Thailand Ministry of Health reports 22,984 new COVID-19 cases and an additional 74 deaths since yesterday. The ministry also announced an additional 24,161 recovered patients.
Central Vaccination Centre (CVC) at Bang Sue Grand Station is now open for walk-in vaccinations. They will no longer require additional requirements regardless of what number of doses. This is open for both Thais and Foreign nationals.
Previously, you would need to book an appointment and wait for the text message confirmation. They will check if you are scheduled for the day prior to getting a shot. Due to the surge in cases and the upcoming festival, CVC has opened the vaccination for everyone.
Last month, the cases that suffered from lung infections rose to 1.5 times. The fatalities particularly with the unvaccinated elderly also rose. According to a study, elderly people who are fully vaccinated are 41% less likely to die from COVID.
CVC is increasing the vaccinations due to the upcoming Songkran celebrations. The country’s largest vaccination center is now open for walk-ins. Both Thais and foreigners are welcome and can choose which vaccine they would require.
The Bang Sue Grand Station will be closed on April 6 for Chakri Memorial Day and during the Songkran festival. It is expected to reopen on April 18.
Deputy Provincial Director for Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trairat Chairat recently chaired a meeting regarding the case surge. He followed up on the COVID-19 outbreaks in the area. He was joined by the provincial communicable disease committee.
Last month, the province has seen 95 cases to 2,283 cases. An average of 1,900 people tested positive from an RT-PCR or ATK test daily. This has raised additional concerns with public safety.