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Analysis: All of the currently known details about reopening Pattaya and other parts of Thailand to vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine from November 1st At this point, there is still heated internal discussion between various conflicting departments and organizations at a national level on how to do this safely. We would advise readers to NOT BOOK ANY FLIGHTS OR HOTELS that can not be canceled and fully refunded until all details are final. If you do book, do so for an existing program like the Phuket Sandbox or a 7-day quarantine and be pleasantly surprised if things ease before then. https://tpnnational.com/2021/10/17/analysis-all-of-the-currently-known-details-about-reopening-pattaya-and-other-parts-of-thailand-to-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-without-quarantine-from-november-1st/

Today there were 68 deaths in #Thailand 39 males & 29 females Cambodian (1) Age range is 8-98 years The 8 year old had no underlying conditions 78% of deaths aged 60+ Most deaths in the southern region (23) https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1449627580659691525

Really getting out and spreading away from the cities now............ Villages near Phu Tub Berk mountain placed under COVID lockdown until end October https://www.thaipbsworld.com/villages-near-phu-tub-berk-mountain-placed-under-covid-lockdown-until-end-october/

National Vaccination Rollout: DAY 126: 688,481 <— Sun DAY 127: 805,146 DAY 128: 962,558 DAY 129: 583,994 DAY 130: 1,034,549 DAY 131: 524,670 DAY 132: 1,063,719 <— Sat TOTAL: 65,202,741 doses since 28 Feb 35.9% of the population fully vaccinated https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1449623273877082113

Yea much better to let them rely on food hand outs by charitable people, this is not the US or UK where there have been good schemes in place to help.............jeeez

Phuket health authorities are reporting 149 new local cases , no cases from the Sandbox and one death. There are 2,871 patients in care . The #PhuketSandbox has had 154 cases since 1st July https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1449523468995727364

Chonburi Public Health Office is reporting 389 new cases today (the lowest since July) and three deaths. Most new cases are in Chonburi City (68), Si Racha (107), and Bang Lamung/Pattaya (69). There are 8,012 patients in care https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1449522806551552001

UPDATE: 10,863 confirmed cases, 4,125 probable cases (ATK), and 68 deaths (1.02%). Out of 107,790 patients , 41,189 are in hospital, 56,703 in hospitel and 7,972 in home/community isolation. 2,820 in a serious condition (-25) with 658 on ventilators (-10) https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1449538403368726529

PCR test positive cases, total of 10,863 official new infections, with 64 of those from prison and 10,799 from the community. 68 official covid deaths recorded. Rapid tests positive cases, 4,125 bringing the unofficial total to 14,988 https://ddc.moph.go.th/covid19-dashboard/ Rolling 7 day average (up to 16th Oct) which includes prison cases and bar chart of community cases from daily official announcements. https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/thailand

Southern surge in COVID-19 cases sees daily cases jump by 20% on Friday as doctors issue warning New outbreak comes as Bangkok is preparing ‘swab hubs’ to cater for a strong inflow of foreign tourists from November as Thailand ramps up its reopening process. Thai public health officials are warning the public to still exercise caution as the country’s overall vaccination rate has not yet reached the targeted 70% of the population nationwide particularly with the popular Loy Krathong Festival due in mid-November. Thai officials are working to confront an escalating outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in five southern provinces with the country’s Rural Doctors Society warning of a dangerous surge. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2021/10/16/southern-surge-in-covid-cases-with-reopening/

The Education Ministry announced on Saturday that as of Thursday, more than 864,000 students in the 12-18 age range had received one jab of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine. Though the Royal College of Paediatricians has advised that boys aged 12-16 be only given one jab to prevent the risk of myocarditis or heart inflammation, the Public Health Ministry is reconsidering this advice. “The ministry will next Wednesday discuss whether boys in the 12-16 age group should get a second jab,” deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said. “Hopefully we will have a conclusion before October 25, when medics will start administering second jabs. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007596

DDC has urged the public to be aware of their safety when attending funeral ceremonies, as they have a high risk of creating new clusters of #COVID19 infections. From 21 September to 7 October 2021, there were 838 people infected with the disease from attending funerals. https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1449306622363193350

Our daughters school (International) opened 2 weeks ago to normal levels, all year groups attending from pre-school (3 y/o) to year 13 (17-18 y/o). Over 800 students, rapid test once every two weeks. All went well and great to see them all back rather than online learning. They are off next week for half term then return after that. (Phuket). All other Int schools here also opened, around 6 of them 2 weeks ago. No cases been reported as far as I know.

