4 More People Test Positive for Coronavirus in Thailand
BANGKOK — An Italian national and a Chinese man, along with two Thais, were found to have the coronavirus, bringing the total cases of infection in Thailand to 47, health officials said.
Some Workers Fleeing Virus-Hit South Korea To Be Quarantined
BANGKOK — Reversing its stance announced just a day earlier, the government on Wednesday said some of the Thai migrant workers fleeing the coronavirus epidemic in South Korea will spend 14 days in quarantine.
Arrested Vendor Says She Sells 200,000 Reused Masks
SARABURI — The owner of a shop in Saraburi province where workers were caught repackaging and reselling used face masks were charged with fraud, police said Wednesday.
Gov’t Takes Full Control Over Distribution of Face Masks
BANGKOK — The government on Wednesday said it will take full control over the distribution of face masks due to shortages arising from the fear of coronavirus outbreak.
School Suspends Teacher Who Molested Boys in Exchange for Grades
BANGKOK — A teacher identified by students as a serial sexual predator was suspended from a school in Nakhon Pathom, an education official said Tuesday.
Cops Bust Shop Recycling Thousands of Used Face Masks
SARABURI — Police on Monday raided a shop in Saraburi province where thousands of used face masks were allegedly recycled for new customers.
Thailand Adds Covid-19 to National Healthcare Program
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Monday that the board of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has approved the inclusion COVID-19 into its health care coverage program.
Scorched by Wildfire, Phu Kradueng to Close For Most of 2020
LOEI — A popular national park in Isaan will be closed for half a year due to widespread devastation caused by a recent wildfire, the environment minister said Monday.
Thai Coronavirus Cases Reach 43, MotoGP Cancelled
BANGKOK — A 22-year-old woman was identified as the latest case of confirmed coronavirus infection, bringing the total count to 43, Health officials said on Monday morning.
Popular Erawan Shrine Struggles With Coronavirus Impact
BANGKOK — Even the gods in Bangkok are hit hard by the coronavirus – or at least those making money out of the gods.
