Indictment of Royal Motorcade Case Delayed to March 31
BANGKOK — Prosecutors on Thursday deferred their decision on whether to indict a group of five activists accused of blocking Her Majesty the Queen’s motorcade to March 31, a defense attorney said.
Officials Show Off Skill of Manhandling Grandma for ID
SARABURI — Local officials in the rural district of Don Phut, Saraburi, came under fire Wednesday after they posted photos of themselves carrying a bedridden elderly woman to a district office to issue her with an ID card – instead of making one for her at home.
In a Sign of Reopening, Vaccine Set Aside for Tourist Destinations
BANGKOK — The tourism minister on Wednesday said up to 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been reserved for hospitality workers in five provinces most popular with foreign tourists – a sign that the country may be on track for a reopening.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Prayut Could Be ‘Too Old’ For Sinovac Jab
BANGKOK — A senior health official on Tuesday poured cold water on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s pledge to be the first Thai to get the COVID-19 vaccine, citing his age.
South Koreans Arrive for Thailand’s First ‘Golf Quarantine’
BANGKOK — The government pandemic center announced Monday that a group of 41 South Koreans have landed in Thailand for what is termed as the country’s first ever “golf quarantine.”
Family of Doctor Who Died of COVID Forwards Donations to Medical Funds
BANGKOK — The physician who died from the coronavirus would go on to save more lives even in his death.
‘DJ Matoom’ Given Jail Term for Hosting Virus Cluster Party
BANGKOK — A celebrity talk show host was convicted by a court on Friday for hosting a birthday party in Bangkok that later led to a cluster of coronavirus infection, defying health regulations imposed by the government.
‘Tell the Truth to Your Doctors,’ HealthMin Reels From Physician’s COVID Death
BANGKOK — Health authorities on Friday said guidelines for frontline health workers are being reviewed in the wake of the death of the first Thai doctor to perish from the coronavirus.
Man Marries ‘Mia Noi.’ Then ‘Mia Luang’ and Mom Arrive at the Wedding
CHAI NAT — Against a backdrop of white flowers, a police officer and his new bride were taking photos with guests. But then his wife, their kids, and his mom arrived at the wedding. Things got a little awkward from there.
Millions Donated to Elderly Mother Queuing Up for Gov’t Handout
KAMPHAENG PHET — Netizens have donated about 6 million baht – and counting – as of Thursday afternoon to an elderly woman and her son who were seen waiting in a long line to sign up for the government handout, called WeWin.
