Stranded Foreigners Ordered to File for Extensions at Immigration
BANGKOK — Due to the ongoing worldwide travel disruption caused by the coronavirus epidemic, the Thai immigration said it will allow foreigners marooned in Thailand to extend their stay for up to 30 days.
2 More Medical Workers Infected With Coronavirus
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday said 107 new cases of coronavirus infection, along with two medical personnel, were reported in Thailand.
Boxing Stadium at Epicenter of Outbreak Defied Closure Order
BANGKOK — Details emerged on Tuesday that an army-owned boxing stadium ignored a government shutdown order, and held a match that later contributed to nearly a sixth of all confirmed coronavirus cases in Thailand.
BTS Elevator Saliva Smearer Sentenced to Jail
BANGKOK — A man arrested for smearing his saliva all over the elevator buttons at a skytrain station last week was sentenced to 15 days in detention by a court on Tuesday.
1 Thai Dies in US from Coronavirus, Domestic Infections at 721
BANGKOK — One Thai died overseas from the coronavirus, while the Ministry of Public Health on Monday said 122 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in Thailand, raising the total tally to 721 since the outbreak began.
Thailand’s Daily Infection Rises to 188, a Twofold Increase
BANGKOK — Thailand on Sunday reported 188 new cases of coronavirus infection, twice the number of cases reported yesterday.
Doctors Estimate 7,000 Deaths if Lockdown is Not Imposed
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha was told earlier this week that coronavirus infections in Thailand could surge to as many as 350,000 if a lockdown measure is not implemented, a news site reported Friday.
Coronavirus Cases in Thailand Jump Above 300, Expected to Rise
BANGKOK — Thailand on Friday reported 50 new cases of coronavirus infection, the second day of additional cases discovered in the dozens.
Prayut Orders ALL Travelers to Present Virus Certificate
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said travelers, whether they are Thais or foreigners, must present their health certificates before boarding planes to Thailand, regardless of their flight origins.
Thailand Reports 60 New Virus Cases, the Highest Surge to Date
BANGKOK — The health ministry on Thursday said it discovered 60 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the country, the highest jump in number so far.
