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Thai returnees get a COVID-19 test on May 21, 2020 at Sadao border checkpoint.

Following China’s Pattern, Thailand Sees Rise in Imported Cases

BANGKOK — The number of new coronavirus cases in Thailand rose above 10 after two weeks of waning infections due to infection found among those returning from overseas, the government announced Thursday.

Dengue Fever in Isaan Kills 2, Sickens More Than 1,000

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima said on Tuesday that a prevalent dengue fever outbreak had already killed two and sickened more than 1,000 residents since the beginning of 2020.

Elderly Group Makes Leaf Plates for Green-Conscious Vendors

LOEI — A group of elderly citizens and craftsmen with disabilities are selling biodegradable leaf plates for extra income during the coronavirus pandemic – and helping the environment at the same time.

Residents Complain of Cables Invading Their Homes

PHETCHABUN — The cables started appearing in Pong Kham Fak village in November. Since then, the community has been filled with wires draped over roofs, cutting across roads, blocking house entrances, and even taking up farming space.
Thai returnees depart to a state quarantine facility on April 16, 2020.

9 More Thais in State Quarantine Found With COVID-19

BANGKOK — Nine more people quarantined upon returning from overseas tested positive for the coronavirus, the government announced Wednesday.

3 Dead in Shooting Rampage at Public Radio Station

PHITSANULOK — A gunman killed at least three people at a state radio station in Phitsanulok province on Wednesday, police said.
The man's body being removed from water on May 26, 2020.

Foreigner Found Dead In Koh Phi Phi National Park

KRABI — Police said Tuesday they’re trying to identify a body found off the coast of Koh Poda in the south.
A notice signaling content blocked by the government.

True Online Admits Blocking PornHub in Thailand

BANGKOK — True Online said Monday it restricted access to PornHub website, drawing ridicule from netizens.
A woman is discharged from a state quarantine facility in Bangkok on April 16, 2020.

3 Thais in State Quarantine Infected, No New Deaths

BANGKOK — Three people quarantined upon returning from overseas tested positive for the coronavirus, the government announced Tuesday.
A Dec. 27, 2016, file photo shows a low water level in the Mekong River in Thailand.

Rebutting US Claims, China Says Dams Unrelated to Thai Drought

BANGKOK — The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok on Monday dismissed a US-funded study accusing China’s dams of hoarding water in the vital Mekong River.

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