A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a person for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test, at a temple near Klong Toey slum community in Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2021. REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

Thailand on Sunday reported 4,704 new Covid-19 cases, 6,149 recoveries and 27 new deaths.

 

Sunday's stats brings the total number of cases in Thailand since the start of the pandemic to 2,141,241 and 2,112,378 since April 1, the start of the so-called third wave.

 

Meanwhile, the number of deaths from COVID-19 now stands at 20,944 since the start of the pandemic and 20,850 since April 1.

 

On Friday, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered all relevant agencies to step up precautions agains the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

 

On Saturday, the Interior Ministry ordered all provincial governors to intensify efforts to curb illegal entry into Thailand as well as the movement of illegal migrant workers.

 

Governors of provinces that share their border with a neighboring country have been told to work with military units in their area to increase round-the-clock border patrols. The Provincial Police, the Immigration Bureau, administrative officials, health personnel and customs officials will also be involved in setting up 24-hour checkpoints to screen inbound persons and cargo.

 

At the time of posting, Thailand is yet to record a case of the Omicron variant.

 

 

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PCR test positive cases, total of 4,704 official new infections. 27 official covid deaths recorded.

 

Rapid tests positive cases, 964 bringing the total of PCR and ATK results to 6,008

https://ddc.moph.go.th/covid19-dashboard/

 

Rolling 7 day average chart (up to 3rd Dec) and bar chart of both PCR and ATK totals

https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/thailand

Phuket down to 70 new cases although one more death

https://www.facebook.com/phuketinfocenter/posts/438632734458575

13 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

On Friday, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered all relevant agencies to step up precautions agains the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

 

On Saturday, the Interior Ministry ordered all provincial governors to intensify efforts to curb illegal entry into Thailand as well as the movement of illegal migrant workers.

 

Has this not been being done already. Ensuring they keep doi g what's needed is the key issue.

 

Movement of illegal migrants is and always has been a problem. Thailand needs cheap labor and many do not want to do the required paperwork.

 

As far as Covid goes it is nice to see it is and has been slowly dropping. Vaccinations are key but they have a long way to go on all fronts as far as reaching the vaccination numbers they wanted here.  When you include the boosters and 4th shots given to get to the 100 million and 70% vaccination rate by playing the numbers game it does seem a little like grasping at straws. 

 

High Season and tourism is suffering mightily and with the restrictions in place Thailand will not see the many 100's of Thousands they want.

 

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Has this not been being done already. Ensuring they keep doi g what's needed is the key issue.

 

Movement of illegal migrants is and always has been a problem. Thailand needs cheap labor and many do not want to do the required paperwork.

 

As far as Covid goes it is nice to see it is and has been slowly dropping. Vaccinations are key but they have a long way to go on all fronts as far as reaching the vaccination numbers they wanted here.  When you include the boosters and 4th shots given to get to the 100 million and 70% vaccination rate by playing the numbers game it does seem a little like grasping at straws. 

 

High Season and tourism is suffering mightily and with the restrictions in place Thailand will not see the many 100's of Thousands they want.

 

As you rightly say what is sometimes overlooked is the booster situation here. The initial chaotic vaccination plan here in Thailand started with "aNUTin'' who received his on the 28th Feb followed by the public in March, we know that after your second shot of that, a booster is needed 4 months later that's Thailand's official position so July is when boosters needed to be rolled out. Yet if we look at the official booster numbers they are dismal and millions of people will be waiting for these now. The percentage of people over 60 who have had a booster is currently just 1.2%.  

 

Then we have the other vaccines such as AZ and Pfizer, Thailand's official stance on that is a booster after 6 months. These people including me will be up for their boosters very soon. Please Thailand lets also officially stop that nonsense of giving a 20% dose for boosters under the skin, as was carried out in Phuket!

 

Public Health Ministry fails to administrate 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by Sunday

 

Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide was 94 million doses, expecting to reach 95 million doses on Sunday.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40009625

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

PCR test positive cases, total of 4,704 official new infections. 27 official covid deaths recorded.

 

Rapid tests positive cases, 964 bringing the total of PCR and ATK results to 6,008

https://ddc.moph.go.th/covid19-dashboard/

 

Rolling 7 day average chart (up to 3rd Dec) and bar chart of both PCR and ATK totals

https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/thailand

Ask Santa for a new calculator for Xmas. 
 

4,704 + 964 = 5668 …………….not 6,008

13 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

Ask Santa for a new calculator for Xmas. 
 

