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- Thailand News
Thursday Covid Update: 14,887 new cases; provincial totals
127 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 28,271 with 6,573 of those fatalities since the start of this year. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 14,437 new Covid-19 cases and 18,509 recoveries. There are now 158,768 people in Thailand being treated for Covid-19. The trend in daily infections continues…
- Thailand video news
Asia News Today | Malaysia refuses to add sanctions on Russia & Stranded Russians in Thailand
South Korea, heading to the polls tomorrow for the election of the next president, has reported a new record daily high of 342,446 COVID-19 infections… no that’s not a typo. The country also reported an additional 158 Covid-related deaths. As the country goes through the final day of electioneering for, what’s been a toxic and nasty campaign, more than a…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Govt reveals treatment costs for Covid
Following the CCSA’s decision yesterday to lower the insurance coverage required of overseas arrivals, the health minister agrees the new figure is enough to cover Covid treatment, based on the latest findings. Anutin Charnvirakul says figures from the National Health Security Office indicate that treatment costs for severe Covid cases are usually around 300,000 baht per person, which is less…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Update | Will Thailand scrap 2nd test for the Test and Go?
A meeting today with the CCSA where they will formerly discuss proposals regarding possible updates to Test and Go, the most popular option for the Thailand Pass online application system for international travellers. Although there’s been speculation that the controversial Day 5 PCR test may be dropped, we won’t know until alter today. The Thaiger will bring you up to…
- Thailand video news
Pattaya bar raided for the 6th time & New Year countdown is on | GMT
The BMA has decided not to cancel private sectors new year countdown parties, however city hall has cancelled their new year celebrations. A Pattaya bar was raided for the 6th time after the first 5 times to try and close down the bar have had no effect. A drug bust involving punching bags from Thailand to Australia and Cannabis. All…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Flights to Thailand take off, Moderna arrives in Thailand | Nov. 2
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok welcomed 3,000 passengers from 61 commercial flights yesterday. The Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association is calling on the Bangkok governor to extend alcohol sales at restaurants beyond 9pm. The long-awaited Moderna mRNA vaccine has finally arrived in Thailand
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Suvarnabhumi prepared to accommodate visitors from 63 countries | November 2
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand Pass workaround for API error, Bangkok hospital director summoned for allegedly smuggling Favipiravir, Suvarnabhumi prepared to accommodate visitors from 63 countries, National Water Command says floods are receding overall, Japan’s Kishida defies expectations as ruling LDP…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Thailand Pass required in lieu of COE | October 25
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand Pass website launching accepted from November 2, Tourism calls for Russia and India to be added to safe list, Curfew lifted October 31 for all or part of 17 Thai provinces, BOT plans real-world test of…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups | October 18
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups, Japan donates another batch of AstraZeneca doses to Thailand, Deputy PM calls for heightened anti-human trafficking efforts, “Swab Hubs” for international tourists, Russell Crowe in Bangkok
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11
Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Bangkok nightclub raided for a second time, Bangkok and 4 areas to reopen on November 1, Domestic flights to operate at full…
- Thailand video news
Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8
Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Thailand off the UK’s red list, Guests evacuate quarantine hotel after fire, Riot police officer shot in the head…
- Thailand video news
Prayut welcomes PM nomination, Visa on Arrival for Sandbox | Thailand Top Stories | October 6
Prayut welcomes PM nomination, Visa on Arrival for Sandbox | Thailand Top Stories | October 6 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Prayut welcomes nomination for prime minister, Phuket “Sandbox” to allow travellers to apply for “Visa on Arrival”, Monkeys rescued from smugglers…
- Thailand video news
American arrested on sex assault charges, Taxis get apps | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 4
Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: American man arrested in Bangkok for allegedly raping and beating a Thai masseuse, Taxi hailing apps approved by Transport Ministry, Two Phuket resorts face legal action over alleged illegal land ownership, Singapore cruise lines prepare for a more…
- Thailand video news
Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1
Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Quarantine shortened to 7 days for vaccinated travellers, Nightly curfew reduced in “dark red” zones, Myanmar’s military takes responsibility for economic problems, Major…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | 2 police killed, 4 injured in roadside bomb explosion | Sep 30
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Koh Phangan starts booster shot vaccine drive, Thailand’s Special Tourist Visa extended for another year, Indonesia eyes Bali reopening scheme similar to Phuket Sandbox and Myanmar’s currency loses more than 60% of its value.
- Thailand video news
Morning Top Stories | No approved October re-opening, Phuket easing restrictions | September 20
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia which include: No “October reopening” plan has been approved, Phuket officials are considering easing entry restrictions, Bats in Laos caves carry coronaviruses similar to Covid-1 and Singapore hospital departments “under pressure”.
