Tourists enjoy the Songkran festival on Khao San Road, Bangkok, on April 15. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)
Health authorities have raised concern about the rising Covid-19 caseloads in the wake of the Songkran festival, though they insist the situation remains under control.
The Department of Medical Sciences (DoMS) has detected 27 cases of a new Omicron subvariant called XBB.1.16 so far, with one related casualty. Virologists expect the new subvariant will spread during the rainy season.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the Songkran holiday was always likely to trigger a rise in caseloads.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged people to get a booster shot, saying the vaccine can prevent severe…
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