Health Covid Cases Spike in Thailand: 28,000 New Cases in Just Two Days

[webfact]

File photo courtesy of Photo: Xinhua/VNA

 

Thailand is witnessing a significant surge in Covid-19 cases. Over two days, 28,294 new cases have been tallied, escalating concerns. The rise comes as the rainy season begins and schools reopen, leading to a spike in infections.

 

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) recorded 10,192 new cases on June 2, 2025. A day earlier, June 1, saw 18,102 new cases, underscoring the rapid increase. Among these, 9,304 were outpatient cases, while 888 were severe enough to require hospitalisation. Unfortunately, there was also a death reported during this time frame.

 

By May 27, 2025, the year’s cumulative count of COVID-19 cases had reached 323,301, alongside 69 fatalities. Mortality largely affects the “608 group”, comprising the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Prominent urban areas such as Bangkok, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, and Chiang Mai are the most affected, accounting for a significant portion of the fatalities.

 

Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin of the Department of Medical Services links the surge to late summer's rain-triggered illnesses and school openings. With influenza showing similar symptoms to Covid-19, individuals can easily confuse one illness for another. The situation is not yet critical, given a low mortality rate of 0.106 per 100,000 people.

 

Dr Suthat Chottanapund, Deputy Director-General of the DDC, notes that these trends align with seasonal patterns. Schools and the rainy season create environments conducive to upper respiratory infections. He calls for vigilance and personal preventive measures like social distancing and hand hygiene.

 

The prevalent Covid-19 strain, XEC, is highly infectious, but its symptoms remain mild. Therefore, fears of widespread hospitalisations are unwarranted. This is reflected in the mild symptoms most patients experience, akin to influenza, allowing recovery without extensive medical intervention.

 

Individual precaution is crucial, especially for high-risk groups, such as the elderly or the very young. Those with severe symptoms should seek medical attention. Treatment options include antiviral drugs like Remdesivir and Paxlovid, which remain in supply. To prevent widespread disruptions, authorities advise symptomatic individuals to wear masks and maintain hygiene but recommend against closing schools or workplaces.

 

Those with mild symptoms are encouraged to deal with Covid-19 as they would with a common cold. Some precautions include wearing a mask and avoiding large gatherings for the initial days of illness. Meanwhile, the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation ensures no shortage of necessary medications, including Molnupiravir for moderate cases.

 

With the current measures and treatments in place, authorities stress the importance of wearing masks and regular handwashing, especially when symptoms are present. Dr Sakan Bunnag from the Department of Medical Services advises against halting daily activities or mandating self-quarantine, as the severity of the disease does not currently warrant such actions.

 

Thailand’s public health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasising vaccination and personal precautions to mitigate further outbreaks while maintaining essential societal functions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-05

 

 

[dinsdale]

Be a lot more than 28k over 2 days. Add at least one to the above and that would be me. Persistent dry cough for two days that's settled down now but not gone, lungs feel bad and some aches and pains. Started Mon night. Coughed all night. Wed night had a good sleep. Basically a pretty mild but the cough is a pain in the arse.

[dinsdale]

32 minutes ago, webfact said:

The prevalent Covid-19 strain, XEC, is highly infectious, but its symptoms remain mild. Therefore, fears of widespread hospitalisations are unwarranted. This is reflected in the mild symptoms most patients experience, akin to influenza, allowing recovery without extensive medical intervention.

More akin to a common cold or a mild dose of influenza.

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

With influenza showing similar symptoms to Covid-19, individuals can easily confuse one illness for another.

Not sure why the obsession with comparisons to the flu without mentioning the common cold which also has similar symptoms..  

[Spilornis]

Who even tests or reports these days in most countries? What is driving a different approach in Thailand

[jaywalker2]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

More akin to a common cold or a mild dose of influenza.

Not sure why the obsession with comparisons to the flu without mentioning the common cold which also has similar symptoms..  

Not true. Even a mild case of covid can do serious damage to the lungs apparently, even in children. Long term consequences are still being studied 

[dinsdale]

12 minutes ago, jaywalker2 said:

Not true. Even a mild case of covid can do serious damage to the lungs apparently, even in children. Long term consequences are still being studied 

What isn't true? Covid, colds and flu all share similar symptoms? Hate to burst you're bubble but it's certainly true. Where did I say anything about lung damage or long term problems. I didn't. You have basically made your own comment that bears no relationship to my comments which were:

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

More akin to a common cold or a mild dose of influenza.

and

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Not sure why the obsession with comparisons to the flu without mentioning the common cold which also has similar symptoms..

Having pointed out your above error allow me to point out another. Influenza can also damage lungs. As for the common cold these viruses do not in and of themselves cause lung damage but secondary bacterial infections, common with the common cold, can.

[Woke to Sounds]

The Aussies just changed the science: 😂

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/healthy-infants-children-and-adolescents-aged

 

"COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for healthy infants, children or adolescents who do not have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness. This is because the risk of severe illness was extremely low in this cohort over the course of the pandemic, and benefits of vaccination are not considered to outweigh the potential harms."

