2 New Coronavirus Fatalities Reported in Thailand
BANGKOK — Two more patients died of coronavirus and related health complications, bringing the total death toll to 12, health officials said Wednesday.
Posting Coronavirus April Fools Jokes is Illegal, Police Say
BANGKOK — Posting April Fool’s Day jokes related to the coronavirus would result in criminal prosecution on charges of cybercrime, a national police spokesman warned.
Curfew Introduced in Bangkok’s Northwestern Suburb
NONTHABURI — An order issued on Tuesday evening asked residents in the northwestern part of Bangkok metropolis to stay indoor during nighttime due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Closed by Coronavirus Lockdown, FCCT Appeals for Donations
BANGKOK — Southeast Asia’s oldest club for foreign journalists said it may soon go out of business due to financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Bans Booze Sale to Curb Coronavirus Spread
SAKON NAKHON — Sakon Nakhon became the first province to ban the sale of alcohol in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, though a trade guild said the move may have the opposite effect.
Long Lines Continue at Immigration Despite Extra Venue
BANGKOK — Long lines continued to form at the Immigration Bureau in spite of the agency’s decision to open another venue for extending foreigners’ stay in Thailand for 30 days.
Musician Dies of Coronavirus, 10th Pandemic Death Toll
BANGKOK — Health officials on Tuesday reported the 10th death of coronavirus pandemic in Thailand as 127 new infections are confirmed.
Cops Hunting for Fugitive From Prison Riot Over Coronavirus
BURIRAM — A prisoner is still on the loose Monday after he fled a northeastern prison during a riot reportedly sparked by fears of coronavirus outbreak.
School Slasher Murders Girl, 2 Weeks After Release From Psych Ward
NAKHON PATHOM — Police on Monday said a 5-year-old girl in Nakhon Pathom province was murdered yesterday by the same woman convicted of knife attacks that wounded four schoolgirls 14 years ago.
Police Refute Report of Checkpoint Cop Infected With COVID-19
BANGKOK — Police on Monday insist media reports of a policeman assigned to the coronavirus screening checkpoint infected with coronavirus are unfounded.
