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

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

Availability of vaccines as well as fair and equal access to vaccines for foreign nationals in Thailand are becoming an important factor for investment decisions from abroad. This applies to new projects as well as existing operations. GTCC is actively lobbying on behalf of its members. GTCC President Markus Lorenzini has addressed this concern to H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow together with German Ambassador Georg Schmidt. (6 July 2021)

FCA Letter to Minister of Finance on social security payment, 12 Juni 2020

FCA Letter to Minister of Finance on support to business to maintain employment, 10 April 2020

GTCC's 8th update on Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19), 01 February 2021

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

Availability of vaccines as well as fair and equal access to vaccines for foreign nationals in Thailand are becoming an important factor for investment decisions from abroad. This applies to new projects as well as existing operations. GTCC is actively lobbying on behalf of its members. GTCC President Markus Lorenzini has addressed this concern to H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow together with German Ambassador Georg Schmidt. (6 July 2021)