Police Will Seek Max Punishment for Decree Violators
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they will seek maximum jail term from the court for those caught defying emergency decree measures, which includes a nighttime curfew set to come into effect tonight.
Thailand’s 50 Richest Less Rich Due to Pandemic, But Still Pretty Rich
BANGKOK — Thailand’s 50’s richest see their wealth dented due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but still maintain much of their money even as millions of Thais are at the risk of unemployment.
Gov’t Bans Media From Field Report During Virus Curfew
BANGKOK — Reporters are asked not to report in the field during the overnight curfew that will come into effect tonight, deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Friday.
Prayut Says 24-Hour Curfew May Follow as 4 New Virus Deaths Reported
BANGKOK — The Prime Minister may impose a total lockdown order if the number of those infected and killed by the coronavirus do not drop within a week, a government spokeswoman said, even as four more people died of the virus.
Chinese Virus Conspiracy Theories Picked Up By Thai Media
BANGKOK — A series of conspiracy theories promoted by the Chinese state media, which accused the United States of engineering the coronavirus as a bioweapon, is finding a large audience in Thailand thanks to uncritical coverage by some news agencies.
Prayut Imposes 10PM Nationwide Curfew in Bid to Stop Virus
BANGKOK — In a televised address, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday evening announces a nationwide curfew for the entire country, effectively from Friday onward.
Opinion: War Victims Are Next on COVID-19’s Path of Destruction
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Curfew By Other Name? Bangkok Orders All Shops To Close at Midnight
BANGKOK — All business enterprises, including convenience stores and roadside food stalls, in the capital must be closed at midnight starting tonight, the City Hall ordered Wednesday.
Gov’t MP Blames Amateur Housewives for Egg Shortages
BANGKOK — A pro-government lawmaker blamed young housewives for the ongoing egg shortages, saying they are only capable of making desperate egg dishes during their quarantines.
2 New Coronavirus Fatalities Reported in Thailand
BANGKOK — Two more patients died of coronavirus and related health complications, bringing the total death toll to 12, health officials said Wednesday.
