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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has decided to maintain the current lock-down measures in 29 highly controlled and restricted provinces and restriction measures in other provinces until the end of September. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1436249800312193024 And no change to the curfew until at least end Sept https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436253976878465034

Thai scientists are developing a new COVID-19 test that uses armpit sweat A less invasive COVID-19 test may be on its way ― using armpit sweat. Scientists in Thailand are developing a sweat-based mobile virus detector, and a pilot test on shopkeepers at a Bangkok food market was carried out this week, AFP reported. https://soyacincau.com/2021/09/10/armpit-sweat-covid-19-test-dr-chadin-kulsing-thailand/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1631255862

Each province's daily domestic COVID-19 cases update in Thailand on Friday. Total: 14,386 https://twitter.com/NBTWORLDNews/status/1436212572575846400

Today there were 189 deaths in #Thailand 92 males & 97 females Burmese (3), British (1) Median age 68.5 (21-103 years) Most deaths in Bangkok (25) 67% of deaths aged 60+ 1 died at home https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436202659803848707

A well-known Chulalongkorn University virology specialist has warned that administering an mRNA vaccine to children aged 12-17 years old may cause myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle In a Facebook post on Friday, Dr Yong Poovorawan said everyone should receive Covid-19 vaccine, but the disease affects the elderly and people with chronic diseases rather than children. https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40005961

Thais flock to Hua Hin as lockdown eased, reopening to foreign tourists cautioned Thai PBS World: Thai people have been travelling to Hua Hin since the partial easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The proposed reopening to international arrivals next month, however, should be postponed, said Vice President of the Thai Hotels Association https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thais-flock-to-hua-hin-as-lockdown-eased-reopening-to-foreign-tourists-cautioned/

This morning, I went to see my doctor for my 4 monthly blood test. The last time I visited her was back in May when she and her staff were fully vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac. In july, the doctor, her family (inclduding her 18 months yr old daughter) and also the staff all went down with covid-19. Fortunately, they have all now recovered and received an AZ booster, not Pfizer as I would have thought.

Southeast Asia saw a sharp decrease in Covid-19 related deaths though the number of new cases rose on Thursday, collated data showed. #COVID19 #Asean #TheNationThailand https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40005955

#COVID19 on Friday: 14,403 cases (341 from prison) 189 deaths 15,610 released from care High for cases: 23,418 on 13 Aug High for deaths: 312 on 18 Aug High for recoveries: 23,672 on 14 Aug #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436128911868321792

Phuket health authorities are reporting 211 new local cases , one case from the Sandbox and two deaths. There are 2,964 patients in care . The #PhuketSandbox has had 89 cases since 1st July #COVID19 #โควิด19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436116096038301706

Chonburi Public Health Office is reporting 802 new cases today and 11 more deaths. Most new cases are in Chonburi City (175), Bang Lamung/Pattaya (104), and Si Racha (187). There are 13,579 patients in care #COVID19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436114673871450143

UPDATE: 14,403 confirmed cases, 1,945 probable cases, and 189 deaths (1.03%). Out of 141,642 patients, 40,494 in hospital, 72,007 in hospitel and 23,951 in home/community isolation. 4,330 in a serious condition (-34) with 915 on ventilators (-25) #Thailand #COVID19 https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1436134092408381441

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) WHO Thailand Situation Report 200 - 9 September 2021 https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-who-thailand-situation-report-200-9-september-2021

As many are pointing out, the language of the Royal Gazette announcement clearly states that Dep-Agric Min Thamanat and Dep-Labor Min @DrNarumonP “should vacate their posts for the good of the administration” - a stark contrast of tone used for resignations. twitter.com/saksithcna/sta… https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA/status/1435909358680887299

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya now allowing registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for foreigners 18+ https://thepattayanews.com/2021/09/09/bangkok-hospital-pattaya-now-allowing-registration-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-for-foreigners-18/

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes accusations of international vaccine non-cooperation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson has denied Thailand has refused COVID-19 vaccine cooperation with other countries, insisting that all its efforts are in the national interest. Tanee Sangrat, Foreign Affairs spokesperson and Director-General of the Department of Information, says the allegations are unfounded in any way as the department does everything possible for Thais, and foreigners residing in Thailand, to ensure access to the vaccine as soon as possible, including facilitating an exchange of vaccines and receiving vaccine assistance from allied countries. https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailands-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-refutes-accusations-of-international-vaccine-non-cooperation-371256

Full article: https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/thailand-s-tourist-gateway-lines-up-booster-shots-for-residents

Yesterday's walk-ins were 11,940 and today's 12,436. The above infographic was posted late today so possibly someone had a slight headache and inputted the incorrect figure.

Phuket Lines Up Covid Boosters Before Tourists Arrive in Thailand Residents on the Thai resort island of Phuket will get a third dose of vaccine to shield them from a resurgence in Covid-19 outbreak ahead ... (Paywall) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-09/thailand-s-tourist-gateway-lines-up-booster-shots-for-residents

The Minister of Public Health says he is now considering allowing the Pfizer vaccination for all children aged 12 years and over without any conditions so that they can all go back to school https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1435900383428157450

New emergency law planned as official says half the people in Bangkok may have contracted COVID The Thai Council of State is currently reviewing a draft public health emergency law which will come to parliament in November to replace the Emergency Decree which is due to be rescinded. This may create a new body to replace the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) which may even be larger than the current government unit directing the country’s response to the crisis. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2021/09/09/new-emergency-law-planned-to-fight-virus/

At the CCSA meeting today, they decided to propose to the main meeting on Friday to reduce number of dark red zone provinces. However, curfew time/restrictions will stay the same. They also noted the number of new cases today was higher than recoveries https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1435877209365893121

Each province's daily domestic COVID-19 cases update in Thailand on Thursday. Total: 16,022 https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10158243252177050

Today there were 220 deaths in #Thailand 108 males & 112 females Burmese (4), American (1), Unknown (2) Median age 69 (19-102 years) 1 pregnant woman died Most deaths in Bangkok (43) 72% of deaths aged 60+ 2 died at home https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1435847118208397316

National Vaccination Rollout: DAY 88: 865,074 DAY 89: 925,627 <— New High DAY 90: 369,512 <— Saturday DAY 91: 325,218 <— Sunday DAY 92: 722,377 DAY 93: 826,013 DAY 94: 713,454 TOTAL: 38,174,738 doses since 28 February https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1435845724067954689