More Blood Still Needed Despite Campaigns, Red Cross Says
BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross still needs more blood for its dwindling reserve after two weeks of nationwide campaign for donations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Booze Ban Extended Indefinitely to ‘Curb Coronavirus’
BANGKOK — Ban on sales of alcoholic beverages remain in effect until further notice, the government said Thursday.
It’s Official: Partial Business Reopening Set For May 3
BANGKOK — A number of business venues will be allowed to reopen beginning this Sunday, the government announced Thursday.
Stranded Russian Teaches English, Helps Out at Temple
SURAT THANI — A Russian man stranded in rural Thailand is working and teaching English at a temple in exchange for food and lodging.
NGO Calls for More Virus Protection in Detention Facilities
BANGKOK — Labor right groups urged the government to better protect foreign prisoners from the coronavirus, just as a Deputy PM on Wednesday is scheduled to visit a detention facility where 42 foreigners contracted the virus.
2 More Medical Workers Infected With Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Thailand recorded a third consecutive day with less than 10 new coronavirus cases, though two more medical personnel caught the virus, the government said on Wednesday.
Interested in Giving? Here’s How a Pandemic Charity Works Out
BANGKOK — With millions of people expected to lose their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, handouts of food and other essentials become increasingly more important to the poor.
Petition Asks Gov’t to Relax Ban on Booze Sales in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A group of alcohol sellers is urging PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen his restrictions on booze sales to alleviate the impact on the industry, a representative said Tuesday.
Security Officers Sweep Visitors Off Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA — Police in Pattaya on Monday said they arrested 23 people for breaking the city’s beach closure order.
Drunk Monks on Pickup Truck Busted for Curfew Violations
SI SAKET — Two monks were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday for drunk driving and breaking the curfew.
