7 hours ago, webfact said:

Travelers are no longer required to provide a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure. However, the RT-PCR test requirement for the on-arrival date remains unchanged.

Got to keep the revenue up per tourist head somehow.

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I believe this shows just how rampant the virus is in Thailand.  In my view we can x's this by between 5 and 10 just to be closer to the reality of cases.  The expanding cases prior to the Songkran exodus will only fuel a major explosion of cases throughout all of Thailand, much like last years travel did.  Of course I am sure this Government is hoping it doesn't but then silently they are praying for it to happen and some type of herd immunity takes over.  The new travel requirements for entering the country really are not a change as many of the transit locations still require you to have been pre-flight tested, and to return to the US you still must test within 24 hours of flying.

When Delta was at it's highest 3 people local to my area had an infection, this time it's more like who hasn't had it yet?

The rising death toll is somewhat surprising as we were told this is only like a mild cold symptom?

2 hours ago, puck2 said:

Webfact: ...... pre-arrival RT-PCR test scrapped.....

 

It would be more, much more reasonable to make the test before entering (flying to) Thailand. But the only reason is to make money here in Thailand by a special group near to the military.

and what happens if your test comes back a false positive?

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

A nationwide alcohol ban over Songkran might save many lives on the roads.  Not a bad idea!

Only newbie farang not get alcohol in LOS in Buddha day or if they ban hole sale! But he or she not should drive even bicycle here anyway. And should remember walk right side on street or stay in all inclusive hotel!

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The rising death toll is somewhat surprising as we were told this is only like a mild cold symptom?

I do not think it is that surprising to be honest. Figures have been shown in the past that indicate many deaths are attributed to the unvaccinated! Add in the poor vaccination figures due to mistrust and uncertainty by the elder folk and this does make sense. Not pretty I know but all these things are contributing to unnecessary deaths that should have been avoidable.

Those like myself who have been fully vaccinated and had booster, it has been like a flu with a very sore throat. My wife has hardly had any symptoms and our 2 year old son just had a fever for 2 days and is now well recovered. We will be leaving hospitel tomorrow.

Chonburi announces 1,352 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths

Highlights:

• 1,352 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

• 8,302 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just “possible” cases until confirmed by PCR. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups.

• 1,420 (PCR) and 5,409 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care

• Two new deaths

https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/01/chonburi-announces-1352-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/

 

So how many of those 92 are unvaccinated probably most oh well. Unless they  have a real reason for not taking it they only have themself and maybe Mark Zuckerberg to blame.

Mayority of people who test positive using ATKs are not in the statistics as they go buy paracetamol, ibuprofene or some magic "Thai herb" to cure themselves at home.
Last week a property in the village was sealed off cause of home quarantine. Didn't stop other family members and neighbors from drinking and bbq there in the evenings. They probably didn't want the poor guys to be isolated 24 hours. ????
Guess they are still all alive ...

20 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said:

Only newbie farang not get alcohol in LOS in Buddha day or if they ban hole sale! But he or she not should drive even bicycle here anyway. And should remember walk right side on street or stay in all inclusive hotel!

Never bought alcohol in a hole. Should try ????

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Just commenting not judging.

No one seems to care much anymore people are drinking, eating and having a lot of sex in Pattaya.  Girls packed into bars and massage shops no masking or distancing even without Covid,  seems uncomfortable claustrophobic conditions.

People are just doing what they want.

Also, I bet Songkran is not canceled in fact I can see Pattaya reverting back to a pre virus craziness party from built up frustration the cops will be able to do nothing.

 

6 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Just commenting not judging.

No one seems to care much anymore people are drinking, eating and having a lot of sex in Pattaya.  Girls packed into bars and massage shops no masking or distancing even without Covid,  seems uncomfortable claustrophobic conditions.

People are just doing what they want.

Also, I bet Songkran is not canceled in fact I can see Pattaya reverting back to a pre virus craziness party from built up frustration the cops will be able to do nothing.

 

Yes, good to see things almost back to normal.  There are no plans to cancel Songkran, in fact they've confirmed it's going ahead, as if anyone really thought it wouldn't!

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Not even the highest number of PCR test and ATK tests together..... Of course the numbers will rise. The Government wants to show that Songkran is dangerous and by rising numbers the Thai people will believe it too, they think. Is that no brainwashing?? 

I don't check it every day, so what is the highest number then piease ikke.? 

Oh how convenient just before Songkran ..control

Well it's hardly likely to be the 'dirty foreigners' given the entry rules and low numbers. What a surprise! 

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This is obviously good news for the Thai Oligarchs who have been making BIG MONEY quarantining unwary naives tourists (now mostly from the Middle East and India as Western tourists are now largely aware of the scheme) for 14 days at a cost of 10000 baht/day. Do the Math. Most of these victims have caught Covid while in TH (when tested for the 2nd time on the 5th day).

