Thailand records over 50,000 new Covid-19 cases in one week
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
The Covid-19 situation in Thailand continues to be a cause for concern. Between May 18 and 24, a total of 52,917 new cases were reported, with four additional deaths.
China signals no change to zero-Covid policy as mass protests challenge Xi’s authority
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022
China has signalled it will stick with its longstanding zero-Covid policy despite mass protests across the country over harsh containment measures, with some protesters openly calling for President Xi Jinping to resign.
All Thai hospitals urged to accept infected children as Omicron wave rises
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022
The Department of Medical Services has urged hospitals across the country not to turn away children sickened by Covid-19 amid an expected surge of Omicron cases. Department chief Dr Somsak Ankasil predicts the new wave will hit children aged 5-11 especially hard.
Samutprakan Hospital director applauds medics for making ‘miracles’
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021
In a message on Samutprakan Hospital’s Facebook page, director Dr Namphol Danphiphat applauded every doctor, nurse and medic under him for their “miraculous” work with Covid-19 patients.
NHSO earmarks over THB1 billion for shipment of rapid test kits
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021
In a meeting on Monday, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) earmarked 1.014 billion for the purchase of rapid antigen test kits to help uncover more Covid-19 cases nationwide.
A Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) staffer was found infected with Covid-19 on Thursday after flying to Samui Island in Surat Thani province for work.