Thailand Reports 60 New Virus Cases, the Highest Surge to Date
BANGKOK — The health ministry on Thursday said it discovered 60 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the country, the highest jump in number so far.
As Bangkok Nightlife Shuts Down, Business Guilds Plead Gov’t for Help
BANGKOK — Business associations on Wednesday urged the government to compensate those affected by a recent order to shut down bars and other nightlife establishments for two weeks.
Govt OKs Free Covid-19 Treatment for Foreigners – But the Money Never Arrived
BANGKOK — Foreigners suspected of having the coronavirus or diagnosed with it are supposed to be eligible for free treatment. But no one knows what happened to the funds.
People Are Hoarding Herb Classified as Useless Against Covid-19
PRACHINBURI — Health experts on Tuesday said a herbal medicine currently flying off the shelves across the country will not help protect against the novel strain of coronavirus.
HealthMin Says Quarantine is Now in Effect for Travelers from 4 Nations
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday again revived the possibility of mandatory quarantine for foreign travelers from high-risk countries.
Govt Scraps Songkran Celebrations, Closes Down Schools
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday escalated its response to the coronavirus outbreak by indefinitely postponing the Thai New Year holidays, closing down schools, and imposing quarantines for travelers from several nations.
Thailand Ready for Stage 3 Virus Outbreak, Prayut Says
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday announced on national TV that the government is ready to step up measures to contain COVID-19 if the country reached the so-called Stage 3 virus outbreak, or the full-blown epidemic.
Some Hospitals Apply ‘Farang Pricing’ for Coronavirus Testing
BANGKOK — At least two hospitals in Bangkok are charging foreigners more for coronavirus tests, a survey found on Monday.
Man Defies Order to Stop Spraying People With ‘Disinfectant’
BANGKOK — A self-proclaimed volunteer on Friday refused to comply with orders from officials to stop soaking members of the public with mysterious chemicals that supposedly combat the coronavirus.
Health Minister: ‘Dirty’ Europeans Pose Virus Risks to Thailand
BANGKOK — A Twitter account reportedly operated by Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul doubled down on his discriminatory remark on Western tourists, saying that they are “dirty” and more likely to spread coronavirus than Asians.
