Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that no cases of the Omicron variant had been found in the south of Thailand.

 

This after Malaysia reported they had discovered the variant in their country.

 

Spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek said that no cases had been reported in either Songkhla, Satun, Naratiwas, Pattani, Phatthalung or Yala.

 

She said that representations would be made from the small committee of the CCSA to the large committee to reopen the border with Malaysia from next Monday December 13th.

 

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Reality is that viruses mutate and vaccines are known to drive 'immune escape.'  So mutations abound. 

When various entities, organizations, and government chose to lock onto one of those many mutated variants which they have identified in-silico (in computer models) and promote it (hype it) then the New Normal is just being reinforced ad-infinitum.
One of the basic premises of infectious diseases is that novel pathogens mutate, become more transmissible but less virulent over time.
The reports out of Africa tend to support this as cases are reported as mild similar to a common cold. But I expect that this plot line to continue unabated until an ex-machina moment is eventually forced into existence.  Until then - the fear machine will be dialed up to a Spinal Tap "11."  Borders open today and close again tomorrow, restrictions loosened then reimplemented, businesses allowed to open and then forced again to close...in this insane dance of new normalcy.

Not sure why anyone will come unless returning home/family or for business. Tourists? Many hotels are closed and/or up for sale, ditto shops and restaurants. The pubs aren't allowed to open nor the karaoke lounges.