Officials Play Down Virus Risk From Cases Outside Quarantine
BANGKOK — Two women who tested positive for the coronavirus after completing their 14-day quarantine have no risk transmitting the virus to others, health officials said Wednesday.
Arnon Arrested, Again, for Leading Reform Protest
BANGKOK — Civil rights lawyer and activist Arnon Nampha was arrested Wednesday evening on charges related to a Harry Potter-themed political rally earlier this month.
Hospital Finds Virus Case Outside Quarantine: Officials
SAMUT PRAKAN — Medical officials say a Thai man tested positive for the coronavirus at a hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday.
No Virus Found On Thais In Contact with Infected Malaysian
CHIANG MAI — Officials on Wednesday said they have not found any coronavirus infection among those who had been in close contact with a Malaysian man who tested positive after returning to his hometown from Thailand.
Virus Decree Extension Proposed for Another Month
BANGKOK — The government’s coronavirus response center will propose to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha for the emergency decree to be extended another month, an army commander said Wednesday.
Lawyer Group Counts 47 Cases of School Protester Harassment
BANGKOK — A civil rights advocate group on Tuesday said they are troubled by reports that some student protesters have been intimidated or harassed by those who disagree with their views.
Cadet Who Died in Training Called Up to Join Military
BANGKOK — The army apologized Tuesday for sending a letter threatening legal action for draft avoidance to a cadet who died three years ago during his training at an armed forces academy.
Thailand Not Immune to 2nd Wave of Virus Pandemic, Experts Warn
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Despite Thailand passing a record 80 days free from locally acquired infections of COVID-19, Thai health experts warned on Monday that the country is not immune to a second wave of infections.
Battered by Virus, Thai GDP Suffers Biggest Decline in 22 Years
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s economy contracted at a 12.2% annual rate in the April-June quarter, its sharpest downturn since the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s.
Police Say No Signal Jammers Sent to Sunday Protest
BANGKOK — Police say no attempt was made to disrupt the mobile phone signal at the massive pro-democracy rally on Sunday, despite photos circulated online that purported to show jamming equipment.
