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.
Prayut’s Brother, Military Men Dominate Tourism Committee
BANGKOK — More than half of the newly-appointed Senate Committee on Tourism are military officers turned senators – including PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s younger brother.
85-Yr-Old Dies from Virus; Gov’t Hints At Relaxing Lockdown
BANGKOK — The government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic on Friday reported the 46th death in Thailand as 28 new infections are confirmed.
With Price High, Thais With Dwindling Incomes Sell off Gold
BANGKOK (AP) — With gold prices rising to a seven-year high, many Thais have been flocking to gold shops to trade in their necklaces, bracelets, rings and gold bars for cash, eager to reap profits during an economic downturn.
Official Says ‘No Animals Harmed’ In Fire at Controversial Zoo (Photos)
BANGKOK — The environment minister said Thursday no animal was harmed or killed in a fire that broke out at a shopping mall-operated zoo.
Prayut Walks Back on Slashing Cash Program, Blames ‘Miscommunication’
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said the government has enough money for the cash handout relief package to last for three months as planned.
At Wit’s End, Poorest Thais Turn to Charity for Survival in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A grandma selling shirts on Facebook Live for 3 baht. Blind masseuses struggling to navigate the government website for cash handouts. A taxi driver breaking down in tears on the news when he admits he has no food to eat.
Malaysian Tour Guide Among 3 New Virus Deaths
BANGKOK — Thailand reported three additional deaths related to the coronavirus and 29 more cases of infection on Thursday, raising the total tally to 2,672.
Siriraj Hospital Teams Up With Huawei, Adopts 5G Tech to Fight COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and China's Huawei Technologies on Wednesday have announced plans to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and 5G technology to Siriraj Public Hospital in the fight against Covid-19.
Blood Supplies Running Low After Pandemic Drives Donors Away
BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross is facing a severe shortage of blood supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization said Wednesday.
