Priority health concerns

A majority of people are anxious about the Covid-19 outbreak and are not confident in the government’s handling of the situation, according to an opinion survey carried out by Suan Dusit Rajabhat Univerisity, or Suan Dusit Poll.The poll was conducted online on April 7-10 on ...

Following a campaign to conduct COVID-19 tests at the community level in Phuket , health authorities are preparing to launch similar programs in other areas, in order to quickly test people in risk areas.Keep watching ...

Though the coronavirus outbreak has already infected more than a million people globally, it cannot dash the invincible spirit of citizens. While embattled leaders take draconian measures to curb the contagion, Thais from all walks of life are rushing to support medical personnel on the ...

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has advised people on how to clean banknotes and coins to ensure they are not contaminated with Covid-19 virus.The BOT said that people could disinfect the notes by soaking them in soap solution or dishwashing liquid for a short period. ...

A majority of people are not confident that the government will be able to contain the spread of Covid-19, and most are not satisfied with its handling of the situation, according to the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan ...

The death rate of Covid-19 in Thailand is quite low at an average of 0.97 per cent of total patients, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Sunday (April 5).The Ministry of Public Health said that all the 20 ...

The Prime Minister addressed the nation, stressing that the government is implementing stringent measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Keep watching ...

The government, if need be, will extend the state of emergency for another month or two depending on the Covid-19 situation, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (March 31) after a cabinet meeting.He said the government is reviewing the situation each week. The premier announced ...

Prince Songkla University infectious disease doctor Prof Khachornsakdi Silpapojakul provides important Covid-19 statistics and advice, including the percentage of infection, the effectiveness of masks, and places and things which can attract the dreaded virus.Keep reading ...

The government has come up with a goal to cut public journeys by as much as 90% in order to “flatten the curve” of new coronavirus infections.The plan was proposed by army chief Gen Apirat Kongsomgpong at Monday’s meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation ...