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Based on information from the Bangkok Post and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) of Thailand, the COVID-19 situation in Thailand is showing noteworthy developments in 2025. Specifically, between January 1st and May 10th, the country recorded a total of 53,676 COVID-19 infections, along with 16 deaths.
Notably, detailed reports from the DDC show a significant increase in the week of May 4th to 10th with 16,607 new confirmed cases. This represents an escalation compared to the previous week, when there were 14,680 cases. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that the number of deaths this week doubled, reaching 6 cases compared to 3 cases the previous week.
Since the beginning of May, Thailand has recorded a high number of Covid-19 cases, including many deaths.
Bangkok has been identified as the hotspot of this outbreak, with a total of 16,723 infections in 2025. Health experts believe that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron is the main cause of this rapid spread in Bangkok.
Variants of Covid-19 cause this disturbance.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has offered an assessment of the possible causes for the recent increase in infections. According to them, this period may coincide with the incubation period following the Lunar New Year, a time when many people tend to gather in large groups. In addition, the emergence and rapid spread of the XBB.1.16 subvariant is also considered a significant factor.
The increase in cases during the peak tourist season is causing concern among many travelers.
Despite the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the Thai Ministry of Public Health reassured the public that it is an endemic disease in the country. The majority of recorded cases present with only mild symptoms. Previously, the Thai Minister of Public Health had also urged people to remain calm and not panic over concerns about a potential resurgence of the disease, emphasizing that COVID-19 is now considered a common infectious disease.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health is urging residents and tourists to remain calm.
However, the current pandemic situation still poses significant challenges for the Thai government in maintaining social stability and protecting public health. In response, Thailand has announced specific measures to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly in kindergos throughout Bangkok. In addition, the government is implementing various other measures to protect the health of both residents and tourists.
Regarding the XBB.1.16 subvariant, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that this variant emerged in 2023 and has the potential to spread rapidly. However, to date, there is no evidence to suggest that this variant causes more severe symptoms than previous variants. The WHO has also not issued any new warnings regarding the global COVID-19 situation.
