Next fortnight will determine adjustments of COVID-19 measures in Thailand

14 Sept 15:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry will closely monitor the COVID-19 situation for two weeks following the Songkran holiday to assess the need for adjusting existing measures, anticipating a post-holiday surge in infections.
Health experts predict daily infections could rise to between 50,000 and 100,000 cases, expressing concern for unvaccinated elderly and those with underlying conditions, though anti-viral medicine supplies are confirmed sufficient.
New measures, including further easing travel restrictions for tourists, will be proposed this Friday to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), aiming to balance economic activity with public health.
The reclassification of COVID-19 as an endemic disease lacks a fixed timeline, depending on vaccination rates and the country's overall readiness to manage the situation.

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