Taiwan Donates 2 Million Face Masks to Japan
TAIPEI (Kyodo) — Taiwan on Thursday donated 2 million face masks to Japan for provision to frontline medical personnel to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Some People Turn to Herbal Medicine for Virus Without Proof
NEW DELHI (AP) — With no approved drugs for the new coronavirus, some people are turning to alternative medicines, often with governments promoting them.
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.
At Wit’s End, Poorest Thais Turn to Charity for Survival in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A grandma selling shirts on Facebook Live for 3 baht. Blind masseuses struggling to navigate the government website for cash handouts. A taxi driver breaking down in tears on the news when he admits he has no food to eat.
Man Prosecuted for Defaming King Dies in Apparent Suicide
BANGKOK — A man charged with cybercrime for allegedly insulting the monarchy on social media was found dead in what authorities believed to be a suicide, his attorney said Thursday.
Expert Proposes Re-Opening Businesses in Pandemic by ‘Zoning’
BANGKOK — A senior economist on Wednesday said businesses should be allowed to return to normalcy at a different pace amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Siriraj Hospital Teams Up With Huawei, Adopts 5G Tech to Fight COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and China's Huawei Technologies on Wednesday have announced plans to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and 5G technology to Siriraj Public Hospital in the fight against Covid-19.
International Community Slams Trump’s WHO Defunding
BEIJING (Xinhua) — The international community has regretted U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend funding to the World Health Organization (WHO), voicing support for and highlighting the organization's crucial role in guiding global efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
South Korean Ruling Party Wins Vote Held Amid Virus Fears
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The ruling liberal party secured a resounding victory in South Korea’s parliamentary elections, which had the highest turnout in nearly three decades despite the coronavirus sickening thousands and forcing social distancing at polling places.
