As of March 17, 2024, Thailand had approximately 4.76 million confirmed COVID-19 cases. In that same period, there were 34,576 deaths from COVID-19 in the country.

Impact on the economy in Thailand The Thai economy was heavily impacted during the peak of the pandemic. Various restrictions were imposed in the country, resulting in businesses being temporarily interrupted or even permanently shut down. This resulted in a marked decrease in the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020. One of the most impacted industries in Thailand was tourism. For months, Thailand had exercised regulations for visitors, such as quarantining, causing the tourism contribution to GDP to drop significantly.

Impact on the society in Thailand The COVID-19 pandemic also impacted the ways of life of Thai people. Apart from additional concerns for their health, Thai people had to adapt to changes in their daily lives. Some key changes include the increasing popularity of online shopping, cashless payments, online education, and even working from home. In January 2023, a survey conducted on online shopping behavior in Thailand suggested that the majority of Thais have shopped online more. Working from home also became the norm for many employees during the pandemic. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

Thailand recorded 33989 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Thailand reported 4736356 Coronavirus Cases. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Coronavirus Deaths.

As of October 2023, there were over ****** road accidents in Bangkok, followed by nearly ****** accidents in the Northeastern region. In that same period, almost ***** deaths were caused by local road accidents in the country. Thailand is the leading country in Southeast Asia with the highest number of traffic accident casualties and injuries. Land of motorcycle accidents Thailand is best known for having the highest motorcycle ownership rate across Asia. It is not surprising that motorbikes have become the preferred mode of transportation for Thai people since they are affordable and efficient. Since 2013, domestic motorcycle sales in the country have reached over *** million units every year. Thailand is also known for its high rate of motorbike accidents. As of August 2024, over ** percent of road traffic fatalities in the country involved motorcycles. Songkran festival: seven dangerous days The week around Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebration in April, is known as the “Seven Dangerous Days”. During this period, thousands of Thais travel upcountry, and heavy traffic, speeding, and inebriation often lead to a spike in road accidents. Although the death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively low due to the cancellation of festivities throughout the country, the number of deaths caused by road accidents during Songkran in Thailand has increased again in recent years.