Gov’t Rejects Proposal to Postpone May Holidays
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday voted down a proposal by the coronavirus taskforce to postpone all public holidays in May.
Daily New Infections Drop Below 10 Again, But 2 More Died
BANGKOK — The number of new coronavirus cases in Thailand dropped below 10 for the second consecutive day, though two more people died of the disease, the government said.
Coronavirus: Prachuap Temples Say They’re Running Out of Food
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Buddhist temples in a southern province are asking for help from the government on Monday because they are running out of donations and food due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jail Turned Into Field Hospital After 42 Foreigners Caught Virus
SONGKHLA — A detention facility is being turned into a field hospital after 42 of its foreign inmates reportedly contracted the coronavirus from an immigration officer, health officials said Sunday.
Relief Handout Called Off After 2,000 Showed Up
CHONBURI — A cash handout event in Chonburi was brought to an end earlier than expected because hundreds of people showed up, officials said.
Gov’t Proposes Postponing All May Holidays
BANGKOK — Prepare to say goodbye to all holidays next month.
Official Caught Extorting Money for Virus Health Stickers
BURIRAM — A local administrator in Buriram was charged with a criminal offense after he was caught demanding money from residents in exchange for ‘healthy stickers’ that they need to carry, the governor said Monday.
New Virus Cases Rise to 53, Highest Jump in Weeks
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand on Saturday saw a sudden spurt in COVID-19 patients with 53 new cases reported.
Virus Travel Restrictions Leave Space for Shy Sea Mammal
BANGKOK (AP) — It’s rare to see a threatened species of sea mammal in shallow waters in southern Thailand but thanks to travel restrictions that have stripped popular destinations of crowds of tourists, a large group of dugongs has made their presence known.
Thai YouTuber Who Records Life Overseas Dies of Coronavirus in UK
BANGKOK — A Thai YouTuber whose videos detail her life as a Thai wife in the United Kingdom died of the coronavirus, according to online accounts.
