reader Posted July 28, 2021 Posted July 28, 2021 From Bangkok Post Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has estimated the intense Covid-19 situation will affect the country for the next two to three weeks or four weeks at most, said Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha. Mr Sathit said Gen Prayut told this to a cabinet meeting on Tuesday where the PM added that relevant agencies must let people know the reality of the situation. The kingdom had a record high of 16,533 new Covid-19 cases and 133 new fatalities over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Wednesday morning. Mr Sathit said the prime minister has given a directive that in 14 days, the lockdown and the curfew will be reviewed and a decision will be made based on the severity of the situation at that time. The deputy public health minister said the cabinet meeting discussed measures underway to bring down the Covid-19 curve, including sending those infected back for treatment in their home provinces so to alleviate overcrowding at hospitals and medical facilities in the hardest-hit provinces, including Bangkok. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2155735/pm-gauges-virus-review ================================== TMax and Vessey 1 1 Quote
reader Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 From MSN / AP Thailand sets up hospital at Don Mueang; Cambodia closes border Workers rushed to finish the 1,800-bed hospital at Don Mueang International Airport, where beds made from cardboard box materials were laid out with mattresses and pillows. It is to be ready for patients in two weeks. The airport, a domestic and regional hub, has had little use because almost all domestic flights were canceled two weeks ago. The quick spread of the delta variant also led neighboring Cambodia to seal its border with Thailand on Thursday and order a lockdown and movement restrictions in eight provinces. Thailand reported 17,669 new cases and 165 deaths on Thursday, its highest number since the pandemic began in early 2020. Of those, 7,875 cases and 127 deaths were in metropolitan Bangkok, a region of nearly 15 million people. A volunteer and a worker prepare a 1,800-bed field hospital set up inside a cargo building in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Thursday(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/thailand-sets-up-hospital-at-airport-cambodia-closes-border/ar-AAMHff3 Quote
reader Posted July 31, 2021 Author Posted July 31, 2021 From Bangkok Post Daily records 178 Covid deaths, 18,912 new cases Covid-19 numbers continue to set records, with 178 deaths and 18,912 cases over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Saturday morning. Of the new cases, 18,102 cases were in the general population and 810 among prison inmates. Over the past 24 hours, 10,750 Covid-19 patients were discharged from hospitals. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2157651/daily-records-178-covid-deaths-18-912-new-cases =============================== From Pattaya Mail US Senator says 2.5m more Pfizer vaccine doses to Thailand A donation of 1.5 million Pfizer brand COVID-19 vaccines by the United States is set to arrive in Thailand today (July 29, 2021) while Voice of America (VOA) has reported a US Senator of Thai heritage claims another 2.5 million doses are to be made available to the Kingdom. US Senator Lt. Col. Ladda Tammy Duckworth (a native of Thailand) reportedly indicated the US has prepared another 2.5 million doses of Pfizer brand vaccine for Thailand after dispatching an initial donation of 1.5 million doses. The senator remarked that the provision was in light of the US’s acknowledgement that the COVID-19 pandemic is borderless and that a public health crisis in one region would inevitably expand to others. ttps://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/us-senator-indicates-donation-of-additional-2-5m-pfizer-vaccine-doses-to-thailand-365474 Quote
Guest Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 Further incentives for people to avoid getting tested at all costs: "Fifteen sleeping cars at Bang Sue Grand Station will be turned into an isolation facility for Bangkok's Covid-19 patients awaiting hospital beds." https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2155651/bangkok-to-use-sleepers-as-isolation-facility Quote
reader Posted August 2, 2021 Author Posted August 2, 2021 From Bangkok Post Weekend city jab shutdown A shortage in supplies of Covid-19 vaccines led to the weekend closure of 25 vaccination centres in Bangkok, while the "Mor Prom" app also cancelled all bookings scheduled for Friday and Saturday and has yet to resume offering new appointments. Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) Sanan Angubolkul said on Sunday that supplies had not arrived as scheduled, forcing all 25 vaccination centres operated by the TCC and private sector in Bangkok to suspend operations until new deliveries are made. "We have no choice but to close our vaccination centres from tomorrow [today] onward until we get more vaccines; we hope there will be spare vaccines allocated by the centre at Bang Sue Grand Station to help ease congestion there," he said. At the same time, the account for the "Mor Prom" application announced yesterday that due to a technical error, all bookings made for Friday and Saturday were cancelled and no further bookings would be taken until the app is fixed. "People can still register directly on hospital websites. The Mor Prom team would like to apologise for the inconvenience," it said. It was unclear what caused the problem with the app or how long the repairs will take. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2158215/weekend-city-jab-shutdown TMax and Vessey 2 Quote
Vessey Posted August 2, 2021 Posted August 2, 2021 Doesn't inspire much confidence does it ............... Quote
Guest Posted August 2, 2021 Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Vessey said: Doesn't inspire much confidence does it ............... How difficult can it be ? Only take bookings for vaccines you are already in possession of. Employ a competent and proven logistics company to transport them. Quote
