COVID-19 Update

In order for you to be up-to-date and to make the best decisions regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), GTCC issues regular updates for you, based on external sources. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us at info(at)gtcc.org

Current

Covid-19 cases in Thailand (as of 27/07/2023)
Confirmed cases: 4,754,784 (+0)
Admitted: 34,348
Discharged: 4,692,636
Deceased: 34,418 (+0)
Source: DDC/MOPH

Vaccines and Covid-19 test kits

  • COVID vaccination centres to be set up in all provinces for foreign tourists. (ThaiPBS, 25/01/2023) More
  • High-risk groups will be the top priority for 2023 Covid jabs. Authorities say 18 million people in high-risk groups will get priority for Covid vaccinations next year, with the number of shots each will receive still to be determined. (Bangkok Post, 11/11/2022) More
  • At least 47 privately owned hospitals in major cities will provide the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged six months to four years old for free. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More

Thailand's state of emergency and regulations

  • A Unicef survey released earlier this week reveals that households in Thailand are recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic with significant improvements in jobs and income across all population groups. However, challenges remain in areas of childcare, household debt, and savings, primarily affecting the poorest families with children. (The Nation, 24/05/2023) More
  • The Ministry of Education announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification. (Bangkok Post, 7/10/2022) More
  • The government is ready to announce the downgrade of Covid-19 from a dangerous communicable disease to one that is "communicable under surveillance" from Oct 1 2022, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. (Bangkok Post, 12/09/2022) More

Travel

  • COVID vaccination centres to be set up in all provinces for foreign tourists. (ThaiPBS, 25/01/2023) More
  • Although the hotel business on Koh Chang, one of the most popular beach destinations in Thailand, has not yet recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident tourism will pick up in the second half of this year. (Bangkok Post, 16/07/2023) More

Others

  • The number of Covid-19 cases is continuing to drop across the country, but individuals considered at high risk of contracting the disease should ensure their vaccinations are up to date to prevent hospitalisation and/or death, said permanent secretary for public health, Opas Karnkawinpong, yesterday. (Bangkok Post, 25/07/2023) More
  • The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza. (Bangkok Post, 26/09/2022) More
  • The National Health Security Office (NHSO) says it will no longer compensate people experiencing side-effects of Covid-19 vaccines, except gold-card universal healthcare members. (Bangkok Post, 12/09/2022) More

Current

Covid-19 cases in Thailand (as of 20/02/2023)
Confirmed cases: 4,726,984 (+0)
Admitted: 34,348
Discharged: 4,692,636
Deceased: 33,865 (+0)
Source: DDC/MOPH

Vaccines and Covid-19 test kits

  • Thailand’s top virologist believes an infection offers as much immunity against Covid-19 as vaccines do. (The Nation, 23/11/2022) More
  • High-risk groups will be the top priority for 2023 Covid jabs. Authorities say 18 million people in high-risk groups will get priority for Covid vaccinations next year, with the number of shots each will receive still to be determined. (Bangkok Post, 11/11/2022) More
  • At least 47 privately owned hospitals in major cities will provide the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged six months to four years old for free. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More

Thailand's state of emergency and regulations

  • The Ministry of Public Health is advising people to wear face masks in crowded places as the number of daily Covid-19 cases is again rising. (Bangkok Post, 25/11/2022) More
  • The Ministry of Education announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification. (Bangkok Post, 7/10/2022) More
  • The government is ready to announce the downgrade of Covid-19 from a dangerous communicable disease to one that is "communicable under surveillance" from Oct 1 2022, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. (Bangkok Post, 12/09/2022) More

Travel

  • All visitors to Thailand must have at least two Covid jabs and those travelling onward to countries that require negative tests must have health insurance, under revised rules to deal with the revival of travel from China. (Bangkok Post, 6/1/2023) More 
  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will require visitors whose next destinations require proof of a negative Covid-19 test to show health insurance coverage worth at least US$10,000. (Bangkok Post, 9/1/2023) More

Others

  • Covid-19 patients who have severe symptoms can still receive free treatment at any private or state hospital under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme after Covid-19 status is downgraded to a communicable disease under surveillance starting Oct 1. (Bangkok Post, 29/09/2022) More
  • The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza. (Bangkok Post, 26/09/2022) More
  • The National Health Security Office (NHSO) says it will no longer compensate people experiencing side-effects of Covid-19 vaccines, except gold-card universal healthcare members. (Bangkok Post, 12/09/2022) More

Updates from GTCC member companies

New Electronic Meeting Law by Blumenthal Richter & Sumet

New Electronic Meeting Law 
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COVID-19: Guidance for Businesses in Asia by Luther

COVID-19: Guidance for Businesses in Asia
by Luther (April 10, 2020) 

Bumrungrad International Hospital: COVID-19 testing

Tax Flash News 2 April 2020 by Mazars

Tax Flash News 2 April 2020
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Mazars Thailand's Covid-19 Business Impact Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Employers in Thailand by Blumenthal Richter & Sumet

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Employers in Thailand
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COVID19 Webcast Government Relief Measures by Frank Legal & Tax

COVID19 Webcast Government Relief Measures 
by Frank Legal & Tax (April 01, 2020)

The direct and indirect effects of the Corona Virus on the Thai economy by MPG

Covid-19 insurance by Rabbit Insurance Broker

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