Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported a significant surge in COVID-19 cases during the first two days of June 2025, with a total of 28,294 new infections, reports The Straits Times.
Increase In Cases
As of May 27, 2025, Thailand has recorded a cumulative total of 323,301 COVID-19 cases and 69 deaths for the year.
Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, director-general of the Department of Medical Services, attributes this increase in cases to the early arrival of the rainy season and the reopening of schools. He also highlighted that this period coincides with a rise in influenza cases, which present similar symptoms to COVID-19.
The 69 reported deaths primarily involve elderly individuals and those with underlying conditions, with a concentration in large cities and tourist destinations. Bangkok accounts for the highest number of fatalities with 22 deaths, followed by Chonburi (eight deaths), Chanthaburi (seven deaths), and Chiang Mai (three deaths).
Dr. Taweesin advised that “Non-high-risk individuals who get infected usually experience mild symptoms and can recover on their own or with over-the-counter treatments such as fever reducers, cough medicine and decongestants.” However, he strongly urged “high-risk groups such as the elderly or children under one year old” to seek immediate hospital visits.
Dr. Suthat Chottanapund, deputy director-general of the DDC, reinforced that the rise in cases aligns with seasonal patterns. The onset of the rainy season and school reopenings typically lead to an increase in upper respiratory infections, with close contact among students facilitating virus spread.
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Source: The Straits Times