- Thailand News
Covid UPDATE: New high of 23,418 infections, provincial totals
Thailand logged 147 new Covid-related deaths and a record high of 23,418 new infections over the past 24 hours. Today’s numbers include 375 prison inmates. Some good news…. 23,649 patients were discharged from hospitals and field hospitals. Today’s 147 new fatalities ranged from 23 years to 108 years of age, made up of 142 Thais and five Burmese nationals. 69% of the…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Tourism hopes dashed, murder in NE rice field, amnesty under discussion | August 11
Tim and Jay bring you the latest in Thailand’s news to get you ready for the day. Good Morning Thailand updates all the main stories from around Thailand and the region. Any hopes for a Thai tourism recovery are now all but dashed for Q3 this year, whether it be the increased travel restrictions across the country, rising Covid stats,…
- Covid-19 News
Wednesday Covid Update: 21,038 new cases and 207 deaths
21,038 new Covid-19 cases and 207 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the Covid-19 Situation Administration. In the latest and most severe wave of infections, first recorded on April 1, 788,126 infections have been reported. There are now 210,042 active Covid-19 cases. Out of the new cases reported today, 173 were found in correctional facilities. More than 40,000 inmates at…
- Covid-19 News
Monday Covid Update: 8,656 new cases; provincial totals
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration recorded 8,656 new Covid-19 cases today, raising Thailand’s total case count since the start of the pandemic last year to 345,027 confirmed infections. The latest and most severe wave of infections, first recorded on April 1 in Bangkok nightlife districts, has accounted for 316,164 of the total confirmed cases. Thailand now has a record…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Pfizer vax approved, IATA testing vaccine travel pass, Covid Update | June 25
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been approved in Thailand. The FDA has now approved 6 Covid vaccines for use in Thailand. A number of airlines worldwide are participating in trials of a Travel Pass app from the International Air Transport Association. Some minor hiccups have emerged in Phuket Sandbox just days before the reopening of Thailand for unvaccinated travellers. Meanwhile the…
- Covid-19 News
Wednesday Covid Update: 2,669 new cases, provincial totals
Although the daily Covid count remains high, with 2,680 new Covid-19 cases and 35 coronavirus-related deaths reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, the number of active cases have decreased. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Natapanu Nopakun, who gives the daily Covid situation report in English, says that today more recoveries were reported than new cases, with the…
- Covid-19 News
Wednesday Covid Update: 2,455 new cases and 41 deaths, provincial totals
2,455 new Covid-19 cases and 41 coronavirus-related deaths, the highest fatality count since the start of the pandemic, were reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. A total of 109,031 people have tested positive for Covid-19 since April 1. Since the start of the pandemic last year, the CCSA has reported 137,894 Covid-19 cases in Thailand and 873…
- Thailand News
Covid-19 daily death toll reaches new high today at 34 fatalities
Today, Thailand’s daily Covid-19 related death toll has reached a new high with 34 fatalities reported. Over the past 24 hours, the government is reporting 1,983 new infections, raising the overall total to 88,907 since the pandemic began. The death toll is now at 486 in the Kingdom since the start of the pandemic. Over the past day, 2,006 cases…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | More bubbles?, Burmese journalists arrested, Malaysian lockdown | May 11
Thailand will travel travel bubble discussions with countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Laos and Malaysia. Travel bubbles could start as soon as October, Police in Northern Thailand arrested 3 senior journalists who had fled Myanmar, Thai officials say expats living in Thailand will be included in the government’s mass Covid-19 vaccination plan, but exactly when that will be is still…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri releases Covid timeline of recent market cluster
Chon Buri is releasing a Covid-19 timeline of a recent market cluster that is seeing 19 cases of the virus so far. The Chonburi Public Health Office is asking those who visited the places listed below, to notify health authorities and monitor their health for Covid symptoms. The following is an English version of the timeline, translated by The Pattaya…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri sees lowest number of new, daily infections since early April – Monday, 63
Chon Buri province, including Pattaya, is reporting 63 new, daily Covid-19 infections, and 1 new death. The number is a large drop from yesterday’s totals and is the lowest daily amount reported since early April. The total in the current wave of infections is now 3,361, with 1,507 currently listed as in treatment for the virus, and 9 deaths. 1,845…
- Politics News
Opposition calls for the Thai PM to stand down, Democrats re-iterate their support
Seizing the opportunity, Thailand’s opposition political parties are taking advantage of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s current poor standing amidst a crisis of high Covid infections and botched vaccine roll out. Opposition parties jointly issued a statement demanding the PM’s resignation. Among a list of general failures, they also accused PM Prayut of “causing irreversible damage to the nation”. The opposition bloc, led…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Phuket’s new arrival restrictions, ‘home quarantine’ under consideration | April 20
Starting today with the Covid figures… and after a 20% drop in new infections reported yesterday by the CCSA, Thailand has today recorded 1,443 cases. 4 more Covid-related deaths have also been recorded and 55 people are currently on ventilators under state care. The government claims there are 10,000 ventilators available while over 666,000 people in Thailand have now received…
- Covid-19 News
Covid UPDATE: Wednesday’s new infections rise to 1,335 people, 36 people in “serious condition”
Thailand’s CCSA has announced 1,335 new infections today, after a slight dip in the 10 day surge yesterday. 1,326 of those new infections are local, not imported, and mostly from Bangkok. Today’s tally takes the national total to 35,910 since January 2020 when the first case outside China was detected in Thailand on January 13. The new infections have mostly…
