The healthcare systems in Southeast Asia are at a critical juncture today. The new wave of COVID-19 infections is straining healthcare facilities as cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, while most countries struggle to organise the required medical resources. Roshel Jayasundera at Axios International reveals that Thailand, much like the rest of the region, has been busy expanding its in-patient hospital capacity to accommodate the surge of COVID-19 patients and minimise the damage caused by the virus.