Police, Military Deny Knowledge of Mysterious Men at Protest
BANGKOK — Both police and the defense ministry maintain that they have no knowledge of the men in civilian clothes who were seen assisting security forces during a recent crackdown on demonstrators.
Thailand Reports First Doctor to Perish From Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A physician in Mahasarakham province died from the coronavirus in the early hours of Thursday, the first case of virus fatality among the health professionals in Thailand.
Mom Says Teacher Slaps 5-Yr-Old So Hard His Lip Split
CHONBURI — When a 5-year-old kindergartener swore at his friend for stealing his pencil box, his teacher walked over to him and slapped him so hard his lips cracked and bled, according to the child’s mother.
Hotel Threatens to Sue After Nightmarish Quarantine Review Goes Viral
PATTAYA — His journey began like any other traveler who arrived in Thailand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dunyawit Phadungsaeng landed at Suvarnabhumi, got on the bus headed to a quarantine hotel, and probably felt even a little excitement.
New Virus Cluster Found in Pathum Thani Fresh Market
PATHUM THANI — Health officials on Wednesday said they are conducting an aggressive testing operation in Pathum Thani, where a new cluster of coronavirus infection was reported in recent days.
Witnesses Say Police Used Tear Gas at Grand Palace Crackdown
BANGKOK — Eyewitnesses on Wednesday said they saw police using tear gas during clashes with anti-government protesters on Saturday – contradicting police’s claims.
Thai Airways to Pick Up Sinovac Doses on Feb. 24
BANGKOK — The first shipment of vaccine against COVID-19 for Thailand will be brought from China on a Thai Airways flight next week, the airline said Tuesday.
2 More COVID Deaths Reported, Anutin Insists Vaccine On the Way
BANGKOK — Two more COVID-19 deaths were reported as the government faced a no-confidence vote from the opposition for its alleged mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.
Netizens Poke Fun at Royai Thai Police English Exam
BANGKOK — A question in the police force entrance examination is making rounds on social media on Tuesday for its mind-boggling challenge: how do you spell the Royal Thai Police in English?
Police Defend Firing Live Rounds to Warn Protesters
BANGKOK — The top commander of Bangkok police force said a police officer was behaving properly when he shot live rounds over the weekend in a bid to fend off a crowd of pro-democracy protesters.
