Bill Dispute At Songkhla Karaoke Bar Kills 1
(18 November) A man has been killed by the owner of a karaoke bar in Songkhla province, while the owner himself has been stabbed by a knife, police said.
Social Distancing on Wheels: Indian Man Modifies Bike for Pandemic
NEW DELHI (Xinhua) — Practice social distancing on wheels! Partha Saha, a self-made automobile engineer, modified a bike to maintain social distance as a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19.
New Security Measure Could Cause Travelers to Reroute Trips
DALLAS — A new security measure banning many electronic devices on flights from 10 mostly Muslim countries is leading travelers to reconsider their plans to fly through some airports in the Middle East and Africa.
School Closures Begin as Japan Steps Up Virus Fight
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Nearly all prefectures in Japan began shutting their schools Monday in a bid to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, four days after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe surprised many with a request for a total school closure until early April.
Prayut Appeals for Patience Over Further Lockdown Easing
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday appealed to the public not to pressure the government to hasten the fourth phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions, and not to expect a quick cure to COVID-19 pandemic as Thailand is still in the midst of researching an effective vaccine.
Pace of Bering Sea Changes Startles Scientists
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Yupik Eskimo village of Kotlik on Alaska's northwest coast relies on a cold, hard blanket of sea ice to protect...
Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Chinese Suspect in Bangkok Murder Case
hai Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man suspected of murdering a Chinese woman in Bangkok. This will lead to a request for Interpol's assistance
Thailand Preparing to Limit Exports of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
BANGKOK (AP) — Health authorities in Thailand said Wednesday they will seek to impose limits on exports of locally produced AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine because the country doesn't have enough for its own needs.
Small Bomb Injures 2 Near UNESCO in Downtown Bangkok
BANGKOK — Two people were injured Friday afternoon by a small bomb which exploded in downtown Bangkok in front of the headquarters of UNESCO. injured two people.
