Thailand’s COVID-19 alert level lowered from 4 to 3

13 Sept 15:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has lowered the national COVID-19 alert level from 4 to 3, citing a consistent decline in daily infection rates.
The shift to Level 3 relaxes restrictions, allowing more entertainment venues to operate and introducing 'sandbox' measures for international arrivals, moving away from stringent quarantine.
Disease Control Department Director-General Opart Karnkawinpong confirmed the downgrade reflects falling new infections and severe cases across most provinces, aligning with the goal of reclassifying COVID-19 as an endemic disease.
Authorities urge continued vaccination for vulnerable groups—including those over 60, with underlying diseases, pregnant women, and children—and adherence to safety measures to accelerate the transition to a post-pandemic period.

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