Bangkok Nightlife Clusters Expose Thailand’s Virus Stumbles
BANGKOK (AP) — When Thailand's transport minister was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, it was Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha who got a headache.
Thailand Faces Growing Outbreak Ahead of New Year Travel
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities were struggling Friday to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak just days before the country's traditional Songkran New Year’s holiday, when millions of people travel around the country.
Transport Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
BURIRAM — Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob on Wednesday said he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Bangkok Orders Bar Closings To Stop Virus Spread
BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in Thailand's capital on Monday ordered a two-week closure of all entertainment venues in three districts to try to limit the spread of the coronavirus from nightspots there.
Thailand Reduces Quarantine, Paperwork for Vaccinated
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Thursday began halving the quarantine time for vaccinated visitors as a first step to allowing inoculated people into the country without the need to isolate.
5 Activists Indicted Over Alleged Attempt To Harm Queen
BANGKOK (AP) — Prosecutors in Thailand indicted five pro-democracy activists on Wednesday on changes of attempting to harm the queen during a street demonstration last October in which some protesters shouted slogans critical of the monarchy.
‘I Will Do Everything I Can:’ Miss Grand Myanmar Seeks Refuge in Thailand
BANGKOK — Speaking through tears Wednesday, a pageant queen who called for international aid onstage said she would be staying in Thailand for the time being out of concerns for her safety.
Thailand Denies Forcing Fleeing Villagers Back To Myanmar
MAE SAM LAEP (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister denied Tuesday that his country’s security forces forced villagers back to Myanmar who had fled from military airstrikes, saying they returned home on their own accord.
Thai Soldiers Send Back Refugees Fleeing Myanmar
MAE SAKOEP, Thailand (AP) — Thai soldiers began sending back some of the thousands of people who have fled a series of airstrikes by the military in neighboring Myanmar, people familiar with the matter said Monday. But Thai officials denied that as the insecurity on the border added a new dimension to an already volatile crisis set off by a coup in Myanmar.
Thousands Flee Into Thailand Following Myanmar Air Strikes
YANGON (AP) — Thai authorities along the country's northwestern border braced themselves Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes from the Myanmar military.
