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In Migrant Worker Hub, Thailand Sees a Rare Coronavirus Surge
After a year in which it has mostly kept the coronavirus under control, Thailand has seen a sudden alarming spike in coronavirus infections. On December 20, Thai health authorities announced a record 689 infections, including 516 cases announced the day before.That is by far the ...
Health ministry to prepare lockdown criteria
The Public Health Ministry has been assigned to draw up clear guidelines for locking down more provinces if the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration spokesman, said on Monday the task was given to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
With 576 new Covid-19 cases, Thailand sees highest single-day spike
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 576 new cases over a 24-hour period.Most cases are migrant workers in Samut Sakhon province (516), Thais and foreigners who have come from abroad (41), and domestic cases in Samut Sakhon and Bangkok (19)Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Thai Red Cross steps up humanitarian aid to affected community, health workers
The Thai Red Cross Society has shifted in full swing, taking up direct actions in providing relief packages and humanitarian assistance to victims, medical personnel, hospital staff, administrative officials and volunteers who are on the front line in containing the spread of Covid-19 after more ...
The Nation Reporter
Fish marketing agency tightens virus vigil at piers
The Fish Marketing Organisation has tightened measures at its piers nationwide to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, organisation director Montien Innoi said.This follows the report of 12 new domestic cases of the virus, which were reportedly related to a 67-year-old woman in Samut Sakhon province, ...
The Nation Reporter
Minister admits Covid-19 outbreak exposed cracks and faults in Thai economy
The Covid-19 outbreak that hit Thailand since April has exposed the fragility of the economy and shed light on the fact that we rely too much on export and tourism, Deputy PM Supattanapong Punmeechaow said.The deputy PM, who also holds the Energy portfolio, was speaking ...
The Nation Reporter
Labor Ministry checking migrant workers for COVID-19 [Video]
The Labor Minister has ordered a check of businesses for illegal migrant workers as part of efforts against COVID-19.Keep watching ...
Thai start-up making ‘good progress’ on Covid vaccine
A Thai pharmaceutical start-up will today sign a deal to produce experimental doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for use in human trials.Baiya Phytopharm is among several Thai organisations making progress towards a vaccine for the virus, said State Enterprise Development Planning Subcommittee chairman Thewin Wongwanich ...
The Nation Reporter
Responsible behaviour will prevent second Covid wave, says poll
A survey conducted by Super Poll shows that taking responsibility for one’s own health is the most effective way to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 infections in Thailand.Noppadon Kannika, Super Poll Research Centre’s director, said the survey was conducted between December 1 and 4 ...
The Nation Reporter
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand’s GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.While several financial authorities and think tanks project Thailand’s economy will fully recover over the next two years, ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
