Thailand Situation Update
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 WHO Thailand situation report - 133

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 WHO Thailand situation report - 132

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 WHO Thailand situation report - 131

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 Korean soldier tests positive on return from Thailand

 More coverage for cancer patients from next year, vows Anutin

 Tourism-related stock prices soar from positive news on Covid-19 vaccine

 SET rallies over positive Covid-19 vaccine news, global trade recovery hopes, rising oil price

 Three new returnees test positive for Covid-19

 Migrant workers to be allowed to stay another two years

 Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the Spokesperson of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), stated in the daily briefing on 21 January that 31 January 2021 will be the day to make a decision whether the country should strengthen or relax prevention measures. He reminded the public that the direction of the next step depends on the public's cooperation. He also emphasized that people should practice "DMHTT" measures, which are distancing, mask-wearing, hand washing, testing (temperature check), and Thai Chana application use, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 Kanchanaburi's governor has announced new relaxed measures for hotels and resorts that have long-term lessees. They are allowed to stay open, but these establishments must follow the Government's prevention measures. This relaxed measure aims to help people who have necessary missions in the province have a place to stay and to reduce the impact on the hotel sector. The announcement is in effect from 20 January 2021 onward.

 The World Bank anticipates that the Thai economy this year will see an overall 4% growth, thanks to stimulus measures from the government. It also expects the Thai economy to see 4.7% growth in 2022, despite current challenges from the new wave of COVID-19 infections. Additionally, the World Bank said it would continue to monitor the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand, which should give the economy a positive push if done in a timely manner, as well as reducing the effects from the pandemic on the overall employment situation.

 The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has determined that the commerce policies of new US President Joseph Biden will boost trade between Thailand and the United States. The Ministry of Commerce will continue expanding Thai exports to the United States, aiming for 4% growth this year. High-potential items include pre-cooked food, supplements, household items, and COVID-19 prevention items. The ministry will also focus on organizing sales activities and promotions via social media, and launch the TOPTHAI Store on Amazon.com, along with introducing Thai products to ThaiTradeUSA.com.

 The Cabinet has agreed to extend regulations on four controlled goods during COVID-19, which were going to expire on 4 February 2021. The extension will be for one year, effective from the day after it is published in the Royal Gazette. The list of four controlled goods includes face masks, alcohol gel, spunbond fabric, and recycled paper. It is considered necessary to control the price of paper for the sake of recycling businesses, since the price in the global market is tending to decline.

 The Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, has issued a problem-solving measure to mitigate impacts on business owners and follow the physical distancing policy by automatically extending the validity of export and import ID cards (including attorney ID cards) for three months. This measure applies to cards that will expire between 15 January and 30 April 2021. Moreover, business operators are allowed to send the registration request via post when applying for an export and import representative of products under the import and export control measures, and they can check the results of the consideration through the online registration system service, 24 hours a day. The Department of Foreign Trade also invites entrepreneurs to use any other online services provided by the department that may be more convenient and faster. The online service also decreases contact with paper and reduces the time spent on the service.

 The Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization Review Thailand’s COVID-19 Response

 On the event of World No Tobacco Day, Minister of Public Health and Chair of the Consumer Protection Board receive awards from WHO

 WHO-supported special edition comic book will help protect Thais from COVID-19

 Hotline clears COVID-19 barriers

 Transitioning to and maintaining a steady state of low-level or no transmission

 Urgent Insights from Wuhan

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 24 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 22 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 22 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 21 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 20 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 19 January 2021, 11.30 Hrs.

 Phuket eases Covid restrictions for some visitors

 Decline in cases sparks optimism

 Still struggling

 Health workers on the frontline first in queue for vaccination

 Hong Kong locks down thousands

 One death

 COVID-19 restrictions on businesses in eight eastern provinces to be eased

 One more death and 198 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday in Thailand

 Thai Army uses special task forces to disinfect schools in and around Bangkok

 Losing weight in a healthy way to fight Covid-19

 A guide to Thailand’s largest ever vaccination programme

 CCSA spokesman to quarantine after NBT anchor tests positive for COVID-19

 Hong Kong partially locks down, forcing thousands to undergo Covid screening

 Phuket wants Bangkok arrivals to skip quarantine to help tourism revenue

 Eastern provinces growing impatient with safety measures as Covid cases decrease

 Wuhan remembers lockdown on 1 year anniversary

 Patong, Phuket Town to fund residents’ vaccines

 ASQ + Vaccine in Thailand proposal gets the thumbs down

 The Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Guidelines for Domestic Flight Operations during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation (No. 4)

 The Survey of Rules of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Criteria for Slot Allocation for Airport Arrival and Departure of Aircraft B.E. 2562 (2019)

 Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Re.: Conditions upon Which Flight Permission for Aircraft Entering into Thailand Shall Be Granted (No.4)

 Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Re.: Conditions upon Which Flight Permission for Aircraft Entering into Thailand Shall Be Granted (No.4)

 Regulation issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E.2548 (No.13)

 The Notification on Conditions for Aircraft Permission to Enter Thailand (No.2)