What’s Safe After COVID-19 Vaccination? Don’t Shed Masks Yet
You’re fully vaccinated against the coronavirus — now what? Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
2 Myanmar Protesters Killed by Police Gunfire, Reports Say
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) — Two anti-coup protesters were shot dead by riot police who fired live rounds Saturday in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, local media reported.
Japan Gov’t, TEPCO Ordered To Pay Damages Over Fukushima Crisis
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A Japanese high court on Friday overturned a lower court decision that dismissed the state's responsibility in the 2011 nuclear crisis, ordering both the government and the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's operator to pay damages to 43 people who had to evacuate from their hometowns as a result.
‘DJ Matoom’ Given Jail Term for Hosting Virus Cluster Party
BANGKOK — A celebrity talk show host was convicted by a court on Friday for hosting a birthday party in Bangkok that later led to a cluster of coronavirus infection, defying health regulations imposed by the government.
‘Tell the Truth to Your Doctors,’ HealthMin Reels From Physician’s COVID Death
BANGKOK — Health authorities on Friday said guidelines for frontline health workers are being reviewed in the wake of the death of the first Thai doctor to perish from the coronavirus.
Man Marries ‘Mia Noi.’ Then ‘Mia Luang’ and Mom Arrive at the Wedding
CHAI NAT — Against a backdrop of white flowers, a police officer and his new bride were taking photos with guests. But then his wife, their kids, and his mom arrived at the wedding. Things got a little awkward from there.
Millions Donated to Elderly Mother Queuing Up for Gov’t Handout
KAMPHAENG PHET — Netizens have donated about 6 million baht – and counting – as of Thursday afternoon to an elderly woman and her son who were seen waiting in a long line to sign up for the government handout, called WeWin.
Police, Military Deny Knowledge of Mysterious Men at Protest
BANGKOK — Both police and the defense ministry maintain that they have no knowledge of the men in civilian clothes who were seen assisting security forces during a recent crackdown on demonstrators.
Thailand Reports First Doctor to Perish From Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A physician in Mahasarakham province died from the coronavirus in the early hours of Thursday, the first case of virus fatality among the health professionals in Thailand.
Mom Says Teacher Slaps 5-Yr-Old So Hard His Lip Split
CHONBURI — When a 5-year-old kindergartener swore at his friend for stealing his pencil box, his teacher walked over to him and slapped him so hard his lips cracked and bled, according to the child’s mother.
