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A worker disinfects a guardhouse at the Government House on March 18, 2020.

Thailand’s Daily Infection Rises to 188, a Twofold Increase

BANGKOK — Thailand on Sunday reported 188 new cases of coronavirus infection, twice the number of cases reported yesterday.

Cops Hunting for Man Who Smeared Saliva on BTS Elevator Buttons

BANGKOK — Police are on the hunt for a man caught on CCTV smearing his saliva on the elevator buttons at BTS National Stadium Friday to check if he has the coronavirus.
Pongsathorn Patint and Rajan Kaewkohlaba during their crime reenactment at a resort on Koh Phangan on March 20, 2020.

Two Thai Men Confess to Raping American Tourist on Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI — Police on Friday said two local men on a popular tourist island confessed to sexually assaulting a foreign tourist.
People line up in front of the Royal Thai Embassy in London. Photo: Sirada K Ning / Facebook

Thais Overseas Say They’re Stranded by New Virus Rule

BANGKOK — Many Thais living overseas on Thursday said the new government’s mandate against coronavirus infection would make their trips home almost impossible under the current circumstances.

Doctors Estimate 7,000 Deaths if Lockdown is Not Imposed

BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha was told earlier this week that coronavirus infections in Thailand could surge to as many as 350,000 if a lockdown measure is not implemented, a news site reported Friday.
Soldiers disinfect a bus stop in front of Future Park shopping mall in Pathum Thani province on March 20, 2020.

Coronavirus Cases in Thailand Jump Above 300, Expected to Rise

BANGKOK — Thailand on Friday reported 50 new cases of coronavirus infection, the second day of additional cases discovered in the dozens.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, center, during a meeting with health officials at the Ministry of Public Health on March 19, 2020.

Prayut Orders ALL Travelers to Present Virus Certificate

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said travelers, whether they are Thais or foreigners, must present their health certificates before boarding planes to Thailand, regardless of their flight origins.

Thailand Reports 60 New Virus Cases, the Highest Surge to Date

BANGKOK — The health ministry on Thursday said it discovered 60 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the country, the highest jump in number so far.
Travelers go through a health quarantine checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport on March 4, 2020.

Gov’t Refutes Gov’t’s Order Requiring Travelers to Present Virus Certificate

BANGKOK — An aviation authority’s announcement that all air travelers from 11 countries must present their health certificates before boarding planes to Thailand was dismissed on Wednesday by a transport minister.

Healthmin to Install 400 More Beds for Virus Patients

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai ministry of public health on Wednesday reassured the public that there will be sufficient hospital beds to accommodate COVID-19 patients.

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