In May, the CCSA planned to declare the coronavirus endemic in July 2022.
"COVID-19 will be declared endemic in Thailand in October, and from November, the control of its spread will no longer be the responsibility of the CCSA," Visanuyothin told a briefing.
The final decision to change the status of COVID-19 was made due to positive dynamics, Visanuyothin said, adding that the number of cases with a severe course of the disease has also significantly decreased.
The CCSA also raised the issue of temporarily extending the permitted stay in the country for tourists without a visa from 30 to 45 days. Visanuyothin noted that the final decision on this issue will be made later.