[impulse]

35 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds said:

The Aussies just changed the science: 😂

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/healthy-infants-children-and-adolescents-aged

 

"COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for healthy infants, children or adolescents who do not have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness. This is because the risk of severe illness was extremely low in this cohort over the course of the pandemic, and benefits of vaccination are not considered to outweigh the potential harms."

 

It's about time.

 

[dinsdale]

53 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds said:

The Aussies just changed the science: 😂

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/healthy-infants-children-and-adolescents-aged

 

"COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for healthy infants, children or adolescents who do not have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness. This is because the risk of severe illness was extremely low in this cohort over the course of the pandemic, and benefits of vaccination are not considered to outweigh the potential harms."

I think it's been this way for a while. Same for everywhere. The CDC is the outlier. Kennedy brings it inline with the rest of the world and the woke left represented on here throw their usual tantrums.

[Woke to Sounds]

Also that's child abuse in the photo.

 

Poor little guy has to suffer at the hands of that barbarian sticking a swab up his nose.

 

Vulgar Display Of Power.

 

[Woke to Sounds]

Amazing though how an emojinaut gives me a laff emoji when the text comes from the Australian gov't itself.  🤣

[sandyf]

4 hours ago, Spilornis said:

Who even tests or reports these days in most countries? What is driving a different approach in Thailand

Thailand is listed as having the latest variant so medical facilities will be testing on a routine basis. My niece is a doctor and they have had a lot at her hospital, including the doctors.

Think my wife and myself have had it but like many more, will not be in the figures.

 

Since first being recognised in January 2025, the omicron variant has spread to several states across the US, Australia, Thailand and is the most dominant variant in China and Hong Kong.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/covid-variant-nb-1-8-1-symptoms-uk-ni-cases-b2763196.html

[jaywalker2]

6 hours ago, dinsdale said:

What isn't true? Covid, colds and flu all share similar symptoms? Hate to burst you're bubble but it's certainly true. Where did I say anything about lung damage or long term problems. I didn't. You have basically made your own comment that bears no relationship to my comments which were:

and

Having pointed out your above error allow me to point out another. Influenza can also damage lungs. As for the common cold these viruses do not in and of themselves cause lung damage but secondary bacterial infections, common with the common cold, can.

Of course all respitory viruses share some symptoms but the chance of serious long-term complications is much higher with covid.  You might have a mild case but that might be hiding significant inflammation that weakens the heart and blood vessels. This is because covid attacks all the cells in the body, not just a localised area. 68 people died in the last two weeks from covid in Thailand

. How many from a cold?

[Nickcage49]

It's scare headlines like this that cause these Thai people walking along Jomtien Beach at 6 am to wear masks, lol.

[ChrisKC]

8 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Be a lot more than 28k over 2 days. Add at least one to the above and that would be me. Persistent dry cough for two days that's settled down now but not gone, lungs feel bad and some aches and pains. Started Mon night. Coughed all night. Wed night had a good sleep. Basically a pretty mild but the cough is a pain in the arse.

cough is a pain in the arse.

 

When you have a cough from the arse, we call that farting. Are you sure you don't have flatulence as well?

 

In any event, get well soon!

[Suetape]

8 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

The Aussies just changed the science: 😂

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/healthy-infants-children-and-adolescents-aged

 

"COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for healthy infants, children or adolescents who do not have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness. This is because the risk of severe illness was extremely low in this cohort over the course of the pandemic, and benefits of vaccination are not considered to outweigh the potential harms."

How do us Americans spell idiot.   KENNEDY! 

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, jaywalker2 said:

Of course all respitory viruses share some symptoms but the chance of serious long-term complications is much higher with covid.  You might have a mild case but that might be hiding significant inflammation that weakens the heart and blood vessels. This is because covid attacks all the cells in the body, not just a localised area. 68 people died in the last two weeks from covid in Thailand

. How many from a cold?

How many died from pneumonia might be a better comparison. As for damage to the heart and vascular system it's now evident that mRNA can cause this and to a greater extent than the virus. Plenty of info about this so no need for links. 

[ronnie50]

Minor point, but last week wasn't MOPH saying that XEC was on the wane (minority of cases) and a different strain (JN1?) was dominant?

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, ChrisKC said:

cough is a pain in the arse.

 

When you have a cough from the arse, we call that farting. Are you sure you don't have flatulence as well?

 

In any event, get well soon!

Cough just about finished. Stomach muscles feel like their torn. General body aches and pains only lasted a few hours. 400g of ibuprofen a couple of hours before sleep sorted that. Woke up this morning and all general aches and pains were gone. I'm about 90% good but my lungs are still not great. Tomorrow's day four. Now I have natural immunity to this variant so my next exposure I may not even notice. Natural herd immunity is growing rapidly with this variant which is down to it's rapid spread. This spike will be over soon.. 

