The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 204 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with 1 new death, November 25th. Pattaya News

Chonburi announces 204 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 1 new death

Thursday, 25 November 2021, 13:00

Highlights:

• 204 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

• 176 people recovered and were released from medical care

• 1 new death

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 204 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with 1 new death, November 25th.

This makes a total of 106,715 cases of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 2,138 people still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 754 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections in early April.

Additionally, 176 people were also released and recovered yesterday in Chonburi. 103,823 people in total have now been released from medical care and recovered in Chonburi since this current wave of Covid-19 began.

Only two cases out of 2,138 were listed as being in serious condition in Chonburi currently, either on a ventilator or pneumonia.

The one new death was a 70-year-old male elder. He had personal health problems and was not vaccinated.

In total, 1,811,640 people in Pattaya and Chonburi have received their first dose of a Covid -19 vaccine which is 77.78 percent of the total Chonburi population. Of those, 285,061 have received their first dose and are what the Thai government calls 608 groups (elders, have chronic health problems, and pregnant) which is 77.06 percent of those in these risk groups in Chonburi.

The district-level new cases were as follows today:

Mueang Chonburi 38, Si Racha 61, Banglamung (Pattaya) 24, Panat Nikhom 14, Sattahip 4, Ban Bueng 6, Phan Thong 7, Bor Thong 4, Ko Chan 2, soliders in Sattahip 30, and 14 people transferred from other provinces for medical care.

The details on the cases are as follows:

1. Cluster, soldiers in Sattahip, 30 cases
2. Work and stayed in Rayong, transferred from other provinces for medical care, 17 cases
3. Risky occupations meeting many people, 5 cases
4. 1 medical personnel
5. Back from other provinces in Chahoengsao – 2 cases, Nakhon Ratchasima – 1 case, Narathiwat – 1 case and Buriram – case
6. Close contacts from previously confirmed cases in families – 52 cases, in workplaces – 42 cases and close friends – 6 cases
7. Close contact of a confirmed patient (under investigation), 8 cases
8. 37 close contacts of a confirmed patient (under investigation)

Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official. Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed. Phuket News

Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official

PHUKET: Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed.

Dr Witita Jang-iam, Deputy Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, confirmed the news yesterday (Nov 24) through a live radio programme broadcast by Radio thailand Phuket.

Dr Witita pointed out that earlier in the programme, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew had confirmed that the number of new cases had started to rise steadily.

After a week of new COVID cases reported each day hovering about mid-50s to low-60s, over the past two days the number has jumped to over 100, according to the daily reports by the Phuket Provincial health office (PPHO).

However, Dr Witita pointed out that the confirmed new cases were proactive screening measures.

"The total number of people [reported as] infected on November 23 was 105, This is from proactive screening in places where people are at risk of being infected.

"On November 22, 391 ATK cases were tested, and 24 were positive, representing approximately 6.1% [testing positive]. High-risk groups have already been placed in detention, most of whom are green patients who have only mild symptoms or do not have any symptoms at all," she said.

"For the areas where the infections have been found, most of them are entertainment venues, for socializing, drinking and eating," Dr Witita said.

Dr Witita repeated the government mantra that all such venues must place "emphasis on the COVID Free Setting measures".

"Because entertainment venues have restrictions on the spacing between tables, the air must be ventilated and employees must be 100% vaccinated with random ATK checks every seven days," she said.

"Both service providers and service recipients must strictly comply with individual measures. is to wear masks, maintain social distancing and wash their hands," she added.

"And if two or more people are found to return positive test results at an entertainment place, the place will be closed for three days to clean the area." she said.

Dr Witita specifically made no mention of where the infections were found, despite Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri meeting with health officials and Patong entertainment venue operators late on Nov 23 ‒ just one day after mass testing of Patong nightlife staff was conducted on Nov 22.

The mass testing of Patong nightlife staff was confirmed by independent posts online showing photos of the tests being conducted. Patong Municipality and Phuket health officials never reported the mass testing being done.

Patong Municipality and local health officials also have not reported any venues in Patong being ordered closed for three days, despite the conditions explained by Dr Witita yesterday.

The Phuket News has been informed that up to 10 venues on Bangla Rdwere ordered to close for three days after the mass testing was conducted.

The closures came on the night of Nov 23 ‒ immediately after Patong Mayor Chalermsak met with the health officials and nightlife venue operators.

Phuket health officials also have yet to recognise any specific increases of infections at schools this week, despite The Phuket News confirming that two classes at one well-known school and at least one affected class at another well-known school being moved to online learning due to concerns over COVID infections.

Dr Witita did assure that public health measures were ongoing "in addition to proactive screening and vaccination among people who come into the labor force, whether foreign workers or Thai workers".

"Currently, Phuket has opened a vaccination centre at various hospitals. People who have not been vaccinated can get walk-in vaccinations, but most importantly everyone must wear a mask as usual. Never relax personal measures. As for areas at high risk for public health, they will be examined continuously. to monitor the outbreak in the area. It is believed that the situation will continue to deteriorate," she said.

Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official. Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed. Phuket News

Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official

PHUKET: Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed.

Dr Witita Jang-iam, Deputy Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, confirmed the news yesterday (Nov 24) through a live radio programme broadcast by Radio thailand Phuket.

Dr Witita pointed out that earlier in the programme, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew had confirmed that the number of new cases had started to rise steadily.

After a week of new COVID cases reported each day hovering about mid-50s to low-60s, over the past two days the number has jumped to over 100, according to the daily reports by the Phuket Provincial health office (PPHO).

However, Dr Witita pointed out that the confirmed new cases were proactive screening measures.

"The total number of people [reported as] infected on November 23 was 105, This is from proactive screening in places where people are at risk of being infected.

"On November 22, 391 ATK cases were tested, and 24 were positive, representing approximately 6.1% [testing positive]. High-risk groups have already been placed in detention, most of whom are green patients who have only mild symptoms or do not have any symptoms at all," she said.

"For the areas where the infections have been found, most of them are entertainment venues, for socializing, drinking and eating," Dr Witita said.

Dr Witita repeated the government mantra that all such venues must place "emphasis on the COVID Free Setting measures".

"Because entertainment venues have restrictions on the spacing between tables, the air must be ventilated and employees must be 100% vaccinated with random ATK checks every seven days," she said.

"Both service providers and service recipients must strictly comply with individual measures. is to wear masks, maintain social distancing and wash their hands," she added.

"And if two or more people are found to return positive test results at an entertainment place, the place will be closed for three days to clean the area." she said.

Dr Witita specifically made no mention of where the infections were found, despite Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri meeting with health officials and Patong entertainment venue operators late on Nov 23 ‒ just one day after mass testing of Patong nightlife staff was conducted on Nov 22.

The mass testing of Patong nightlife staff was confirmed by independent posts online showing photos of the tests being conducted. Patong Municipality and Phuket health officials never reported the mass testing being done.

Patong Municipality and local health officials also have not reported any venues in Patong being ordered closed for three days, despite the conditions explained by Dr Witita yesterday.

The Phuket News has been informed that up to 10 venues on Bangla Rdwere ordered to close for three days after the mass testing was conducted.

The closures came on the night of Nov 23 ‒ immediately after Patong Mayor Chalermsak met with the health officials and nightlife venue operators.

Phuket health officials also have yet to recognise any specific increases of infections at schools this week, despite The Phuket News confirming that two classes at one well-known school and at least one affected class at another well-known school being moved to online learning due to concerns over COVID infections.

Dr Witita did assure that public health measures were ongoing "in addition to proactive screening and vaccination among people who come into the labor force, whether foreign workers or Thai workers".

"Currently, Phuket has opened a vaccination centre at various hospitals. People who have not been vaccinated can get walk-in vaccinations, but most importantly everyone must wear a mask as usual. Never relax personal measures. As for areas at high risk for public health, they will be examined continuously. to monitor the outbreak in the area. It is believed that the situation will continue to deteriorate," she said.

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”Covid is going nowhere, get vaccinated” – leading Thai virologist. The virus is here to stay, but vaccination will offer protection from serious illness, hospitalisation, or death. The Thaiger

"Covid is going nowhere, get vaccinated" – leading Thai virologist

By 

Maya Taylor

Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:37

PHOTO: Kkamols/Wikimedia

One of Thailand's most prominent virologists says the Covid-19 virus is going nowhere and everyone should get vaccinated. According to a Nation Thailand report, Yong Poovorawan took to social media to say the virus is here to stay and society will need to live with it. However, vaccination will offer protection from serious illness, hospitalisation, or death.

Yong made reference to the first SARS virus in 2003 – SARS-CoV-1 – which could not be contained, despite attempts then to achieve herd immunity. While there have been no reported cases of SARS-CoV-1 since 2004, the world is now battling SARS-CoV-2, better known as Covid-19.

According to Yong, the arrival of the Delta variant accelerated transmission, presenting a tougher challenge for the world. He says that any attempt at herd immunity requires at least 60 – 70% of the population to be vaccinated. However, he adds that while the vaccine can prevent serious illness and death, it will never completely wipe out Covid-19 and therefore herd immunity will not be 100% effective at preventing transmission.

He says the situation is similar to that of the influenza vaccine, which offers protection against the risk of death but does not completely prevent infection. Yong's call to get the vaccine comes as the government has pledged to get tough on people who have yet to come forward for their first dose.

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SOURCE: Nation Thailand

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Bangkok Post highlights 25/11



House panel to quiz Police Chief over pub running illegally in front of HQ. A PALANG PRACHARATH Party MP who is chairman of a House of Representatives committee today (Nov. 24) called the National Police Chief to come in and give an explanation about several entertainment venues having reopened without permission in Bangkok with one doing so right in front of the police headquarters, Siam Rath newspaper said.– Thai Newsroom

House panel to quiz Police Chief over pub running illegally in front of HQ

November 24, 2021  TNR Staff

A PALANG PRACHARATH Party MP who is chairman of a House of Representatives committee today (Nov. 24) called the National Police Chief to come in and give an explanation about several entertainment venues having reopened without permission in Bangkok with one doing so right in front of the police headquarters, Siam Rath newspaper said.

