Covid-19 News & Updates

[PeteC]

Note: The below link will lead to the full, updated story sometime around 1500 hours this afternoon.

13,256 new Covid cases, 131 more deaths

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... ore-deaths

[Big Boy]

I've just got around to listening to yesterday's brief. It's good to hear that the CCSA are talking with great authority when they say Petchaburi with it's seaside town of Hua Hin will be opening

[HHTel]

I've not listened to the brief (to be honest I find it quite boring and repetitive). Published today:

Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn said Hua Hin municipality and Nong Kae district are expected to reach the 70% vaccination target this Friday, with a soft opening plan slated for Oct 15.

Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi and Bangkok are scheduled to reopen on Nov 1 at the earliest.

Moreover, if Hua Hin can reopen together with nearby areas like Cha-am by Nov 1, travellers will have more travel choices during their trips, he said.

"A reopening date for these two areas of Nov 1 is more preferable as the Covid situation in the provinces should improve by that time," said Mr Udom.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/21 ... n-schedule

[Big Boy]

Problem is it changes daily. I read a couple of days ago that Hua Hin would achieve 80% by Oct 1st. They are all 2nd guessing, but I think most people on the ground are thinking absolute twaddle.

Rather than trying to rush things, we've been living this rubbish for 18 months - just come up with a realistic plan, which everybody can relate to and work towards. If we believe the way forward is achievable, it will be much easier to achieve with everybody on board. If it takes a few days more, so be it. The visitors aren't exactly rushing to come here yet, so just take it easy.

[sateeb]

With all these stats and info flying around it's hard to keep up. Has anyone indicated what a "soft" opening entails? Does this mean bars can re-open and restaurants can serve alcohol?

[PeteC]

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Official COVID-19 update in Thailand
Thursday, 23 September 2021

* 1,524,613 people infected (+13,256)
* 1,380,362 recovered (+13,829)
* 128,367 receiving treatment
* 15,884 deaths (+131)
* 3,422 (-42) patients are in critical condition, with 747 (-6) of them on ventilators.

* Total positive cases (ATK/Antigen) = 3,088
* Positive tests as a percentage of total tests. September 21 - 14.48% (Government testing, not ATK/Antigen)

Number of people who received vaccines

1st dose: +240,789
2nd dose: +404,841
3rd dose: +889
Total: 46,669,535

[joelle]

 PRESS RELEASE: The list of countries and territories from where travellers may enter Thailand’s Sandbox program has been updated from 70 to 78. More information about the the reopening of the country can be found here: https://tatnews.org/thailand-reopening… #ThaiTravelNews #Thailand

[HHTel]

They should produce a list of which countries you're able to return to after visiting Thailand!

[joelle]

Each province's daily domestic COVID-19 cases update in Thailand on Thursday September 23rd.
Infographic from Scandinavian Facebook page: Thaipodden
Numbers in black are yesterday's cases and in red today's

[PeteC]

Note: The below link will lead to the full, updated story sometime around 1500 hours this afternoon.

12,697 new Covid cases, 132 more deaths

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... ore-deaths

[HHTel]

It's a public holiday today so you won't get anything from the Thai Enquirer.

[joelle]

Each province's daily domestic COVID-19 cases update in Thailand on Friday September 24th.
Infographic from Scandinavian Facebook page: Thaipodden
Numbers in black are yesterday's cases and in red today's

[PeteC]

It's a public holiday today so you won't get anything from the Thai Enquirer.

Yes, the way it looks at the moment we may not get anything from anyone today.

[Dannie Boy]

It's a public holiday today so you won't get anything from the Thai Enquirer.

Yes, the way it looks at the moment we may not get anything from anyone today.

I’m sure we’ll survive!!

[PeteC]

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Official COVID-19 update in Thailand
Friday, 24 September 2021

* 1,537,310 people infected (+12,697)
* 1,393,902 recovered (+13,540)
* 127,392 receiving treatment
* 16,016 deaths (+132)
* 3,377 (-45) patients are in critical condition, with 743 (-4) of them on ventilators.

Number of people who received vaccines

1st dose: +256,541
2nd dose: +369,868
3rd dose: +487
Total: 47,296,431