Not Coronavirus: Airport Says Tourist Collapses Because He Was Drunk
SAMUT PRAKAN — A viral photo that shows a Chinese man collapsing on the floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport is unrelated to the coronavirus outbreak as alleged by social media, an airport official said.
Submarine Crew Flown Back From Wuhan – But No Evac for Civilians
BANGKOK — Foreign affairs minister Don Pramudwinai said there is no immediate plan to evacuate Thai nationals stranded in Wuhan, which has been placed under lockdown by the Chinese government in a bid to contain the new coronavirus contagion.
Thailand Reports 6 More Cases of Coronavirus, Bringing Tally to 14
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday it discovered six more cases of coronavirus infection in Thailand, bringing the total number to 14 so far since the outbreak in December.
Tourism Industry Fears Revenue Plunge Caused by China Travel Ban
BANGKOK — Thailand’s lucrative tourism industry is bracing for a severe slump in revenue after China suspended all outbound group tours in an effort to contain the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, trade guild representatives said Monday.
‘It’s Just a Flu,’ Health Min Insists Coronavirus Under Control
BANGKOK — The government on Monday said it is closely monitoring the coronavirus epidemic in Thailand, where officials have confirmed eight cases of infection so far.
2 Motorsai Charged with Assault For Headlocking GrabBike Rider
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said two motorcycle taxis were charged with assault for headlocking a GrabBike rider in a footage that went viral last week.
Foreigner’s Death Inside Airport Jail Blamed on ‘Illness’
ANGKOK — A 60-year-old Hungarian national was found dead inside an airport police station after spending just a day under detention, police said Monday.
Motosai Taxis Headlock GrabBike Rider, Ignore Calls to Police (Video)
BANGKOK — A viral video published on Friday shows a Grab driver crying out in pain as he is beaten bloody by two motorcycle taxis in Bangkok.
Chinese Tourist Confirmed as Thailand’s 5th Coronavirus Case
BANGKOK — A tourist from mainland China was admitted to a hospital where medical tests confirmed she was infected with a new strain of coronavirus, health officials said Friday.
Cops: ‘Ice the Casket Killer’ May Have Murdered At Least 3 Women
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said a man already suspected of killing a 22-year-old woman might have murdered at least two more victims following a discovery of almost 300 pieces of bones in the pond behind his home.
