Delayed By Pandemic, Wuhan Couple Finally Gets Wedding Photoshoot
WUHAN (Xinhua) — Luo Jian and Cheng Yishuang, a young couple in Wuhan, had planned to get wedding photos taken and hold wedding ceremony in the city after the Spring Festival, which fell on Jan. 25 this year.
Trump Claims He Has ‘Total’ Authority Over Reopening Economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed the “total” authority to decide how and when to reopen the economy after weeks of tough social distancing guidelines aimed at fighting the new coronavirus.
Man Driven Jobless by COVID-19 Asks to be Jailed
PHUKET — Holding a single yaa baa pill wrapped in foil, Chaiyapon walked into the Wichit Police Station and asked police to arrest him for possession.
Bangkok Bus Driver Dies Of Coronavirus, Officials Say
BANGKOK — A public bus driver serving the capital has died of the coronavirus, the city transportation authority announced on Monday, confirming an earlier rumor of an infection within the agency.
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.
Thailand to See a Stormy Non-Songkran Amid Rising Temperatures
BANGKOK — As if the coronavirus outbreak, cancellation of Songkran festivals, and nationwide booze ban weren’t enough to dampen spirits, Thailand will also see a few days of summer showers and thunderstorms.
Daily Reported Infections Fall to 28; But 2 More Died of Virus
BANGKOK — Thailand reported two additional deaths related to the coronavirus and 28 more cases of infection on Monday, raising the total tally to 2,579.
Tired of City Hustle, Chinese Urbanites Take Up Rural Farming
CHANGSHA (Xinhua) — With a gentle spring breeze stroking her face, seven-year-old Guoguo meticulously takes on the responsibility of taking care of dozens of vegetable seedlings in a rural garden rented by her parents two years ago in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.
Signs Missed and Steps Slowed in Trump’s Pandemic Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late.
Japanese Head to Work Despite Abe’s Call for Telework
TOKYO (Kyodo) — With face masks on, many Japanese people headed to work as usual on Monday, the first business day since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for a 70 percent reduction in commuters to curb new coronavirus infections.
