Bail Revoked for Reform Protest Leader Arnon
Update: Panupong Jadnok is still also jailed after refusing to file for bail.
BANGKOK — The court on Thursday...
‘There is No Justice!’ Contestants Protest ‘Rigged’ Pageant
SONGKHLA — The largest pageant in the south was interrupted on Monday night by an angry contestant who spoke on behalf of...
When Will Thailand Reopen for Tourism? Even Officials Don’t Have a Clue
BANGKOK — Here’s a pro tip when you see headlines proclaiming Thailand is set to reopen its border for foreign tourists in whatever month: take it with a grain of salt, because the people responsible don’t know when either.
Police To Remount ‘Boss Red Bull’ Extradition Effort
BANGKOK — Police on Wednesday said they will take all necessary actions to bring back the Red Bull empire heir to face justice in Thailand after the court approved a new arrest warrant on charges of killing a policeman with his Ferrari back in 2012.
Cabinet Injects 1 Billion Baht into Corona Vaccine Efforts
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Cabinet meeting on Tuesday rubber stamped 1 billion baht (31.7 million U.S. dollars) in funding for the National Vaccine Institute to support development and production of vaccines against COVID-19 and other diseases.
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.
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.
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.
Thailand Eyes Russian Corona Vaccines, With Some Skepticism
BANGKOK — The Thai government is considering a plan to obtain vaccines for the coronavirus from Russia, though more studies are needed into their effectiveness, a health official said.
