Thailand Faces Serious COVID-19 Crisis as 71,767 Seek Hospital Care in a Week Along with 10 Deaths!
Nikhil Prasad Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team May 28, 2025 2 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes ago
Medical News: Thailand is once again grappling with a serious COVID-19 crisis as the number of infections and hospitalizations continues to climb at an alarming rate. Although earlier reports claimed that just over 53,000 people had sought medical attention for COVID-19 during the week of May 18th to 24th, updated and corrected data from the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reveals the actual number to be a staggering 71,767 individuals. This discrepancy is reportedly due to delayed reporting, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and alleged efforts by certain officials to downplay the severity of the situation.
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Thailand Faces Serious COVID-19 Crisis as 71,767 Seek Hospital Care in a Week Along with 10 Deaths!
Out of these cases, 4,036 individuals required hospitalization due to severe symptoms, and 10 deaths were officially recorded. However, the true picture could be far worse. Many doctors across the country have expressed concern that the real number of infections may have exceeded 260,000 during that same week, as many individuals with mild symptoms chose to self-medicate or isolate at home without notifying health authorities. The SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 variant is believed to behind the current surge. Strangely, there seems to be very little genomic sequencing taking place in Thailand at the moment!
Excess death rates are also increasing across Thailand In the last 3 weeks and many are suspected as being linked to COVID-19.
This
Medical News report aims to provide a clear overview of the current COVID-19 situation for readers seeking reliable, simple updates during this developing public health emergency.
Surge Concentrated in Urban and Coastal Areas
Data from the DDC identified the five provinces with the highest COVID-19 patient counts:
Bangkok
Chon Buri
Nonthaburi
Samut Prakan
Rayong
These areas, known for dense populations and frequent interprovincial travel, have become epicenters of transmission during the current wave. Local hospitals in these provinces are reporting increased strain, and some are now operating at or near capacity.
Which Age Groups Are Most Affected?
The three most affected age groups were:
30–39 years old: 12,860 patients
20–29 years old: 11,298 patients
60 years and older: 9,887 patients
Worryingly, children under the age of 6 are also being hospitalized in growing numbers, suggesting that the virus may be spreading rapidly in daycares and early childhood education centers. As a precaution, a number of schools have reverted to remote lea
rning, hoping to curb the spread among students and staff.
Healthcare Workers Also Hit
The situation is further complicated by reports that a growing number of healthcare workers are becoming infected, leading to staff shortages in hospitals already overwhelmed with new patients. In some facilities, doctors and nurses are being forced to work double shifts, raising concerns about burnout and the long-term sustainability of the current healthcare response.
Experts Predict Worse to Come
Medical professionals are warning that the current situation is far from its peak. Based on current trends, a sharp rise in cases is expected towards the end of June, prompting renewed calls for public health vigilance and mask-wearing. Despite public fatigue, experts say that preventive measures remain the most effective way to control the spread and reduce hospitalizations.
In conclusion, Thailand is facing a critical period in its ongoing battle against COVID-19, with hospital systems under pressure and infections on the rise. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether current containment efforts can hold, or if the situation spirals further out of control. Public cooperation and transparency in reporting will be key in managing the crisis effectively.
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