Mr. Sira Jenjaka, head of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, said despite the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) not yet allowing entertainment venues to reopen many have done so including those at Khao San road and many other areas of the metropolis.

After playing a video clip of the pub running in front of the police headquarters, Sira said this prompted him to call National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk and district policemen to come in and answer some questions next week.

"Police Commissioner, come and explain how you are going to take responsibility for these incidents, are your subordinates getting benefits necessitating the turning of a blind eye or refraining from action. Next week I invite you to come and explain," he said.

Sira added that he is aware of the troubles entertainment business operators are facing but the venues that have illegally opened have not implemented Covid control measures. This led to concern about large coronavirus clusters arising in Bangkok which would affect other businesses too.

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Covid Tales 1: Thailand Pass - retiree says you need be a "MENSA" genius to understand requirements. ASEAN NOW

 

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Last week the editorial team of ASEAN NOW asked our readership for their Covid-19 stories.

 

Of course everyone has one after what continues to be a life changing and life-dominating event for most everyone around the world.

 

But we were overwhelmed with the response. So today we start with "Covid Tales" that feature true stories from those that have seen their lives disrupted, have fallen foul of Thai bureaucracy and officialdom.

 

It is hoped that these stories will help others in dealing with the continuing pandemic situation in Thailand or simply getting back to families and loved ones in the Land of Smiles. 

 

Our first story comes from Frank - we're changing the names of all respondents to protect them against possible defamation charges. 

 

He sent us an ironic and sometimes tongue-in-cheek and humorous email about his difficulties with the now infamous Thailand Pass - but his observations were deadly serious.

 

Frank - who lives near Pattaya - said that he had already "survived" a 15 night detention in an ASQ facility during the Covid first wave in 2020 but now in the UK he was having to go through similar hurdles to get back to Thailand again, a country he has lived in for 20+ years.

 

He said that the decisions he needed to juggle to get back on a "Pension Visa" would give a MENSA test (those for geniuses) a run for its money.

 

He said that years in Thailand had changed his perception of what is important and this he hoped had given him the edge - until he tackled Thailand Pass. 

 

Along with many others, and mindful that it is not a specific Thai problem, he said that the government in Thailand was constantly chopping and changing both its rules and advice for returnees. 

 

This added to confusion and bewilderment.

 

Daunted by the rules and time it looked like taking to get a 60 day visa online, coupled with problems changing this to a retirement visa because of insurance difficulties, he opted for visa on arrival and Thailand Pass.

 

This is when he said that "the wheels almost came off" his return.

 

He mistakenly thought he might get it done in 14 days though he said even that would mean having to cut down a tree, such was the bureaucratic paperwork involved!

 

He noted that some rules had changed from last year but it was still "hours of reading" and increasing worry that you might end up being one of the people testing positive on arrival and being whisked away.

 

Another worry was that you might sit next to someone on the plane with Covid and have to quarantine. 

 

Arranging a flight was not difficult for Frank though you had to be mindful of a stopover in a restricted country, if changes would be allowed to flight bookings if the pass did not come through on time or if he failed the UK PCR test, as well as considerations about arrival times.

 

He thought booking a hotel would be easy - think again.

 

He looked through the list of hotels offering one night "quarantine" and decided to book a place in Pattaya but it was 28 hours before he got a response.

 

They didn't respond at all to a specific request about whether he would be met at Suvarnabhumi.

 

This only increased his anxiety that he could get everything sorted in time.

 

He decided to see if Agoda could help describing this idea as an "epiphany" - think yet again.

 

They listed a hotel but even after paying this hote, they left him waiting suggesting they would have a request for further information.

 

He sent both hotels everything in the meantime and made three calls to Agoda, who said they'd chase up the hotel on their site. 

 

He got no answer to a cancellation request at the first hotel so was obliged to contact his bank to stop payment and email the hotel concerned.

 

Now he found himself on what he hoped was "the last leg of his fun filled days".

 

He finally got his Thailand Pass but was still left with worry and questions:

 

Was the PCR test timing 72 hours prior to departure to or arrival in Thailand?

 

Would the UK authorities get his test result back in time for his flight?

 

Would his booking of a flight out of Thailand later in the year satisfy the 30 day VoA requirements?

 

What about that PCR test on arrival or sitting next to someone with Covid?

 

He ended with more tongue-in-cheek observations - or were they!?

 

These about falling foul of dual pricing or people at Suvarnabhumi "in hazmat suits seeing him as a threat to Thai society".

 

It was good that Frank was keeping his British sense of humor. 

 

But clearly an intelligent guy, it showed the enormous difficulty someone like him faced in simply getting back to his home in Thailand. 

 

Stay tuned for more Covid Tales in the coming days. 

 

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