covid-19
- Phuket News
Phuket governor presents campaign to create 10,000 new minimum-wage jobs
As Phuket struggles to pick up its disheveled tourism economy,…
- Covid-19 News
Cabinet approves 500-million-baht budget for Paxlovid antiviral treatment
The Thai government has approved a budget of 500 million…
- Covid-19 News
Not so fast: Thai epidemiologist questions plans to declare Covid-19 endemic by July
A leading epidemiologist has questioned Thailand’s rush to declare Covid-19…
- Covid-19 News
Health minister urges over 2 million elderly to come forward for vaccination
As the government plans to administer booster vaccines to 70%…
- Thailand News
Police order shutdown of 3 go-go bars, nightclubs in Bangkok’s Thonburi
Police are shutting down three bars for five years in…
- Covid-19 News
Hua Hin reports surge in infections, despite drop in overall provincial cases
The number of cases of community transmission has surged in…
- Covid-19 News
Virologist says blood tests can detect percentage of Thai population infected
A prominent Thai virologist says blood tests should be used…
- World News
All quarantine rules lifted for international travellers to Indonesia
Following in the steps of a number of other Southeast…
- Songkran News
Government aims to administer boosters to 70% of elderly before Songkran holiday
Health officials plan to administer booster vaccine doses to 70%…
- Covid-19 News
Monday Covid Update: 23,441 new cases; provincial totals
88 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
- Press Room
ADB reports Southeast Asian countries well-positioned to bounce back from COVID-19
Press Release The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic pushed 4.7 million…
- Songkran News
Health officials express concern over risk to elderly unvaccinated during Songkran
Health officials are urging the elderly population to come forward…
- Bangkok News
Top Bangkok virologist compares not getting vaccinated to “walking into traffic”
In a Facebook post yesterday, Thailand’s most renowned virologist compared…
- World News
Satun border between Thailand and Malaysia to reopen in April
The Satun border between Thailand and Malaysia will reopen on…
- Covid-19 News
Iconic Thai rockstar writes song “Let go of Covid”, calls to end Covid-19 restrictions
An iconic Thai rockstar released a song this week calling…
- World News
Myanmar to reopen April 17 to travellers from abroad
After two years, Myanmar will finally allow international tourists to…
- Thailand News
Plans to scrap pre-departure Covid-19 test requirement still need confirmation
It might soon get a little easier to travel to…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand prepares to transition to an endemic phase by July 1
Thailand plans to declare Covid-19 an endemic by July 1…
- Thailand News
Zoning revised: Chiang Mai open to tourism, restrictions ease in several provinces
Restrictions are easing across Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. The…
- World News
Thailand to donate 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Myanmar
Thailand plans to donate 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca…
- Thailand News
Friday Covid Update: 27,071 new cases; provincial totals
80 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
- World News
As residents run out of patience, Hong Kong considers easing Covid restrictions
The Hong Kong government is considering rolling back some Covid…
- Songkran News
Public Health Minister “suggests” Thais focus on family, not booze, during Songkran
As Thais wait for officials to announce today whether Songkran…
- Covid-19 News
Medical expert calls for transition from favipiravir to more effective molnupiravir
A leading health professional says Thailand should phase out the…
- Thailand News
Health officials to give Molnupiravir and Paxlovid to Covid-19 patients in Thailand
Two anti-viral medications will be added to the Covid-19 treatment…
- Covid-19 News
Thursday Covid Update: 25,456 new cases; provincial totals
77 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
- World News
Cambodia stops requiring Covid-19 tests for international visitors
Today, Cambodia stopped requiring international travellers to test for Covid-19…
- Covid-19 News
Government considers lifting Thailand’s mask mandate, starting with public parks
The Public Health Ministry hopes to lift the mask mandate…
- Tourism News
CCSA meets tomorrow to decide fate of pre-departure PCR test
The requirement for overseas arrivals to take a PCR test…
- Covid-19 News
Wednesday Covid Update: 23,945 new cases; provincial totals
70 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
