Emergency Decree Extended as Another Dies from Virus
BANGKOK — The emergency decree is extended through May, the government announced Monday, the same day officials reported yet another fatality related to the coronavirus.
Forced to Stay Home by Virus, Some Thais Turn to Online Dating Groups
BANGKOK — Without movies, restaurants, malls, bars, and even home visits, if you strictly follow the doctors’ advice, romantic relationships in Thailand are taking on new forms during the coronavirus pandemic.
Islamic Officials Ask Faithfuls to Stay Home As Ramadan Begins
BANGKOK — Millions of Muslims in Thailand are advised to remain at home and avoid religious gatherings during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Friday.
Former Suthep’s Protest Leader Appointed to House Committee
BANGKOK — A socialite known for her leadership during a protest against an elected government back in 2014 was appointed to the House Committee on police affairs on Thursday.
Expats Across Thailand Donate to Thais, Migrant Workers Hurt by Virus
SURAT THANI — Expats residing in Thailand are offering aid such as free food and lodging to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – even after Koh Samui police warned a group of foreign volunteers for not observing social distancing during their charity event.
Homeless People Arrested for Not Staying Home in Curfew Hours
CHIANG MAI — Two homeless men in Chiang Mai were arrested on the allegations of breaching curfew orders earlier this month, a lawyer said Thursday.
Woman Died of Coronavirus; New Infections Drop Again
BANGKOK — Thailand reported another drop in new coronavirus cases on Thursday, though one more victim died of the disease, the government said.
HealthMin to Spend 45 Bil. Baht on COVID-19 Vaccine Research
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday told the media that he had told the National Vaccines Committee (NVC) and the private sectors to quickly develop the specifications for the production of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Thai Lion Air to Resume Commercial Domestic Flights
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A local affiliate of the Indonesian budget carrier Thai Lion Air will become one of the first airlines to resume operations for domestic flights on May 1 after the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak forced the airline to suspend operations since March 25.
Army ‘Postpones’ 4.5 Bil. Baht Arms Deal After Online Outrage
BANGKOK — The army on Wednesday retreated from its proposal to buy 50 infantry carrier vehicles from the United States following a huge backlash on social media, army sources said.
