Singer Marooned in Bahrain by Virus Lockdown Pleads For Help
MANAMA, Bahrain — A Thai singer stuck in Bahrain is asking the government to let him and dozens of other Thais stuck...
Chaos at Ministry as Protesters Demand 5,000 Baht Cash Relief
BANGKOK — A hundred people who failed to receive the government's 5,000-baht monthly rescue package cash staged a protest at the Finance Ministry on Tuesday.
Reported Infections Rise to 34, Bangkok Bus Driver Death Confirmed
BANGKOK — The government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic on Tuesday reported an additional death related to COVID-19 and 34 more cases of infection, raising the total tally to 2,613.
100,000 Thais Face Severe Alcohol Withdrawal During Virus Booze Ban
BANGKOK — Up to 100,000 Thais who are severely dependent on alcohol are at risk amid the nationwide booze ban, an expert said Monday.
Daily Reported Infections Fall to 28; But 2 More Died of Virus
BANGKOK — Thailand reported two additional deaths related to the coronavirus and 28 more cases of infection on Monday, raising the total tally to 2,579.
Pandemic Booze Ban Now Effective Nationwide
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — All provinces of Thailand are currently banning the sales of any alcoholic beverages at least the middle of next week to stem the COVID-19 pandemic, said government officials on Sunday.
Gov’t Says Pandemic Isn’t ‘Disaster,’ Denying Funds to Local Agencies
BANGKOK — Local administration organizations are struggling to secure coronavirus relief funds from the government after the Ministry of Interior Affairs refused to categorize the epidemic as a disaster, an opposition MP said Friday.
Coronavirus Booze Bans Spread to 19 Provinces
BANGKOK — In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials in 19 provinces nationwide as of Friday have enacted a ban on the sale of alcohol, purportedly to prevent parties during the upcoming Thai New Year.
Gov’t Tells 10,000+ Thais Marooned Overseas to Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — The government on Thursday said more than 10,000 Thais stranded abroad should only come home if it is absolutely necessary.
Bangkok To Ban Sale of Booze for 10 Days Starting Friday
BANGKOK — Bangkok City Hall is preparing to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol starting Friday with a stated aim to curb gatherings and coronavirus infection.
