This week: Phuket crisis, dining in, jellyfish warning and airport woes
A surge in new coronavirus infections on Phuket is at a "crisis" level, the governor said on Wednesday.
Wednesday saw 258 new cases in the province, despite 70% of its population having been inoculated against Covid-19.
People in dark-red zones will not need to be fully vaccinated or pass a Covid-19 test to dine in at restaurants.
Malls and restaurants could reopen this week, and some domestic flights resumed.
A nine-year-old Israeli boy died after being stung by a box jellyfish in the sea off Koh Phangan island.
Some areas of the sea are surrounded by netting to protect swimmers. Bottles of vinegar also have been provided to treat jellyfish stings.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport's ranking has plunged in the past 10 years from 13th to 66th, according to a survey.
The airport has faced problems of overcrowded terminals and air traffic congestion.
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