2 Men Die from COVID-19, 54 New Cases Reported in Thailand
BANGKOK — Two men have died due to the coronavirus in Thailand while 54 more people are infected, raising the total tally of confirmed cases to 2,423 as of Thursday.
Prachuap Officials Donate Full Salaries to COVID-19 Rescue Workers
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Local administrative officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Wednesday agreed to forego their salaries and donate them to support the ongoing effort to fight the coronavirus epidemic in the province.
Horse Movement Banned for 90 Days to Contain AHS Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday issued an order to ban the movement of all horses for 90 days in a bid to contain the African Horse Sickness (AHS) outbreak.
Prayut Extends Foreigners Stay to April 30 Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday signed the plan to grant automatic visa extensions for foreigners residing in Thailand to April 30.
3 Foreigners Die from COVID-19 in Thailand, Pushing Death Toll to 30
BANGKOK — Three foreign men have died from the coronavirus in Thailand, pushing the total virus death toll up to 30, health officials said Wednesday.
5,000 Baht Cash Handouts Extended to 6 Months
BANGKOK — The government’s 5,000-baht cash relief program for those put out of work by the coronavirus pandemic was extended to 6 months in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Recovered Virus Patients to Donate Blood Plasma for Cure Research
BANGKOK — Boxing fans who recovered from the coronavirus said Tuesday they are preparing to donate their blood plasma to help others with their recovery efforts and assist the ongoing quest to find a cure for the pandemic.
Resort Owner Takes in 3 Russian Tourists Stranded in Phuket
PHUKET — A hotel owner in the locked down island of Phuket on Tuesday said three Russians stranded there are now staying at the resort for free.
Petition Asks Gov’t to Allow Media Coverage in Curfew
BANGKOK — A media guild on Monday said it petitioned the Prime Minister to reconsider a ban on media field reporting during the nighttime curfew.
Gov’t Says Private Hospitals Can’t Charge COVID-19 Treatment
BANGKOK — The government on Saturday banned private hospitals from charging coronavirus patients for their treatments.