4,704 + 964 = 5668 …………….not 6,008

The total is correct, better take your own advice, look at the chart for the correct number, it should be 4,704 + 1,304 .............6,008

 

However thanks so much for pointing out a typo, always rely on you for highlighting mistakes and providing incorrect vaccination numbers, having it pointed out to you and ignoring it

Positive latest data from worldometer shows a further reduction in the number of deaths by 25% over the past 7 days., along with a 18% drop in new cases. 

 

Still no Omicron cases detected in Thailand as of yet. 

 

 

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https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/weekly-trends/#weekly_table

36 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Public Health Ministry fails to administrate 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by Sunday

 

Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide was 94 million doses, expecting to reach 95 million doses on Sunday.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40009625

That's two goals they have failed to meet even with boosters. One has to wonder why they have not vaccinated more in the outer provinces and yet tried to vaccinate all in tourist areas. No difference in my book between a tourist area and outer provinces where foreigners also live and visit.  Many still waiting on the paid Moderna jabs.

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

That's two goals they have failed to meet even with boosters. One has to wonder why they have not vaccinated more in the outer provinces and yet tried to vaccinate all in tourist areas. No difference in my book between a tourist area and outer provinces where foreigners also live and visit.  Many still waiting on the paid Moderna jabs.

A few outter provinces are still below 40% double vaxxed including Bueng Kan at 34.9 (as of the 1st Dec) why is that, vaccine hesitancy or supply problems?

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

A few outter provinces are still below 40% double vaxxed including Bueng Kan at 34.9 (as of the 1st Dec) why is that, vaccine hesitancy or supply problems?

 

7 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

That's two goals they have failed to meet even with boosters. One has to wonder why they have not vaccinated more in the outer provinces and yet tried to vaccinate all in tourist areas. No difference in my book between a tourist area and outer provinces where foreigners also live and visit.  Many still waiting on the paid Moderna jabs.

There is vaccine hesitancy in some areas. 

 

""In June, we were all waiting for the vaccines to get to us, but now, the vaccines are waiting for takers," long-time Pattani Senator Anusart Suwanmongkol told The Straits Times. "We have all the vaccines you could ever want, whether it's Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca."

18 minutes ago, Ohyesuare said:

 

There is vaccine hesitancy in some areas. 

 

""In June, we were all waiting for the vaccines to get to us, but now, the vaccines are waiting for takers," long-time Pattani Senator Anusart Suwanmongkol told The Straits Times. "We have all the vaccines you could ever want, whether it's Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca."

I guess that's what happens as people waiting for a vaccine start to hear antivaxxer stories on the I telnet and then the Governments own mix and match strategies.  Sad reality not just here but around the world.

Reopened Thai schools face biggest test as COVID fear stalks classrooms

 

Schools where students test positive for highly-contagious COVID-19 respond by closing temporarily to minimize the risk of an outbreak. So far, schools have closed in Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Lampang, Roi Et and several other provinces after detecting COVID-19 infection.

 

“If you add the Omicron variant to the scene, schools will find it even more difficult to reopen,” predicts prominent educator Prof Dr Sompong Jitradub, a former lecturer at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Education.

 

In fact, most Thai schools have not yet resumed onsite classes despite getting the green light from the Education Ministry. So far, only about a third of schools nationwide have reopened their doors. The rest are sticking to online learning out of concern over COVID-19.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/reopened-thai-schools-face-biggest-test-as-covid-fear-stalks-classrooms/

No Omicron detected in 150 African tourists

 

150 of the 252 tourists from eight African countries who entered Thailand between November 15 and 30 are not infected with the Omicron Covid-19 variant, the Immigration Bureau said on Saturday.

 

Deputy bureau chief Pol Maj-General Archayon Kraithong said the agency and public health officers are tracking down the rest of the travellers.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40009637

720,201 Vaccine doses administered yesterday.

 

95,251,358 total doses:

 

 

54 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Reopened Thai schools face biggest test as COVID fear stalks classrooms

 

Schools where students test positive for highly-contagious COVID-19 respond by closing temporarily to minimize the risk of an outbreak. So far, schools have closed in Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Lampang, Roi Et and several other provinces after detecting COVID-19 infection.

 

“If you add the Omicron variant to the scene, schools will find it even more difficult to reopen,” predicts prominent educator Prof Dr Sompong Jitradub, a former lecturer at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Education.

 

In fact, most Thai schools have not yet resumed onsite classes despite getting the green light from the Education Ministry. So far, only about a third of schools nationwide have reopened their doors. The rest are sticking to online learning out of concern over COVID-19.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/reopened-thai-schools-face-biggest-test-as-covid-fear-stalks-classrooms/

Still doing online classes for the daughter due to covid. No opening in sight for on campus learning.  

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Still doing online classes for the daughter due to covid. No opening in sight for on campus learning.  

