Lawyer Implicates More Politicians in Mask Hoarding Ring
BANGKOK — A lawyer on Thursday said a group of politicians was involved in a conspiracy that led to scarcity of face masks in Thailand and then sold them at overpriced fees for profits.
Lopburi’s Monkeys Food War Blamed on Plunge in Tourism
LOPBURI — Eyewitnesses on Thursday said a shortage of food offerings from tourists led to a brawl involving around a thousand monkeys in the historic city of Lopburi.
Suvarnabhumi, Thai Airways Chiefs Quit Over Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Frustration over the government’s botched responses to the coronavirus epidemic reportedly caused two aviation czars to resign from their post on Thursday.
Gov’t Cancels Order Cancelling Visa-on-Arrivals
BANGKOK — The government on Thursday withdrew its suspension of visa-on-arrivals less than 24 hours after they issued the order, citing the need for more research.
11 Contract Coronavirus After Sharing Cup, Cigarette at Party
BANGKOK — Eleven Thais were diagnosed with the coronavirus after they shared a glass for drinks and passed around the same cigarette at a recent party, the health ministry said Thursday.
Gov’t Revives Quarantine Threat for Foreign Travelers
BANGKOK — A minister on Wednesday said foreign travelers from four countries will be subject to a 14-day quarantine inside an airport hotel, the latest claim in a series of contradicting remarks by the government on coronavirus measures.
Foreigners Must Bankroll Their Covid-19 Treatment in Thailand: Officials
BANGKOK — Foreign tourists must rely on their own funds or insurance to pay for their treatment if they test positive for coronavirus in Thailand, government officials said.
Thai Airport Staff Infected With Coronavirus as Tally Rises to 59
BANGKOK — Six new patients, along with an immigration officer and an airport worker, tested positive for the novel strain of coronavirus, health officials said.
Some Residents are Shunning Quarantines for ‘Little Ghosts’
BANGKOK — Local residents in four provinces staged protests on Tuesday over plans to designate facilities in their respective neighborhoods as coronavirus quarantines.
CP Group Buying Tesco’s Thai, Malaysian Stores
BANGKOK (AP) — British supermarket chain Tesco has agreed to a $10.6 billion deal to sell all its stores in Thailand and Malaysia to companies belonging to the CP Group, Thailand’s biggest conglomerate.
