Bangkok Administration Speeds up Proactive Rapid COVID-19 Tests
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sped up rapid antigen testing as the latest weapon in fighting the current wave of COVID-19 infections, which are threatening to overwhelm the country’s capital. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the BMA has, so far, deployed officials to conduct rapid COVID-19 tests on residents…
Thai Health Ministry Proposes Allowing Restaurants in Department Stores to Sell Food Online
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will present a proposal to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) seeking approval to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets in department stores and shopping malls to sell food via online delivery platforms. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said the government is aware of the…
13% of People in High-density Communities in Bangkok Are Infected with COVID-19
Thailand’s Rural Doctors’ Society (RDS) reports that over 13% of people in 40 high-density communities in Bangkok were found to be infected during proactive COVID-19 screening. According to the RDS, its medical teams and staff from hospitals from various provinces carried out two COVID-19 testing rounds in Bangkok, the first…
Epidemiology Division Expects COVID-19 Infections in Bangkok to Decline in Next 4-6 Weeks
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) expects COVID-19 infections in Bangkok to decline in late August and early September. DDC Epidemiology Division Director Dr. Chakkarat Pittayawong-anont said infections in Bangkok are likely to level off, with signs of improvement in four to six weeks. The COVID-19 situation in Bangkok is…
Thai Red Cross Seals Deal to Procure Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Next Year
The Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) has reached a deal with the local importer of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to procure the second-generation of its vaccine next year. TRCS secretary-general Tej Bunnag said the deal will help the TRCS procure more effective vaccines directly and will provide more flexibility in…
Thailand’s Education Ministry Seeks 21.6 Billion baht to Subsidize Education Costs
Thailand’s Ministry of Education will seek Cabinet approval for 21.6 billion baht to subsidize education costs, at 2,000 baht per student in the elementary and vocational education systems, to mitigate financial burdens on parents as a result of COVID-19. Minister Trinuch Thienthong said the mitigation measures were proposed at a…
DDC Launches QueQ App for COVID-19 Test Appointments
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is enabling people to make appointments for COVID-19 tests, using the QueQ app. DDC Director-General Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said the app enables people to receive confirmation for a test the next day, if they register between 8am and 6pm. After submitting their request, applicants…
Philippines Will Suspend Travel from Thailand and Malaysia from 25 July
The Philippines will suspend travel from Thailand and Malaysia, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus. Philippines presidential spokesman said on 23 July that the travel restriction will take effect from 25 July…
Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu Opens Up On Winning Silver, Says ‘tried Hard To Win Gold’
Mirabai Chanu has created history to become the first Indian weightlifter to win the silver medal at the Olympic Games by lifting 202 kgs Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu earned India its first Olympics medal at the Tokyo Olympics, on Saturday. After bagging a silver in the Women’s 49kg category, Mirabai Chanu opened up…
Phuket “Sandbox” Scheme Will Enable Foreign Visitors to Visit Other Locations
Thailand’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has approved a proposal to let foreign visitors, participating in the Phuket “sandbox” scheme, to visit other tourist spots in three neighboring provinces after seven days, starting from 1 August. CESA spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the governors of the provinces containing popular tourist…