I really don't see the logic there, Bangkok is a highly vaccinated city, if you can't open all schools then there's something wrong with the system in place. Meanwhile we have people sitting comfortably back in the UK watching youtube then posting on here and promoting the opening of bars! Lets get some priorities here.

Thai Tourism Minister to propose drinking hours extensions and possibly legal reopening of entertainment venues in the “Blue Zone” areas

 

TPN media noted that the proposal of the reopening was opposite to the Prime Minister’s saying after last week’s cabinet meeting, saying that the venues’ reopening might be delayed for another month. The Tourism Minister has a history of making proposals or announcements that may not be approved as well by the CCSA or Prime Minister.

 

https://tpnnational.com/2021/12/05/thai-tourism-minister-to-propose-drinking-hours-extensions-and-possibly-legal-reopening-of-entertainment-venues-in-the-blue-zone-areas/

39 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thai Tourism Minister to propose drinking hours extensions and possibly legal reopening of entertainment venues in the “Blue Zone” areas

 

TPN media noted that the proposal of the reopening was opposite to the Prime Minister’s saying after last week’s cabinet meeting, saying that the venues’ reopening might be delayed for another month. The Tourism Minister has a history of making proposals or announcements that may not be approved as well by the CCSA or Prime Minister.

 

https://tpnnational.com/2021/12/05/thai-tourism-minister-to-propose-drinking-hours-extensions-and-possibly-legal-reopening-of-entertainment-venues-in-the-blue-zone-areas/

The Tourism minister makes promises and statements his rear end can't cash the check for. Case in point was LaLisa from Blackpink for New Years in Phuket.

Better late than never. But here are the figures for the 4th and 5th which are taking a downward turn for one day then a little increase for the next.

 

Health officials on Saturday (Dec 4) reported 75 new COVID-19 cases, 27 were found in Hua Hin.

Elsewhere in the province, 13 cases were found in Pranburi, 4 cases in Sam Roi Yot, zero cases in Kuiburi, zero cases in Thap Sakae, 6 cases in Bang Saphan, zero cases in Bang Saphan Noi, and 25 cases in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. One death was reported today, a 53 year old Thai national in Thap Sakae who had an underlying health condition.

 

Dec 4: Prachuap reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, 27 cases in Hua Hin - Hua Hin Today English Newspaper Info, Reports, Events and News Social Life

 

Health officials on Sunday (Dec 5) reported 77 new COVID-19 cases, 21 of which were found in Hua Hin.

Elsewhere in the province, 6 cases were found in Pranburi, 2 cases in Sam Roi Yot, 5 cases in Kuiburi, 1 case in Thap Sakae, 13 cases in Bang Saphan, 4 cases in Bang Saphan Noi, and 25 cases in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. No new deaths were reported today.

 

Dec 5: Prachuap reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, 21 cases in Hua Hin - Hua Hin Today English Newspaper Info, Reports, Events and News Social Life

3 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

I really don't see the logic there, Bangkok is a highly vaccinated city, if you can't open all schools then there's something wrong with the system in place. Meanwhile we have people sitting comfortably back in the UK watching youtube then posting on here and promoting the opening of bars! Lets get some priorities here.

It is nonsense. My son's school reopened with ATK tests required etc, but after 2 weeks there was one positive test, and now the whole school is back to online learning until the end of term on 17 December! Crazy.

Just now, brewsterbudgen said:

It is nonsense. My son's school reopened with ATK tests required etc, but after 2 weeks there was one positive test, and now the whole school is back to online learning until the end of term on 17 December! Crazy.

Ridiculous! Sorry to hear that as I know how much you were wanting this for your son. I positive test should not make a whole school close by any means. A poor indictment of the very low measure of planning they had in place for when this was of course going to occur.

 

The school my daughter goes to appears more realistic and the measures there certainly do not close it down because of just one case.

2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

It is nonsense. My son's school reopened with ATK tests required etc, but after 2 weeks there was one positive test, and now the whole school is back to online learning until the end of term on 17 December! Crazy.

Nonsense indeed. 
 

The country’s priorities should be first and foremost to get all children back at school and to remain there. I can’t say I’ve experienced or heard of many similar cases to yourself in that respect. Clearly knee jerking and panicking which I’m afraid won’t go away while all the speculation and over reaction has already begun about a virus that they have  neither not yet found in the country, or know the true extent of any data. 
 

This type of hysteria just feeds the narrative sadly so you can expect this type of knee jerking decision making to continue where it’s already present, and maybe get even worse if/when they finally find a case

2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

It is nonsense. My son's school reopened with ATK tests required etc, but after 2 weeks there was one positive test, and now the whole school is back to online learning until the end of term on 17 December! Crazy.

