatment…

  • Thailand NewsThailand inks deal for 60 million AstraZeneca vaccines in 2022

    Thailand inks deal for 60 million AstraZeneca vaccines in 2022

    A new deal signed with AstraZeneca confirms the purchase of 60 million vaccines next year for Thailand to use as booster shot third vaccines. The Ministry of Public Health signed the deal with the Covid-19 vaccine manufacturer to acquire the booster shots over the course of 3 quarters of 2022. The signing was accompanied by a ceremony attended by Minister…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Covid-19: hospital beds and occupants jumped this week

    Phuket Covid-19: hospital beds and occupants jumped this week

    One new death from Covid-19 was reported in Phuket last night, along with a new Sandbox infection and another arrival from abroad that was not part of the Sandbox and 195 daily infections. September has seen 55 deaths, bringing the total to 75. Among Phuket Sandbox travellers, 116 infections have now been uncovered as well as 26 infections from abroad…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid Update: 11,646 new cases and 107 deaths

    Thursday Covid Update: 11,646 new cases and 107 deaths

    Today, the CCSA reported a slight uptick of 11,646 new Covid-19 cases and 107 coronavirus-related deaths. Since April 1, in Thailand’s latest wave of the virus, the CCSA has reported a total of 1,574,612 confirmed Covid-19 cases. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has recorded 10,887 recoveries. There are now 116,075 people in Thailand currently receiving…

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 10,414 new cases; provincial totals

    Wednesday Covid Update: 10,414 new cases; provincial totals

    122 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 16,620 with 16,526 of those fatalities during the latest wave, first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has recorded 10,414 new Covid-19 cases and 11,580 recoveries. There are now 115,423 people in Thailand currently receiving…

  • Covid-19 NewsWednesday Covid Update: 10,414 new cases and 122 deaths

    Wednesday Covid Update: 10,414 new cases and 122 deaths

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,414 new Covid-19 cases and 122 coronavirus related deaths. Since April 1, in Thailand’s latest wave of the virus, the CCSA has reported 1,562,966 confirmed Covid-19 cases. In the past 24-hours since the last count, 11,580 recoveries have been recorded. There are now 115,423 people in Thailand currently receiving treatment for Covid-19. Out of the new cases reported…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Wednesday Update: 10,414 infections, 122 deaths

    Covid-19 Wednesday Update: 10,414 infections, 122 deaths

    Today, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 122 deaths down from yesterday, but a jump from Monday when Coronavirus deaths neared the 100 mark. 10,414 new infections were recorded, an increase of nearly 1000 from yesterday which saw the first day under 10,000 since mid-July. Since April 1, in Thailand’s latest wave of virus, the CCSA has recorded 1,562,966…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 9,489 new cases; provincial totals

    Tuesday Covid Update: 9,489 new cases; provincial totals

    129 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 16,498 with 16,404 of those fatalities recorded in the country’s latest wave since April 1. 9,489 new Covid-19 cases were recorded today, the first time cases have been under 10,000 over the past several weeks. Since the start of…

  • Covid-19 NewsTuesday Covid Update: 9,489 new cases and 129 deaths

    Tuesday Covid Update: 9,489 new cases and 129 deaths

    Today, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 9,489 new cases and 129 coronavirus-related deaths. Since April 1, in Thailand’s latest wave of virus, the CCSA has recorded 1,552,552 confirmed covid-19 infections. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 12,805 recoveries. There are now 116,711 people in Thailand currently receiving treatment for Covid-19. Out of…

  • Thailand NewsMonday Covid Update: 10,288 new cases; provincial totals

    Monday Covid Update: 10,288 new cases; provincial totals

    101 new coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 16,369. The country’s latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1, has accounted for 16,275 of those fatalities. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 10,288 new Covid-19 cases and 12,494 recoveries. Thailand…

  • Covid-19 NewsMonday Covid Update: 10,288 new cases and 101 deaths

    Monday Covid Update: 10,288 new cases and 101 deaths

    Today, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 10,288 new covid-19 cases and 101 coronavirus-related deaths. Since April 1, in Thailand’s latest wave of the virus, 1,543,063 confirmed Covid-19 cases have been reported. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 12,494 recoveries. There are now 120,156 people in Thailand currently receiving medical treatment for Covid-19.…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Covid-19: 2 deaths, 4 Sandbox infections, 10k total cases

    Phuket Covid-19: 2 deaths, 4 Sandbox infections, 10k total cases

    In the last 24 hours, the Phuket Sandbox uncovered 4 new infections, the same as yesterday, and 2 people have died of Covid-19 in Phuket, bringing the total this week to 22 deaths. Today brought 219 new infections, the lowest since September 9, pushing the total infections in the third wave of Covid-19 starting the beginning of April over 10000…

  • Crime NewsPolice bust hotel party with ecstasy and ketamine, 59 arrested

    Police bust hotel party with ecstasy and ketamine, 59 arrested

    In the early hours of this morning in Bangkok, police arrested 59 young people in possession of illegal drugs and having an illegal party at a hotel in the Ram Intra area. The event was a birthday party, and 29 men and 30 women were in attendance and were arrested last night. Police from the Khok Khram police station, along…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket Covid-19: 5 new deaths and 4 new Sandbox infections

    Phuket Covid-19: 5 new deaths and 4 new Sandbox infections

    In the last 24 hours, the Phuket Sandbox uncovered 4 new infections and 5 people have died of Covid-19 in Phuket, bringing the total this week to 21 deaths. Today brought 225 new infections, and with 2,053 of the 2,418 hospital beds in Phuket full, hospital occupation rates have climbed once again to just under 85% after falling for the…

  • Thailand NewsSaturday Covid-19 Afternoon Update: full provincial totals

    Saturday Covid-19 Afternoon Update: full provincial totals

    The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration update today reported 11,975 new Covid-19 infections in Thailand along with 127 deaths, both lower than yesterday. Covid-19 data was relatively good over the last 24 hours as total patients in medical care (124,540), patients in ICUs (3,323), patients on ventilators (729), suspected infections by ATK test (2370), and infections in prisons (93) have…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 UPDATE: Provincial totals, vaccinations and more

    Covid-19 UPDATE: Provincial totals, vaccinations and more

    Today, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 12,697 new Covid-19 cases and 132 coronavirus-related deaths. In Thailand’s latest wave of the virus, which was first recorded on April 1, the CCSA has reported a total of 1,508,447 confirmed Covid-19 infections. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA reported 13,540 recoveries. There are now 127,392 patients in…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket Covid-19: 3 new deaths, 322 released from medical care

    Phuket Covid-19: 3 new deaths, 322 released from medical care

    Phuket had 228 new infections and 3 new Covid-19 deaths yesterday, bringing the total to 64 since the start of the third wave of the pandemic in Thailand, with 16 of those deaths occurring over the last week and 44 of them happening in the month of September. The death toll stood at 20 as this month began, and has…