
Fourth day road toll: 29 dead, 392 injured
Twenty-nine people were killed and 392 injured in 376 traffic accidents on Tuesday, the fourth day of the Songkran road safety campaign.
Twenty-nine people were killed and 392 injured in 376 traffic accidents on Tuesday, the fourth day of the Songkran road safety campaign.
The government reported 1,335 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest number of daily infections since the epidemic hit Thailand early last year.
Covid cases have surged in Prachuap Khiri Khan, with many infections traced to a concert in Hua Hin.
Authorities in Chiang Mai admit they are greatly concerned following a spike in Covid-19 infections that are now passing 200 every day.
The UK variant of the novel coronavirus does not increase the severity of Covid-19 compared to other strains, according to research published Tuesday.
More than 28,000 people could become infected with Covid-19 per day over the next month if no disease control measures are put in place.
Airlines are urging the government to shut down domestic travel during the Songkran holiday period to prevent a third wave of Covid-19.
The Ministry of Public Health is set to recommend the closure of night entertainment spots in high-risk areas of Bangkok.