Govt OKs Free Covid-19 Treatment for Foreigners – But the Money Never Arrived
BANGKOK — Foreigners suspected of having the coronavirus or diagnosed with it are supposed to be eligible for free treatment. But no one knows what happened to the funds.
More Infections Linked to Boxing Stadium, Raising Tally to 212
BANGKOK — Thailand on Wednesday reported 35 new cases of coronavirus infection, raising the total number to 212 since the outbreak began.
HealthMin Says Quarantine is Now in Effect for Travelers from 4 Nations
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday again revived the possibility of mandatory quarantine for foreign travelers from high-risk countries.
Govt Scraps Songkran Celebrations, Closes Down Schools
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday escalated its response to the coronavirus outbreak by indefinitely postponing the Thai New Year holidays, closing down schools, and imposing quarantines for travelers from several nations.
New Cluster of 30 Patients Linked to Boxing Stadium
BANGKOK — Eleven people who went to Lumpinee Boxing Stadium with a cluster of coronavirus patients were among the 30 new cases of infection reported in Thailand, a health official said Tuesday.
HealthMin Deletes Sexual Assault Advisory After Backlash
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Monday removed its online post that suggested it was women’s responsibility to avoid sexual assaults.
Ex-Airport Worker Steals From German Tourist at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK — A former employee of Suvarnabhumi Airport was charged with theft Monday for allegedly stealing money and travel documents from a German tourist at the airport.
HealthMin Reports 33 New Cases, Tells Public to Avoid Crowds
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Health on Monday said 33 new cases of Covid-19 infection were reported in Thailand, bringing the total tally to 147 since the outbreak began.
Some Hospitals Apply ‘Farang Pricing’ for Coronavirus Testing
BANGKOK — At least two hospitals in Bangkok are charging foreigners more for coronavirus tests, a survey found on Monday.
TV Celeb Among New Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Saturday reported seven new COVID-19 cases, including four members of the same family and celebrity TV actor Matthew Dean.
