1 New Virus Death Reported; Daily Infections Fall to 50
BANGKOK — Health officials on Friday announced one additional death and 50 new infected due to the coronavirus.
Gov’t Tells 10,000+ Thais Marooned Overseas to Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — The government on Thursday said more than 10,000 Thais stranded abroad should only come home if it is absolutely necessary.
8 Medical Workers at Mongkutwattana Hospital Caught Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A hospital in Bangkok reported on Wednesday that eight medical workers there have been infected with the coronavirus.
Bangkok To Ban Sale of Booze for 10 Days Starting Friday
BANGKOK — Bangkok City Hall is preparing to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol starting Friday with a stated aim to curb gatherings and coronavirus infection.
Five Out of 122 Arrested Gamblers Suspected of Having Coronavirus
NONTHABURI — Over 120 people were arrested for gambling and flouting social distancing measures in Nonthaburi province on Wednesday, while five of them are suspected of having the coronavirus.
Pattaya Announces Coronavirus Lockdown, Keeps Out All Visitors
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's eastern seaside tourist city Pattaya is imposing a temporary lockdown to keep out all visitors in sustained effort to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horse Movement Banned for 90 Days to Contain AHS Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday issued an order to ban the movement of all horses for 90 days in a bid to contain the African Horse Sickness (AHS) outbreak.
Surge in COVID-19 Infections Linked to Southern Muslim Pilgrimage
BANGKOK — A recent religious pilgrimage to Indonesia emerges as a new cluster of coronavirus infections after a group of southern Muslims defied health advisories and took part in the trip amid the outbreak.
Prayut Extends Foreigners Stay to April 30 Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday signed the plan to grant automatic visa extensions for foreigners residing in Thailand to April 30.
Overstay Amnesty Cleared by Cabinet, Awaiting PM’s Final Approval
BANGKOK — The Immigration Bureau on Wednesday said the government has approved the plan to offer automatic visa extensions for foreigners, though it will not come into effect until it has been signed by the Prime Minister.
