Gov’t Reports Progress in Thailand’s Corona Vaccine
BANGKOK — Vaccines for the coronavirus produced by Thai scientists are expected to be available next year, the government said Wednesday.
3 New Infections Found, Gov’t Urges Wider Use of Tracing Site
BANGKOK — Thailand reported three new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, raising the total number of infections to 3,037 since the outbreak began.
Universities Set up Funds for Students Affected by COVID
BANGKOK — Prominent universities around Thailand are taking action to help students whose livelihood has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov’t Stockpiles Anti-Viral Drugs in Case of 2nd Wave Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) said in a press briefing on Tuesday that it is currently stockpiling about 400,000 doses of anti-viral drug Favipiravir, in case a second wave of COVID-19 outbreak erupts.
Thais Score Highest in Survey for Mask-Wearing
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are most likely to wear facemasks in public and use hand sanitizer among six ASEAN members.
Movie Productions Restart, Though Love Scene is Banned
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Culture said Monday that it has given the go ahead for movie and video producers to start rolling, however all must refrain from fight and love scenes and any physical contacts to stem the COVID-19 outbreak.
Malls Deploy Robots, Tracing QR Code for ‘New Normal’ Shopping
BANGKOK — Visiting malls – arguably the most favorite hobby for Bangkokians – is no longer casual like it used to be, prior to the coronavirus outbreak.
Crash Landing on Us: Thai Airways to Seek Bankruptcy Rehabilitation
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s flag carrier Thai Airways International will file a plan for restructuring its business with the Central Bankruptcy Court, a government spokeswoman said Monday.
3 New Virus Cases Found, Mall Tracing Site Questioned
BANGKOK — Officials said Monday three more people tested positive for the coronavirus, while questions are being raised at the efficiency of a virus tracing application touted by the authorities.
Masseurs Petition Gov’t for Reopening as Pandemic Eases
BANGKOK — A group of massage parlor operators on Monday urged the government to allow their businesses to reopen, citing a severe hardship many of them are facing.
