Army Orders Probe in Super-Spreader Boxing Match
BANGKOK — Following days of widespread criticism, the army chief on Thursday said he ordered an investigation into a boxing match blamed for the largest cluster of coronavirus infections in Thailand.
A Mega-List for Travel Disruptions During State of Emergency
BANGKOK — Thailand woke up to the first day of a state of emergency on Thursday, with several travel restrictions in place to make journeys more difficult in an effort to stem further spread of coronavirus in the country.
College Dorms Converted to Virus Quarantine, More Hotels to Follow
PATHUM THANI — Dorms at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus on Thursday became the first operational temporary quarantine for coronavirus patients, welcoming two Thais who tested positive today.
Gov’t Crisis Center Removes Report of 111 New Infections
BANGKOK — The government’s emergency response center to the coronavirus epidemic on Thursday published and later deleted an announcement that 111 more people tested positive for the virus.
Food Delivery Drivers Brave Virus Anxieties While Feeding Bangkok
BANGKOK — “I’m scared of getting infected, but more scared of having no cash,” said a delivery man for Grab, a popular online-based service, as he ate his lunch during a break in front of a supermarket.
Chaos and Confusion: My Journey to Bangkok During the Pandemic
BANGKOK — My flight was about to depart Gate Z 66 from Frankfurt to Bangkok on Sunday evening when the staff announced that they needed someone who could speak Thai and English.
Report Warns of Protests Erupting in Wuhan When Lockdown Ends
BEIJING (Kyodo) — Large-scale protests could break out in Wuhan, the epicenter of China's coronavirus epidemic, when a lockdown on the city ends next month, as residents unhappy with unprecedented restrictions on their movements vent their pent-up frustrations, a Beijing-based think tank warned Wednesday.
Xi Promises Virus Vaccine Research Collab With Germany
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is ready to work with all other parties to step up coordination against COVID-19 and shore up confidence in the international community.
Florida Governor’s Coronavirus Dilemma: Health vs. Economy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been walking a tightrope for weeks during the coronavirus crisis, trying to protect both residents vulnerable to the virus and the cratering economy in a state of 21 million people.
Japan Struggling to Get a Grip on Social Distancing
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan's approach to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic might seem to other nations around the world like it is very social, and not so distant.
