Huawei Reports Record Sales Despite Row With U.S.
BEIJING (Kyodo) — Chinese telecom-equipment giant Huawei Technologies Co. on Tuesday reported record sales and net profits for 2019, despite U.S. attempts to exclude the company from government contracts on grounds of security concerns.
Fake News or the Truth? Russia Cracks Down on Virus Postings
MOSCOW (AP) — Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying when it said no one had died in the country from the coronavirus.
Khaosan Road to Become IconKhaosan Luxury Mall: ‘The Icon of Prosperity and Quality Tourism’
BANGKOK — One of Bangkok’s most-visited tourist walking streets will be paved over to make way for a new luxury mall, organizers announced Wednesday.
Curfew Introduced in Bangkok’s Northwestern Suburb
NONTHABURI — An order issued on Tuesday evening asked residents in the northwestern part of Bangkok metropolis to stay indoor during nighttime due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
25 Centara Hotels to Close for One Month, Cut Staff Pay
BANGKOK — Starting Wednesday, 25 hotels belonging to one of the country’s largest hotel chains will be closed for a month as a result of impacts from coronavirus.
Closed by Coronavirus Lockdown, FCCT Appeals for Donations
BANGKOK — Southeast Asia’s oldest club for foreign journalists said it may soon go out of business due to financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Bans Booze Sale to Curb Coronavirus Spread
SAKON NAKHON — Sakon Nakhon became the first province to ban the sale of alcohol in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, though a trade guild said the move may have the opposite effect.
Long Lines Continue at Immigration Despite Extra Venue
BANGKOK — Long lines continued to form at the Immigration Bureau in spite of the agency’s decision to open another venue for extending foreigners’ stay in Thailand for 30 days.
Musician Dies of Coronavirus, 10th Pandemic Death Toll
BANGKOK — Health officials on Tuesday reported the 10th death of coronavirus pandemic in Thailand as 127 new infections are confirmed.
20,000+ Russians Stranded in Thailand by Coronavirus
BANGKOK, March 30 (TASS) — About 20,800 Russian nationals want to return to Russia from Thailand in the wake in the novel coronavirus pandemic, Russian Ambassador to that country Yevgeny Tomikhin said on Monday.
