Gov’t Seeks to Fix Errors That Allowed Infected Foreigners in
RAYONG (AP) — Authorities in Thailand urged almost 1,900 people to quarantine themselves and get tested for the coronavirus after a breakdown in screening allowed two foreigners with the disease to pose a risk to public health.
Ranger Shot Dead While Pursuing Illegal Logger
KAMPHAENG PHET — A man was arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly shooting dead a forest ranger who attempted to arrest him for illegal logging operation.
Caught in New Virus Fear, Koh Samet is Empty of Tourists Again
KOH SAMET — The popular tourist island of Koh Samet saw a sharp drop in visitors after news broke that a coronavirus-infected...
Embassies Won’t Issue Extension Papers for Citizens Stranded in Thailand
BANGKOK — Several embassies in Bangkok on Tuesday said they will not issue any further visa extension letters for their citizens when the overstay amnesty in the coronavirus pandemic expires on July 31.
Thai Muslims Debate Push for Same Sex Marriage Law
BANGKOK — Muslims in Thailand took to social media this past week to debate the merits of the Cabinet’s endorsement of a draft law that would permit same sex marriage.
Rayongers Queue up for Virus Test, Gov. Removed Over SNAFU
RAYONG — Dozens of Rayong residents lined up to take a swab test for the coronavirus on Tuesday amid growing concerns over a possible second wave of domestic outbreak.
Gov’t Apologizes, Discloses Venues Visited by Infected Egyptian
BANGKOK — The government coronavirus response center on Tuesday morning said an Egyptian pilot who tested positive for the coronavirus and his colleague visited at least two shopping malls in Rayong province.
Activist Cages Himself to Protest Animal Captivity in Pandemic
PHETCHABURI — The founder of an animal welfare organization is locking himself in a cage for a week to raise money for his effort to rescue caged animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues of Pilot Found With Virus Were Allowed to Leave Quarantine
BANGKOK — An Egyptian airman who tested positive for the coronavirus was part of a group who was permitted to leave their quarantine facility and visit public venues in Rayong province, officials said Monday.
School Holds Class in Tents After Losing Funds in Pandemic
MAHA SARAKHAM — Students in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham on Monday had to take their lessons in tents after their school’s funds were slashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.
