By the end of July, Thailand has confirmed 3,310 coronavirus cases, with 3,125 recoveries. There have been no new locally transmitted infections in over 60 days. All new cases have been of returnees from overseas who have been quarantined until they are free of the virus.

The Kingdom of Thailand has finished first in a global ranking of countries that have achieved the most effective recoveries from the coronavirus pandemic that was released on Aug 29.

The Index uses a slew of data including active cases per population, recoveries per confirmed cases, tests conducted per population, early detection and reporting, rapid response to mitigate the spread of an epidemic, preparedness and health infrastructure to treat the sick and protect health workers.

Despite recording the first Covid-19 case outside of China in January, Thailand’s quick action has stopped the spread of the virus in its tracks – for now. Scientists still warned that a second wave is possible and even probable.