reader Posted August 3, 2021 Author Posted August 3, 2021 From The Thaiger Inter provincial bus services suspended until Aug. 31 The state-run Transport Company announced that all interprovincial bus services will be suspended until the end of the month. Under the recent order imposed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, interprovincial public transportation out of the 29 “dark red” zones, including Bangkok, is not allowed. The CCSA’s order is in effect until August 16, but a spokesperson says the restrictions are likely to be extended until the end of the month if the Covid-19 situation does not improve. The CCSA will review the disease control measures and zoning in about two weeks. The Transport Company’s suspensions include bus routes in the North, Northeast, East and South. Those who purchased tickets in advance can contact the company for a refund, or to reschedule their trip. The restrictions on interprovincial travel from “dark red” provinces were put in place due to the number of Covid-19 cases involving those who had travelled. While public transportation services from “dark red” provinces are temporarily banned, people can still travel by private car, van or mini-bus. The CCSA has urged the public to stay at home and to only leave the province if travel is essential. https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/transport-company-announces-bus-services-are-suspended-until-august-31 ======================================== 'Pattaya Move On' reopening likely to be postponed as Covid cases surge With Chon Buri ranking as one of the top provinces with the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections, the “Pattaya Move On” reopening plan will likely be delayed due to the rise in cases and slow rollout of vaccines. September was the eyed start date for the reopening plan for specified areas in Chon Buri. The project is similar to the “Phuket Sandbox” model allowing travellers from overseas, who are vaccinated against Covid-19, to enter without undergoing a 14-day quarantine. But that start date is likely to be pushed back, according to the acting president of the Chon Buri Tourism Council, Thanet Supornsahasrungsi. “We might not be able to open as scheduled if the province cannot build herd immunity by the deadline. Even if we did reopen, no tourists would visit us if there’s a widespread pandemic or poor tourist sentiment.” https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/pattaya-move-on-reopening-likely-to-be-postponed-as-covid-cases-surge Quote
PeterRS Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 Optimistic PM? Huh! Ruthrieston and splinter1949 2 Quote
reader Posted August 4, 2021 Author Posted August 4, 2021 From The Thaiger Health Ministry to distribute 10 million vaccine doses this month The Public Health Ministry has confirmed that 10 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be distributed across the country in August. Thai PBS World reports that the vaccine doses will primarily be AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but also include the 1.5 million Pfizer doses donated by the US. Bangkok will receive 1.23 million vaccine doses, with priority being given to elderly residents in the capital and in neighbouring or “dark red” provinces who have yet to be vaccinated. 750,000 vaccine doses will be distributed to the capital’s 25 vaccination centres outside of hospitals. It’s understood each site can expect to receive 1,000 vaccine doses a day, without the involvement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. However, the BMA will be given 500,000 vaccine doses to distribute, with a separate allocation for the vaccination centre at Bang Sue Grand Station, which will vaccinate around 20,000 people a day between now and the end of the month. The UK has also donated over 415,000 AstraZeneca doses, which will be distributed across the high-risk “dark red” provinces. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca Thailand has confirmed that 5.3 million vaccine doses have been delivered to the government, significantly fewer than the 10 million promised. To date, 11.3 million doses of locally-produced AstraZeneca have been delivered. https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/cv19-vaccines/health-ministry-to-distribute-10-million-vaccine-doses-across-thailand-this-month ===================================== 20,200 new cases and 188 deaths A record high of 20,200 new Covid-19 cases and another high of 188 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. Thailand now has 211,076 active Covid-19 cases. In the latest and most severe wave of the virus, first recorded on April 1, the CCSA has recorded 643,522 Covid-19 cases. In 24 hours, the CCSA says 17,975 Covid-19 patients were released from medical care and confirmed as “recovered.” Over the past week, the daily case counts have been in the 17,000s and 18,000s. The CCSA had earlier predicted that the daily infection rate would exceed 20,000 due to the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/wednesday-covid-update-record-high-of-20200-new-cases-and-188-deaths Quote
reader Posted August 4, 2021 Author Posted August 4, 2021 From Channel News Asia Thai hospital tycoon who promised Pfizer vaccine says deal now unlikely BANGKOK: The chair of Thailand's Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) said on Wednesday (Aug 4) that a deal to import 20 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was unlikely to happen, despite his earlier claims that a deal was close. Thailand is battling its biggest COVID-19 outbreak yet, and has been racing to secure vaccines. Last month, THG Chairman Boon Vanasin said talks to clinch a deal with BioNTech was nearing conclusion, but both Pfizer and BioNTech said they were not in talks with THG. "Our problem is that we are unable to import it because it has to come through a government agency," Boon said during a televised interview with the MCOT television station on Wednesday. "I think we won't be able to do it," he added. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-hospital-tycoon-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-deal-unlikely-15379240 Quote
