53,597 Individuals Sought Treatment for COVID-19 At Hospitals Across Thailand Between 18th to 24 May, 8 New Deaths Reported
Medical News: Fresh COVID-19 Surge Across Thailand Sparks Alarm from Medical Expert
Thailand is once again facing a significant wave of COVID-19 cases. According to the latest updates provided by Dr. Thira Woratanarat, a respected lecturer from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, a total of 53,597 individuals sought treatment at hospitals across the country for COVID-19 infections between May 18th and 24th, with eight new deaths reported during this period. These figures are based on actual hospital admission records, suggesting a steep and worrying uptick in infections.
53,597 Individuals Sought Treatment for COVID-19 At Hospitals Across Thailand Between 18th to 24
May, 8 New Deaths Reported
In a recent Facebook post, Dr. Thira expressed deep concern over the current situation, describing the spike as "alarming." He noted that this tally likely underrepresents the true scale of infections in the country. According to him, the numbers could be much higher, as many infected individuals are not being recorded in official statistics—either because they haven’t sought formal medical care or due to delays in the public reporting system. This
Medical News report aims to bring attention to these discrepancies and the broader implications they may carry for public health and safety.
Claims of Underreporting and Concealment of Data
Dr. Thira further alleged that Thai health authorities may be concealing the true extent of the COVID-19 crisis through various strategies, including delayed data reporting, exclusion of self-treated cases, and presenting overly generalized statistics. He warned that when backlogged data is eventually added into official records, the weekly figures could easily double, painting a much grimmer picture than what the public is currently being told.
He also criticized the persistent narrative by some officials and media outlets that COVID-19 is now just a mild illness, similar to seasonal flu. “While 0.01% and 0.03% death rates may seem negligible at first glance, when you're talking about tens or hundreds of thousands of infections, that difference means a huge increase in the number of actual deaths — even up to three times more,” he explained. The danger, he said, lies in such misperceptions leading people to lower their guard, engage in riskier behavior, and ultimately worsen the spread.
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Societal and Economic Impacts of Downplaying the Virus
Downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19, according to Dr. Thira, doesn't just put people’s health at risk. It also contributes to continued transmission, increasing strain on the healthcare system and eventually harming the economy. "When people are misled into thinking the virus is harmless, they stop taking precautions. That leads to more infections, more people out of work due to illness, and higher
long-term costs for the healthcare system and the economy as a whole," he emphasized.
A Call for Vigilance and Personal Responsibility
Dr. Thira concluded his post with a passionate appeal to the public: “Believe what is worth believing, and do what is right. Don’t fall prey to misleading sources. Stay protected.” He urged everyone to continue wearing masks in crowded places, practice proper hand hygiene, avoid unnecessary gatherings, and stay updated through trustworthy medical sources. He reminded the public that personal action can make a difference, especially when official reporting is unreliable.
In summary, the current situation in Thailand reflects not only a resurgence of COVID-19 cases but also growing concerns about transparency and public messaging. While the official weekly figures stand at just over 53,000 cases and eight deaths, medical professionals warn the real toll could be far higher. The public is advised to remain cautious and informed, even as the pandemic fatigue grows. The threat of COVID-19 is far from over, and how society responds in the coming weeks will shape both the health and economic outlook of the country.
It seems that local Thai officials are lying and disseminating fake news about the real COVID-19 situation in the country and that even the reported low COVID-19 death rates are not the least true!
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