Pattaya Reaffirms Pandemic’s Beach Drinking, Partying Ban
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Authorities are stepping up patrols along the beaches of Pattaya to keep people from partying or tending to drinking sprees, confirmed Pattaya Governor Sonthaya Khunpluem on Monday.
Gov’t Reports Only One New Virus Case, Credits Mask Wearing
BANGKOK — Thailand reported a new case of coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 2,988 since the outbreak began.
Social Distancing Derailed by Rush Hour BTS Breakdown
BANGKOK — Dozens of commuters were left stranded on skytrain carriages on Tuesday morning during hours-long system failure.
Ready for Takeoff: 28 Airports Reopen After Virus Lockdown
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Monday that it has granted permission to 28 airports in Thailand to resume domestic services.
Officials Say Yala’s Virus Cases are False Positives
BANGKOK — Health officials on Monday said machine error led to a false report of 40 new coronavirus cases in Yala province over the weekend.
18 More Foreign Inmates Infected With Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Eighteen more foreigners held at the immigration jail in Songkhla province were infected with coronavirus, the government said Monday.
Phuket Allows 15,000 Employees to Leave Island After Lockdown
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Phuket province has begun to allow employees to leave the tourist island on condition that they do not come back until the COVID-19 situation has eased.
Gov’t Relaxes Booze Ban, Allows Takeaway Sales
BANGKOK — The government on Friday permits alcoholic beverages to be sold, but only in takeaway settings.
Bangkok Hairstylist Gives Free Haircuts to Health Frontliners
BANGKOK (AP) — Scrubs may be in fashion during the coronavirus crisis, but split ends — never. That’s where Pornsupa Hattayong comes in.
DMK Expects 4,000 Pax This Long Weekend, Down From Usual 100,000
BANGKOK — Officials at Don Mueang Airport on Thursday said only 4,000 people will be traveling per day during the four-day holidays this weekend.