2 hours ago, apetryxx said:

Notice that the government figures never show the age groups or co-morbidity. One never knows what really killed these people. Control-19.

They do though, they are published daily however even then you'd probably not be satisfied unless they had an accompanying death certificate and autopsy report to pick apart.

If South Korea, population 52mil, a country which actually tests, is finding 600k Covid+ per day, Thailand's 50k Covid+ must be five- to tenfold.

this article is still puzzling in light that people are vaccinated or still getting vaccination.

 

Out of the 50k people who tested positive , how many were unvaccinated or vaccinated, and what type of vaccine they have originally got.?

 

By now, the population should have received 2 vaccinations plus a booster shot.

 

I believe people are not getting vaccinated or vaccination with a poor vaccine that requires a booster shot. that is why the numbers are getting higher and we are not yet in Songkran week yet.

 

This virus is airborne. Social distancing will help but not effective.

 

The government should impose vaccination . People will need to show their vaccination card if they want to go to public places and government building, ....etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To put this into perspective, the UK has reported that 4.9 million had Covid in the past week alone, with 1 in 13 in England having Covid in the same period. But the UK has learned to live with it and opened up everything.

MoPH breakdown of the 92 new COVID deaths reported today:

 

--50 males, 42 females

--89 Thais, 1 each from Sweden, the United States and Myanmar (second day in a row of an American death)

--Median age of 76, with range from 11 months to age 97

 

--68 of the deaths (74%) were age 60 or older

--18 of the deaths (19%) were under age 60 with chronic conditions

--6 of the deaths (7%) were under age 60 with no known chronic conditions

 

Among the provinces, Bangkok and Lopburi had the most deaths with 7 each.

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/photos/a.106455480972785/533203564964639/?type=3

 

Also, the past two week (March 19 to April 1) key COVID stats look from the Thai MoPH:

 

The red text at the bottom of the far right graph says 87 of the 92 new deaths reported today had NOT taken a COVID vaccine booster dose.

 

The rest of the chart from left to right: 14-day average of daily new COVID cases, serious COVID hospitalizations, COVID cases intubated, and daily new COVID deaths.

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/photos/a.106455480972785/533203684964627/?type=3

 

 

Tourism in Thailand and Covid-19

 

given the high number of covid 19 cases in Thailand., would it be safe for visitor to be tested before arriving.

 

the chances to test positive in Thailand within the first 5 day after arrival is quite high. It just mean that the chances that a visitor ( or his family) to be isolated in an expensive hospital is quite high at a cost of Baht 100,000/person

 

Visiting the Kingdom for holiday  now is still not a safe thing - coming to Thailand for your family or business is enduring as long as one stay long term..

 

3 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

To put this into perspective, the UK has reported that 4.9 million had Covid in the past week alone, with 1 in 13 in England having Covid in the same period. But the UK has learned to live with it and opened up everything.

Sort of agree, however the UK have very high vaccination rates to protect the elderly and also have on hand some excellent covid medications and antibody treatment for the vulnerable that are home delivered for them to take. Better than the stuff they have here.

33 minutes ago, the green light said:

By now, the population should have received 2 vaccinations plus a booster shot.

 

National vaccine update today:

 

Two doses vaccinated: 72.3%

Three doses vaccinated: 34.1%

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/photos/a.106455480972785/533203864964609/?type=3

 

Age 60 and above vaccinations

Two doses: 79.3%

Three doses: 36.2%

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/photos/a.106455480972785/533203971631265/?type=3

 

For those who haven't been paying attention, two doses only doesn't provide much protection against Omicron.

 

That third booster dose -- where Thailand is only in the mid 30% range of vaccinations -- is what's really required to best protect against Omicron.

 

 

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand on Friday (April 1) reported 28,379 new COVID-19 cases, 23,843 recoveries and 92 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

Sinovac's Revenge. 92 deaths with (officially lol) just 28,379 new cases, that's a lot for Omicron.

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

Sinovac's Revenge. 92 deaths with (officially lol) just 28,379 new cases, that's a lot for Omicron.

Case fatality rate this year 0.25%

 

Cumulative case fatality rate 0.69%

 

Case fatality rate is share of deaths vs total numbers of official COVID cases

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/photos/a.106455480972785/533203554964640/?type=3

 

2 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Case fatality rate this year 0.25%

It's pointless to calculate that when they have no idea how many cases they actually have. Why even bother posting their numbers?

One things for sure, they will keep the covid rhetoric up for either delaying an election or making it harder to go out and vote

5 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

A nationwide alcohol ban over Songkran might save many lives on the roads.  Not a bad idea!

Not really, as no-one would take any notice. Everyone and their dog knows to buy early, and if they forget or need more there is always someone who sells. During the 2020 alcohol ban we got ours from my policeman brother-in-law.