4th lot of AstraZeneca doses donated by Japan lands on Thai soil The fourth lot of 385,210 AstraZeneca vaccine doses donated by Japan landed in Thailand on Friday night. The Foreign Ministry said Japan has given Thailand more than 2 million doses of the vaccine so far. The vaccine donated to Thailand was produced in Japan. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007590

As of the 14th Oct the vaccination coverage (double dosed) for: Pattanai = 22.3% Narathiwat = 23.8% Yala = 31.5% Songkhla = 32.8% Low I think as they were not targeted as tourist destinations https://covidtracker-th.netlify.app/

You forgot to add the under reporting of deaths. around 16,000 for the month of August, around 9,000 in September, its yet to update for Oct https://ourworldindata.org/excess-mortality-covid

Thailand to ramp up vaccination in four southern provinces to contain Covid-19 Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is to ramp up vaccination in four southern provinces - Yala, Pattani Songkhla, and Narathiwat - to contain the surge in Covid-19 cases. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the ministry will to distribute 1 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to the four provinces this month. "A total of 400,000 doses of vaccine is scheduled to be delivered next week while another 600,000 doses by end of the month,” he told reporters in Pattani today. https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/10/15/thailand-to-ramp-up-vaccination-in-four-southern-provinces-to-contain-covid-19

More whack a mole going on: Chonburi Governor orders more Covid-19 related temporary targeted closure of work camps and construction sites in Banglamung and Sattahip The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, has announced the temporary closure of work camps and construction sites in Banglamung and Sattahip. The order was posted by the Chonburi Public Relations office today. The orders conclude, “Many Covid -19 confirmed cases were being found at work camps and construction sites in Banglamung and Sattahip district.” “In order to control the spread of the virus, the Chonburi communicable disease committee has ordered the following temporary closure of the places below.” https://thepattayanews.com/2021/10/15/chonburi-governor-orders-more-covid-19-related-temporary-targeted-closure-of-work-camps-and-construction-sites-in-banglamung-and-sattahip/

PCR test positive cases, total of 10,648 official new infections, with 111 of those from prison and 10,537 from the community. 82 official covid deaths recorded. Rapid tests positive cases, 2,065 bringing the unofficial total to 12,713 https://ddc.moph.go.th/covid19-dashboard/ Rolling 7 day average (up to 14th Oct) which includes prison cases and bar chart of community cases from daily official announcements. https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/thailand

Agreed avoid Patong if you're planning on having a family. Kamala is ok for beaches. I prefer Cherng Talay, laguna area but Rawai is also good for expats.

The government must think its as easy as flicking on a switch and the small businesses will be able to open again when many of these people are now on food hand outs. Whats needed is a stimulus package to them first.

You missed addressing the content of the post, the "not enough testing lobby" as you put it is a well known fact for testing within the community, this is nothing to do with that, its to do with a decision to accept international tourists with one nights quarantine in an approved SHA or ASQ. So as in the post, why treat them differently to domestic flights and tourists?

Yes my daughter had hers last Sunday, she's 13 years, no problems just a sore arm. Next shot on the 31st Oct

Video of the English language CCSA press briefing today and he clearly states right at the beginning that "as announced by the PM there will be no quarantine" The only people who have so far mentioned quarantine is Anutin and some nut from TAT. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping they will be ruled down, but preparing for the inevitable that the 1 or 2 day quarantine depending on when your flight arrives will be in place. I'm also very interested in what the rules will be for incoming children who may not be vaccinated or partially vaccinated.