No Charge Filed Over Celeb Party Virus Cluster, Despite Gov’t Orders
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday said charges have yet to be filed in the ongoing investigation into a celebrity’s birthday party responsible for one of the largest clusters of coronavirus infections in the recent outbreak.
2010 Crackdown: Mother of Slain Medic Says Justice Hinges on Next Gov’t
BANGKOK — The mother of a medic volunteer shot dead by soldiers during a crackdown on protesters in 2010 said on Monday she has lost all hope for justice under the current military-backed government.
Health Officials Can’t Even Agree on COVID Vaccine Launch Date
BANGKOK — A health official on Wednesday contradicted health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the potential date when the vaccination against COVID-19 will begin, the latest sign that the country’s inoculation drive is far from ready.
Bangkok Unhealthy Salty Tap Water To Persist Through Feb.
BANGKOK — Drought and a surge in sea levels is why Bangkokians’ tap water is tasting saltier than usual – and the authorities are not planning to do anything about it.
Riot Police Attack, Disperse Protesters at Myanmar Embassy
BANGKOK — Companies of police in full riot gear on Monday dispersed protesters who were gathering in front of the Myanmar Embassy to denounce the military takeover in Myanmar.
Officials Reject Claim That Gov’t Turned Down Indian Vaccine Offer
BANGKOK — Government officials on Monday cast doubt on a news report claiming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs turned down an opportunity to buy 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India.
Army Whistleblower: Not Enough Done to Prevent Another Korat Massacre
BANGKOK — A prominent critic of the armed forces on Monday warned that the deadly shooting rampage in Korat last year is bound to happen again if the army fails to address problems within its ranks.
Move Forward MP Breaks Ranks, Won’t Support Lese Majeste Reform
BANGKOK — An opposition party’s bid to amend the harsh royal defamation law already hit a snag when one of its MPs publicly said he would not support the move.
Anutin Says Vaccination Campaign Delayed Due to Supply Row
BANGKOK — The coronavirus vaccination program will not begin this Valentine’s Day as slated earlier, health minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced Friday.
BMA Dawdles Over Legal Action Against Celeb Party Virus Cluster
BANGKOK — No one has been held responsible so far for a celebrity’s birthday party blamed for at least 24 coronavirus infections, officials said Thursday.
