Daily New Infections Fall Again to 15, But 1 More Person Died
BANGKOK — An additional 15 people were infected with the coronavirus Wednesday, according to the government – the lowest daily count in recent weeks – though one more patient died of the virus.
Gov’t Extends Foreigners’ Stay to July 31, Halts 90-Day Report
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday approved another round of automatic visa extension for foreigners residing in Thailand, this time for a further three months.
Prayut Hints Businesses May Not Reopen by May 1
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is non-committal in reopening businesses by May 1 as speculated by some observers, saying on Tuesday there is “no rush.”
Thailand Falls Behind Myanmar in 2020 Press Freedom Index
BANGKOK — Thailand slipped in its press freedom index to 140 out of the 180 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Border – one rank behind Myanmar, a country many Thais associated with authoritarianism.
Bangkok Taxi Driver Named as Latest COVID-19 Fatality
BANGKOK — A taxi driver died from the coronavirus and 19 new cases of infection were found, the government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic said on Tuesday.
Army Officers Under Investigation After Drug Suspect Dies in Custody
NAKHON PHANOM — Seven army officers were put under a police investigation on Monday for the alleged abduction and assault that left one man dead and another in critical condition.
Army Jails Sergeant Who Tried to See Bedridden Mother During Lockdown
TRANG — Netizens on Monday raised a donation of 70,000 baht for a low-ranking soldier who was sent to jail after trying...
Woman Charged for Handing Out Donations, Breaching Virus Guidelines
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said a woman was slapped with a criminal charge for organizing a charity event without observing social distancing measures.
Prayut Asks Thailand’s ’20 Richest’ For Help in Virus Crisis
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s leader says he will appeal directly to the country’s 20 wealthiest people for assistance in overcoming the coronavirus crisis.
7,000 Curfew Arrests Made Over the Past Two Weeks: Police
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said more than 7,000 arrests related to emergency decree violations were made over the past two weeks since the government imposed a nationwide nighttime curfew.
