Ministry of Health: 30 million Thai will be vaccinated this year
The health ministry has promised that 30 million Thais will be vaccinated against Covid-19 this year.
Pattaya back to normal, but hotels remain closed
Covid-19 restrictions in Chon Buri province and Pattaya have been eased. The province has changed from red to orange zone, allowing companies to resume their normal activities from tomorrow.
In mid-April I fly back from Thailand to the Netherlands for a family visit. Could I get a Covid-19 vaccination in my old hometown of Gouda? I am no longer registered in the Netherlands, but I want to ask my former general practitioner or the GGD? Could that be possible? I am 72 years old and have a Dutch passport. If I have to pay for that shot myself, that's fine with me.
Thailand relaxes Covid-19 measures except in Samut Sakhon
Thailand intends to scale down a number of Covid-19 measures. A CCSA sub-committee reached agreement on this yesterday and the committee will make a binding decision tomorrow.
You have been quarantined for 16 days and you have tested negative. Suppose you are infected by a Thai after a few weeks, who will pay for the medical costs? You have been quarantined in an expensive hotel for 16 days.
Thailand registers 959 new Covid infections today
Thailand recorded a new record of 959 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, which includes the 914 infections in Samut Sakhon on Monday and 22 who had come from abroad. This brings the total number of infections to 14.646. The death toll still stands at 75.
Light at the end of the tunnel
I hardly write about Covid-19 in Thailand, I leave that to others. I'm pretty much done with “possible restrictions”, of which you can never be sure whether they will be implemented and in which part of Thailand that should happen. It can change again from one day to the next.
FDA Thailand: Private hospitals allowed to source Covid vaccines
The Thai government will not ban private hospitals from procuring Covid-19 vaccines, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. However, the vaccines must be approved and registered with the FDA.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: Medicines against Covid-19
Some time ago I asked you about the correct amounts of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), Zinc and Azithromycin. In the unlikely event that I get the first Covid-19 symptoms, I want to intervene immediately. I accidentally deleted my emails.
The government in the Netherlands has now started vaccinating against Covid-19. I see that the information is only aimed at Dutch people who are in the Netherlands. I can't find anything about those who stay (long-term) abroad. Does anyone know if there is a possibility to request a vaccination through the Dutch embassy? Or elsewhere?
It may be a bit early to ask, but how will it be possible for foreigners living in Thailand to get a vaccine against Covid 19/Corona?
Despite the increase in the number of Covid-19 infections, the government will be flexible in taking new restrictive measures and will not impose a national lockdown.
The Health Ministry will ask the CCSA to impose 28-day lockdown restrictions in the eastern provinces of Rayong, Chonburi (which includes Pattaya) and Chanthaburi, where the number of infections continues to rise.
Effective today, the Bangkok City Council has announced the closure of 25 types of businesses, including entertainment venues, to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Thailand will probably receive two million doses of Corona vaccine in the 1st quarter
Thailand will receive two million doses of Covid-19 vaccine between February and April. First, high-risk groups are vaccinated. Minister Anutin announced this on his Facebook account yesterday. Prime Minister Prayut guarantees the finances to finance the purchase.
Thai government: Vaccinated foreigners still have to be quarantined
The Ministry of Health released a statement on Tuesday saying that all foreigners arriving in Thailand must undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine, even if they have been vaccinated.
Bangkok takes Covid-19 measures: Nightlife must close
The Thai capital is taking measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Since last night, the closure of all entertainment venues has been ordered. The measure applies for at least 1 week.