[ChrisKC]

3 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Cough just about finished. Stomach muscles feel like their torn. General body aches and pains only lasted a few hours. 400g of ibuprofen a couple of hours before sleep sorted that. Woke up this morning and all general aches and pains were gone. I'm about 90% good but my lungs are still not great. Tomorrow's day four. Now I have natural immunity to this variant so my next exposure I may not even notice. Natural herd immunity is growing rapidly with this variant which is down to it's rapid spread. This spike will be over soon.. 

Glad you are feeling better - whatever we call anything, it is not nice to have!

[dinsdale]

23 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

Glad you are feeling better - whatever we call anything, it is not nice to have!

Cheers. No viral infection is nice. I've had much worse colds though mainly due to secondary URTI. I'm also reasonably sure that my lungs would've coped better if I was still vaping and didn't go back onto the cigs. 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is witnessing a significant surge in Covid-19 cases. Over two days, 28,294 new cases have been tallied, escalating concerns. The rise comes as the rainy season begins and schools reopen, leading to a spike in infections.

Live a normal life, just stay away from the sneezers.

[blaze master]

9 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

The Aussies just changed the science: 😂

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/healthy-infants-children-and-adolescents-aged

 

"COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for healthy infants, children or adolescents who do not have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness. This is because the risk of severe illness was extremely low in this cohort over the course of the pandemic, and benefits of vaccination are not considered to outweigh the potential harms."

 

Uh oh this won't sit well with.......

[newbee2022]

12 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Be a lot more than 28k over 2 days. Add at least one to the above and that would be me. Persistent dry cough for two days that's settled down now but not gone, lungs feel bad and some aches and pains. Started Mon night. Coughed all night. Wed night had a good sleep. Basically a pretty mild but the cough is a pain in the arse.

Happens to the unvaxxed?🎉

[dinsdale]

23 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Happens to the unvaxxed?🎉

Absolutely insane comment. Teacher friend who is Thai and vaxxed had exactly the same symptoms as me ....last week. Why do you continue to post such utter nonsense. Do you get some sort of a thrill from it? Simply pitiful as I'm sure your response to this comment will be. Puerile denialism.

[newbee2022]

3 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Absolutely insane comment. Teacher friend who is Thai and vaxxed had exactly the same symptoms as me ....last week. Why do you continue to post such utter nonsense. Do you get some sort of a thrill from it? Simply pitiful as I'm sure your response to this comment will be. Puerile denialism.

Just answer my question. No need to send your life story or CV 😂

[dinsdale]

9 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Just answer my question. No need to send your life story or CV 😂

I'm sorry your cognitive level is not up to a level that allows you to understand that my comment shows both vaxxed and unvaxxed get infected and my teacher friend had the same symptoms as myself. Both mild symptoms and pretty much over in a few days which is in line with this variant. Rapid spread with mild symptoms. As for this "No need to send your life story or CV 😂" you once again demonstrate to all and sundry just how inane and puerile you are.

[newbee2022]

9 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

I'm sorry your cognitive level is not up to a level that allows you to understand that my comment shows both vaxxed and unvaxxed get infected and my teacher friend had the same symptoms as myself. Both mild symptoms and pretty much over in a few days which is in line with this variant. Rapid spread with mild symptoms. As for this "No need to send your life story or CV 😂" you once again demonstrate to all and sundry just how inane and puerile you are.

Sorry, you didn't answer my question, just sent gibberish

[dinsdale]

18 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Sorry, you didn't answer my question, just sent gibberish

Let me put this another way. You're too dumb to notice I have answered or you're trolling. My guess is both. Having said this English must not be your 1st language if you think this is "gibberish". Apart from your comment (highlighted in bold) please specify any "gibberish" on my part. 

"I'm sorry your cognitive level is not up to a level that allows you to understand that my comment shows both vaxxed and unvaxxed get infected and my teacher friend had the same symptoms as myself. Both mild symptoms and pretty much over in a few days which is in line with this variant. Rapid spread with mild symptoms. As for this "No need to send your life story or CV 😂" you once again demonstrate to all and sundry just how inane and puerile you are."

This is pretty simple English that a middle grade student with any brain would understand (maybe not these days admittedly). Possibly would need to look up "cognitive". 

[jaywalker2]

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

How many died from pneumonia might be a better comparison. As for damage to the heart and vascular system it's now evident that mRNA can cause this and to a greater extent than the virus. Plenty of info about this so no need for links. 

That's ridiculous. In the general population the vaccine caused myocarditis in around 1 in 50,000 people. In boys 15 to 22 or so the figure was 1 in 6,600 but it usually was transitory and didn't require hospitalisation. The risk from covid was around 11 times higher. And I will provide a link  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/08/22/covid-19-infection-poses-higher-risk-for-myocarditis-than-vaccines

 

The one exception was the Moderna vaccine in young boys and men