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04 May, 2021

Klong Toey outbreak sparks jab speed-up

Pattaya Authorities Officially Starts Operating Large Health Screening Checkpoints To Prevent Domestic Spread Of Covid-19 Coronavirus This Weekend

03 May, 2021

Pattaya authorities officially starts operating large health screening checkpoints to prevent domestic spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus this weekend

Record 31 Covid Deaths 2,041 New Infections

03 May, 2021

The Public Health Ministry on Monday reported a new daily high of 31 coronavirus deaths and 2,041 new infections over the previous 24 hours.

CAAT Issues More Stringent Measures After Cases Of Infections In Phuket Flights

03 May, 2021

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has tightened preventive measures and issued new guidelines for passengers and airlines.

8 Thai Hospitals Closed After Patients Conceal Facts About Their COVID-19 Exposure

03 May, 2021

Eight hospitals in Thailand have been temporarily closed after their medical personnel became infected with COVID-19, or had to be quarantined, because a number of patients concealed facts about their infections.

47 Per Cent Of Hotels Could Stay Open For Less Than Three Months

03 May, 2021

A survey of the hotel industry found that 47 per cent of hotels have liquidity to keep their business afloat for less than three months.

Koh Lan Residents Vote For Island's Lockdown

03 May, 2021

The community committee of Koh Lan, an island resort off Pattaya, made a resolution at a meeting on Sunday for the island to be closed to tourists 15 days from May 5-20 in the wake of the surge in Covid-19 infections.

More Covid Relief In The Works

03 May, 2021

Past economic aid 'proved effective'

Private Sector Seeks Govt Deal

03 May, 2021

About 2,000 companies have expressed an intent to buy Covid-19 vaccines from the government for their 900,000-strong workforce, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC).

Over 300 Covid-19 Cases Found In Klong Toei Slums In April

03 May, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported on Sunday that 304 people residing in or near slums in Klong Toei district have tested positive for Covid-19 during April.

Evaluating Response Initiatives

03 May, 2021

Executives believe the government needs to accelerate the vaccination rollout and ensure support for the needy, but this may require strengthening its budget

Underwater Object Found Near Phuket Not "a Bomb"

02 May, 2021

A round object found underwater by local fishermen off the coast of this resort province has been examined and found not to be an explosive.

Thailand’s Third Wave: UK Variant Of COVID-19 Triggering Growing Fears

02 May, 2021

A grim warning has been issued by a leading medical expert as Thailand grapples with its third and worst wave of COVID-19: Expect a double-digit death toll to become regular daily occurrence.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo Shuts Its Doors Permanently

02 May, 2021

Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Chonburi province posted on its Facebook page that it was closing down permanently from Friday, 24 years since it opened.

Singapore Enforces 14-day Quarantine For Travellers From Thailand

02 May, 2021

All travellers to Singapore from May 2, 11.59pm (Singapore time), who have a history of travel to Thailand 14 days prior to arrival in Singapore, will now be required to serve their 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities.

Almost 2,000 Covid Cases, Another 21 Deaths Sunday

02 May, 2021

Thailand on Sunday reported 1,940 new coronavirus cases amid a deadly third wave of the virus.

Bangkok's Families Set For Swathe Of Tests

02 May, 2021

Homes a 'breeding ground' for new cases

Dine-in Restrictions To Cost 200k Jobs

02 May, 2021

The Restaurant Business Association expects more than 200,000 workers to lose their jobs after the government imposed new measures that prohibit dining in at eateries.

Phuket Running Short Of COVID Quarantine Hotel Rooms For High Risk Contacts

01 May, 2021

People identified as high-risk contacts for exposure to a person now confirmed as infected with COVID-19 can observe their 14-day quarantine at home if COVID-protection measures can be met to protect other people living in the same household.

Island Banking On Samui Sealed Route

01 May, 2021

The Samui Sealed Route model is committed to the same schedule to bring back vaccinated travellers from July 1 despite hurdles from the fresh round of infections.

Thais Tested For 'Indian Strain'

01 May, 2021

Officials to give result 'within 24-48 hours'

BMA Aims To Have 70% Of Bangkokians Jabbed By December

01 May, 2021

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is aiming to vaccinate some 70 per cent of Bangkok residents, aged 18 and over, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

As Vaccination Booking Opens In Thailand, Who Can Get Jabs And How?

01 May, 2021

All 16 million vulnerable people will be the first in line when Thailand launches free nationwide vaccinations for residents next month.

Health Minister Restricts Covid Vaccine Options

01 May, 2021

People cannot choose which Covid-19 vaccine they receive, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

Steady Progress In Construction Of New Airport Terminals In Provinces

01 May, 2021

The Department of Airports on Friday reported the progress of development projects at airports under its administration as of the end of April.

Covid Tests Urged For Passengers On 7 Phuket Flights

01 May, 2021

Province releases details of recent flights on which infected passengers were found

Government Restores 14-day Quarantine For Overseas Arrivals, Even For Vaccinated People

01 May, 2021

Foreigners wishing to enter Thailand from May 6 onwards will need to undergo 14 days quarantine no matter when their COEs (Certificates of Entry) were issued, the Thai Foreign Ministry said on Friday.