Just for comparison to schooling in UK. My daughter's class, 3 children with covid. One sits next to my daughter plus other cases in other classes of her year. Pupils now use separate gate to other years for access and don't mix with other years at break time. Daughter doing LFT/ATK every day, on 9th day now and all negatives. Minimal disruption to their learning and sensible measures at the school. Children who are off get online work to do if they are well enough. Children are the future of countries and it's vital that education carries on. They have missed far too much schooling over the past 2 years. 

47 minutes ago, Petey11 said:

Just for comparison to schooling in UK. My daughter's class, 3 children with covid. One sits next to my daughter plus other cases in other classes of her year. Pupils now use separate gate to other years for access and don't mix with other years at break time. Daughter doing LFT/ATK every day, on 9th day now and all negatives. Minimal disruption to their learning and sensible measures at the school. Children who are off get online work to do if they are well enough. Children are the future of countries and it's vital that education carries on. They have missed far too much schooling over the past 2 years. 

Communication is the key and knowing the schools individual protocal for prevention and management of cases, there is currently a positive case in my daughters school but this does not affect people any more than it should do. 

 

This is the policy they have in place, its realistic and clear so parents and children know what to expect, its been in place for many weeks now and the school has never closed or a individual class has never needed to be shut for any  period of time, its worked so far and in the time its been open not more than 6 cases have been identified:

 

Low-Risk (HRCs) and High-Risk (HRCs) Contacts

The rules regarding responses to a case have changed and the isolation periods for HRCs have been reduced with LRCs being asked to self-monitor rather than self-isolate. The majority of contacts in the school setting will be classified as Low-Risk (LRCs) provided that masks have been worn at all times and adequate distancing adhered to. Those that are defined as High-Risk (HRCs) will be treated slightly differently.

 

Where there is a single case in any given class, the class will not need to close. However, if there are multiple cases, it may be necessary to close the class for a period of seven days.

 

LRCs

Although there are no longer testing requirements for LRCs, we have put in place measures to continue to protect our community. Where a child is identified as an LRC, they should remain away from school until they have taken a Nasopharyngeal Antigen Test at a clinic or hospital. This can be done on the day that they are informed they are an LRC and the person can return as soon as they have the result from the clinic and it is provided to the school. They should then continue to self-monitor for a period of seven days.

 

HRCs

If a student is identified as an HRC, they should self-isolate at home for a period of seven days. Prior to returning to school, they must take a Nasopharyngeal Antigen Test at a clinic or hospital. The result of this test must be sent to the school.

 

ATK Testing

According to government regulations, parents must continue to perform ATK testing on their children every two weeks and submit the results to the school via the Google Forms link. 

46 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Communication is the key and knowing the schools individual protocal for prevention and management of cases, there is currently a positive case in my daughters school but this does not affect people any more than it should do. 

 

This is the policy they have in place, its realistic and clear so parents and children know what to expect, its been in place for many weeks now and the school has never closed or a individual class has never needed to be shut for any  period of time, its worked so far and in the time its been open not more than 6 cases have been identified:

 

Low-Risk (HRCs) and High-Risk (HRCs) Contacts

The rules regarding responses to a case have changed and the isolation periods for HRCs have been reduced with LRCs being asked to self-monitor rather than self-isolate. The majority of contacts in the school setting will be classified as Low-Risk (LRCs) provided that masks have been worn at all times and adequate distancing adhered to. Those that are defined as High-Risk (HRCs) will be treated slightly differently.

 

Where there is a single case in any given class, the class will not need to close. However, if there are multiple cases, it may be necessary to close the class for a period of seven days.

 

LRCs

Although there are no longer testing requirements for LRCs, we have put in place measures to continue to protect our community. Where a child is identified as an LRC, they should remain away from school until they have taken a Nasopharyngeal Antigen Test at a clinic or hospital. This can be done on the day that they are informed they are an LRC and the person can return as soon as they have the result from the clinic and it is provided to the school. They should then continue to self-monitor for a period of seven days.

 

HRCs

If a student is identified as an HRC, they should self-isolate at home for a period of seven days. Prior to returning to school, they must take a Nasopharyngeal Antigen Test at a clinic or hospital. The result of this test must be sent to the school.

 

ATK Testing

According to government regulations, parents must continue to perform ATK testing on their children every two weeks and submit the results to the school via the Google Forms link. 

That's really interesting. Thanks for posting. I may well suggest my son's school does something similar.

Thailand reports 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths, 6,450 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

Thailand on Monday (December 6) reported 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, 6,450 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1242030-thailand-reports-4000-new covid-19-cases-22-deaths 6450-recoveries/

 

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