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Scene of an immigration office in Surat Thani province on April 8, 2020.

Gov’t Extends Foreigners’ Stay to July 31, Halts 90-Day Report

BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday approved another round of automatic visa extension for foreigners residing in Thailand, this time for a further three months.
A file photo of taxis in Bangkok.

Bangkok Taxi Driver Named as Latest COVID-19 Fatality

BANGKOK — A taxi driver died from the coronavirus and 19 new cases of infection were found, the government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic said on Tuesday.

Army Officers Under Investigation After Drug Suspect Dies in Custody

NAKHON PHANOM — Seven army officers were put under a police investigation on Monday for the alleged abduction and assault that left one man dead and another in critical condition.

Woman Charged for Handing Out Donations, Breaching Virus Guidelines

BANGKOK — Police on Monday said a woman was slapped with a criminal charge for organizing a charity event without observing social distancing measures.
Security officials in Trang province arrest two men for possession of amphetamine and a bottle of kratom cocktail at a COVID-19 checkpoint on April 16, 2020.

7,000 Curfew Arrests Made Over the Past Two Weeks: Police

BANGKOK — Police on Friday said more than 7,000 arrests related to emergency decree violations were made over the past two weeks since the government imposed a nationwide nighttime curfew.
A health official in protective clothing talks to a woman at a health quarantine checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport on April 16, 2020.

85-Yr-Old Dies from Virus; Gov’t Hints At Relaxing Lockdown

BANGKOK — The government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic on Friday reported the 46th death in Thailand as 28 new infections are confirmed.

Official Says ‘No Animals Harmed’ In Fire at Controversial Zoo (Photos)

BANGKOK — The environment minister said Thursday no animal was harmed or killed in a fire that broke out at a shopping mall-operated zoo.

Malaysian Tour Guide Among 3 New Virus Deaths

BANGKOK — Thailand reported three additional deaths related to the coronavirus and 29 more cases of infection on Thursday, raising the total tally to 2,672.

Blood Supplies Running Low After Pandemic Drives Donors Away

BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross is facing a severe shortage of blood supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization said Wednesday.

100,000 Thais Face Severe Alcohol Withdrawal During Virus Booze Ban

BANGKOK — Up to 100,000 Thais who are severely dependent on alcohol are at risk amid the nationwide booze ban, an expert said Monday.

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