Bangkok to Accept Walk-in for AstraZeneca Vaccinations From January 31
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will provide AstraZeneca vaccinations for people of all nationalities aged 18 years or older starting this Monday. Dr. Suksan Kittisupakorn, Director of the BMA’s Medical Service Department, stated that the department is accelerating its vaccination rollout for citizens in Bangkok as much as possible. Aside from…
Thailand reinstates Test & Go entry, effective 1 Feb
Thailand’s COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted from 1 February. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the reinstatement of the Test & Go entry scheme…
Planning a Trip to Thailand during COVID-19: Important Things Travellers Need to Know
”A user-friendly checklist of points covering before, during, and after travelling to Thailand.“ The TAT Newsroom has compiled the relevant entry requirements during the current COVID-19 travel restrictions for international travellers planning a trip to Thailand, including Thai nationals and foreign expatriates returning from overseas. Kindly note that this information…
TRA Reports Wavering Consumers Confidence Due to Omicron Variant
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) says consumer confidence is less optimistic due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and has urged all sides to cooperate in addressing the crisis. According to TRA Vice President Chatchai Tuongratanaphan, the Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for December 2021 showed a less-than-optimistic outlook due to…
Health Ministry Says No Reports of ’Flurona’ in Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand has had no reported cases of influenza and coronavirus co-infections known as ’flurona.’ Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS), said the name ’flurona’ derives from the words ’flu’ and ’corona.’ The two viruses, both targeting the…
Authorities in Bangkok Say Restaurants Can Serve Alcoholic Drinks Until 9PM
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that alcoholic beverages can be served until 9:00 PM at eateries in the capital with SHA+ certification or that meet Thai Stop COVID 2+ standards. The announcement was signed by Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang and goes into effect today (Sunday, 9 Jan). Entertainment…
Children Aged 5+ in Bangkok to Get COVID Jabs Next Month
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to launch a vaccination campaign for children 5-11 years old in February. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be the main vaccine for this rollout. The BMA will use the lower-dose pediatric version of the vaccine. Children aged 5-11 will receive a 10-microgram dosage for…
Sorting of infectious waste being promoted in Bangkok
Increased public relations efforts are now being made to encourage people in Bangkok to sort their infectious waste and deposit them at dedicated collection spots so the wastes can be handled and disposed of safely. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been placing infectious waste bins for the disposal of…
Self-isolation programs reinstated ahead of Omicron wave
Health and local authorities are reinstating the Home Isolation program and the Community Isolation program for mild COVID-19 cases in wake of new clusters. Deputy Minister of Public Health Satit Pitutacha said health authorities are now expecting new COVID-19 cases to rise in 1-2 weeks after the New Year period….
New Measures Might Be Implemented After CCSA Meeting On Friday
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) could impose new measures on Friday after an assessment is made for the Covid-19 situation after the New Year holidays. Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha had instructed officials to monitor the Covid-19 situation following…