3 High School Activists Indicted for Staging Anti-Gov’t Rally
BANGKOK — Three high school activists, the youngest of them 16, were indicted Thursday for their roles in organizing an anti-government protest in October.
BMA Dawdles Over Legal Action Against Celeb Party Virus Cluster
BANGKOK — No one has been held responsible so far for a celebrity’s birthday party blamed for at least 24 coronavirus infections, officials said Thursday.
89 Foreigners Arrested for Flouting COVID-19 Rules at Bar
BANGKOK (AP) — Police raided a party at a bar on a popular resort island in southern Thailand and arrested 89 foreigners for violating coronavirus regulations, officials said Wednesday.
Coronavirus Patients Say BMA Misprinted Their Travel Timelines
BANGKOK — The City Hall on Wednesday said four coronavirus patients would not reveal their travel history, an offense punishable by jail terms under epidemic laws, but two of them disputed the allegations.
Vaccine Sign-up Pushed Back, 1st Sign of Delay in Inoculation Drive
BANGKOK — Thailand’s ambitious plan to vaccinate its population against COVID-19 already ran into a delay, while a new virus fatality and more than 800 fresh infections were reported on Wednesday.
Rural Pupil Who Braves Scorching Sun for Internet Signal Goes Viral
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — To attend her online classes, high schooler Sirilak Ritbua had to stake a clear spot in a field, armed with only an umbrella against the relentless heat, for the internet signal.
Gov’t to Thanathorn: Current Vaccine Plans Are ‘Best Choice for Thailand’
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday defended its vaccination program as “the best choice” for Thailand amid renewed criticism from an opposition leader that the doses will only be enough for a fifth of the population.
Recruits Say Commander Beat, Tortured Them For Smoking Pot
CHONBURI — Police on Tuesday said they are investigating a claim by two army recruits that they were assaulted by their commanding officer after they were caught with marijuana at their base.
As Abortion Reform Nears Reality, Backlash From Catholic Church Begins
BANGKOK — The Senate on Monday endorsed a bill that would legalize abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy in compliance with a historic court rule – a move condemned by the Catholic Church leadership as “an immoral law.”
Samut Sakhon Finds 900 New Cases, Governor Remains in ICU
SAMUT SAKHON — More than 900 people were found infected with the coronavirus in Samut Sakhon province, local officials said Monday.
