Jailed American Apologizes for Defaming Koh Chang Resort
TRAT — An American on Thursday offered a formal apology to a hotel that accused him of cybercrime for a series of disparaging reviews he wrote online – a complaint that resulted in the expat spending two nights in a police jail.
2 Stimulus Packages Planned to Salvage Economy Sickened by Virus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday proposed to the Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) two stimulus packages aimed at reviving a grim economy set in the last quarter of the year.
Pandemic Tourist Visas Shelved in Favor of Local Vacationers
BANGKOK — A visa program that would allow foreigners to visit Thailand and bring in the much needed tourism revenues was delayed until later this month for the sake of Thai tourists who wish to vacation without concerns of possible virus outbreak, officials said Thursday.
Student Protest to Accuse Teacher of Sexual Harassment
BANGKOK — Students at Sarawittaya School in Bangkok said they will stage a protest at the campus on Thursday afternoon to call for an end to series of sexual harassment and corporal punishment by one of their teachers.
Kindergarten Abuse: ‘Kru Jum’ Apologizes, Will Withdraw Charges Against Parents
BANGKOK — A babysitter accused of beating, bullying, shoving, and manhandling a dozen kindergarteners apologized on TV Wednesday for her actions.
Real or Fake? Cops Show Interpol Notice for ‘Boss Red Bull’
BANGKOK — Police said Wednesday a request for the arrest of the Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya was already issued by...
No Refunds: Gov’t Delays ‘Special Tourist Visas’ 2 Days Before Launch
PHUKET — A special visa that would allow tourists to visit Thailand during the coronavirus pandemic was delayed indefinitely just 48 hours before it was supposed to come into effect.
Prayut Orders Officials to Revise Patriotic Lectures at Schools
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has instructed security officials to find new ways to promote patriotism in schools after a defiant student stood up and interrupted one such lecture given by a soldier.
Tourists From Virus High Risk Countries Still Barred From Entering Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that long-stay tourists coming from high risk COVID-19 countries will not be allowed entry into Thailand.
Teachers Accused of Hitting Children Freed on 8,000-Baht Bond
NONTHABURI — New suspects accused of mistreating preschoolers at a school northwest of Bangkok were released on bail Tuesday, including teachers caught putting a 2-year-old pupil into a black plastic bag.
