Nevertheless, the government has reassured the public that the situation is manageable and that travel across the nation will proceed as normal.
Sasikar Wattanajan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office (India),
noted that the circumstances in the country are under control, despite the increase in cases.
“Tourists can continue to visit Thailand, as all attractions, including shopping centers and national parks, are functioning normally. Furthermore, all hotels and accommodations throughout Thailand are open and fully operational,” the statement said.
Data from the Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Public Health indicated that Thailand reported approximately 53,563 COVID-19 cases from May 18 to May 24.
Out of the total cases, there were 50,736 outpatients and 2,827 inpatients. This represents a notable rise from the 49,065 cases reported in the previous week, May 11-17.
Bangkok has the highest number of cases, totaling 9,539, followed by Chon Buri (3,379), Samut Prakan (2,491), Nonthaburi (2,278), and Rayong (2,210). The majority of patients are aged between 30 and 39 years (10,740 cases), followed by those aged 20-29 (9,527), those over 60 (8,107), and young children under four years (4,117).
In Samut Prakan, this rise has prompted the Ratwinit Bangkaeo School in Bang Phli district to move to online learning from May 26 to May 28. The Southeast Asian nation reported a cumulative total of 186,955 COVID-19 cases and 46 deaths between January 1 and May 26.
While the fatality rate remains relatively low, the recent spike in infections highlights the ongoing necessity for public health vigilance worldwide.
The Bangkok Post reported that GPO director Mingkwan Suphanpong recommended the public take several precautions, such as wearing masks in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, maintaining hand hygiene, refraining from unnecessary face touching, and isolating or seeking medical consultation if symptoms arise.
Virologist Yong Poovorawan remarked that although COVID-19 cases are anticipated to surpass last year’s total, the illness has become seasonal and less severe. “As expected, the COVID-19 surge is likely to peak with the beginning of the new school term and diminish from late next month through July,” he remarked.
Dr. Yong, from the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, anticipates that from July to November, influenza and other respiratory viruses, such as rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), will follow the COVID-19 outbreaks.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, reported 1,010 active COVID-19 cases in the country.
