Thailand extends COVID-19 quarantine period for all arrivals, imposes restrictions in 6 provinces
Thailand is stepping up measures to stem a widening COVID-19 outbreak. Quarantine for all arrivals will be extended to 14 days, up from the current 10. Restrictions will also be imposed in six provinces, including Bangkok. Gatherings have been limited to 20 people in the highest-risk zones, while sports facilities and gyms will be shut in six provinces from May.
Thailand races to add ICU beds after reporting record COVID-19 daily infections
Thailand is racing to add more intensive care beds as COVID-19 infections soar. The country reported over 2,000 new cases on April 23 -- the highest increase since the start of the pandemic. There are fears that there'll be no vacancies in Bangkok hospitals within a week.
COVID-19: Thailand tightens virus restrictions to stem fresh outbreak
Thailand has tightened virus restrictions as it tries to stem a fresh wave of infections. But authorities have said a full lockdown is not needed.
Thailand shuts nightlife in 41 provinces ahead of Songkran festival
Thailand is tightening COVID-19 curbs in a bid to fend off a new wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of the Songkran New Year festival. Bars and clubs in Bangkok 40 other provinces have been ordered to shut. The new measures will kick in from April 10 and last for at least two weeks. The government is also in the process of allowing private hospitals to give out vaccines.
COVID-19: Thailand finds UK virus variant among new cases
Thailand is raising the alarm over a possible third wave of COVID-19 infections as the more contagious UK strain has been found in some new cases. At the same time, a Cabinet minister has tested positive and several of his colleagues have been placed in isolation.