Health Minister: Banning Chinese Tourists is Not a Solution
BANGKOK — Public health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday said imposing a travel ban on Chinese nationals would not help the government’s fight against coronavirus epidemic.
Young Thais at Highest Risk for STDs, Health Official Warns
BANGKOK — Thais, especially those under 25, are increasingly at risk of sexually transmitted diseases, a health official said Wednesday.
‘I Don’t Hate Chinese,’ Taxi Driver Speaks Out After Coronavirus Recovery
BANGKOK — One of the Thais infected with coronavirus was declared safe by the health ministry at a news conference on Wednesday, where he also spoke to the media about his ordeal.
Following Criticism, Cabinet Puts Price Control on Face Masks
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday placed face masks and hand sanitizers on the price control list in response to complaints of retailers profiteering from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
138 Thais Evacuated From Wuhan, 3 Others Barred From Leaving
CHONBURI — A plane carrying 138 Thai nationals from China’s Wuhan landed at a navy-run airport east of Bangkok on Tuesday night, upon which the passengers were immediately sent to a quarantine.
Thailand Reports 6 More Cases of Coronavirus, Including 4 Thais
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said six more cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in Thailand, adding the total number to 25 since the beginning of outbreak in December.
Chinese Tourists ‘Barred From Hua Hin Hotels’ Due to Virus Fears
HUA HIN — A Chinese tourist and her child nearly had to sleep on the streets in the resort town of Hua Hin because no hotel would take them, an activist said Tuesday.
Evac Plane Leaves for Wuhan; Anutin Not Onboard
BANGKOK — A plane dispatched by the Thai government is en route to China’s Wuhan on Tuesday morning to evacuate Thai nationals stranded in the locked down city.
Anutin’s Pledge to Evac Thais Tomorrow is Still Unconfirmed
BANGKOK — Thai evacuees from China’s Wuhan city are expected to land and be quarantined at a naval base outside Bangkok, navy chief said Monday.
Chiang Mai Restaurant Told to Remove ‘No Chinese Allowed’ Sign
CHIANG MAI — A restaurant owner in the northern province of Chiang Mai said on Sunday he was instructed by Tourist Police to remove a sign barring Chinese customers from eating there.
