Analysis: After Months of Calm, Thailand Challenged by Virus Outbreak
BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, Thailand has suddenly found itself challenged by an expanding outbreak among migrant workers on the doorstep of the capital, Bangkok.
Virus Resurgence Spreads to 13 Provinces, PM Hints Tougher Measures
BANGKOK — The mass coronavirus outbreak at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon has now spread to at least 13 provinces as of Tuesday, officials said.
‘It’s Over,’ Outbreak Dashes Last Hopes for Year-End Tourism, Festivities
SAMUT SONGKHRAM — The eponymous Auntie Jai of Jay Jai restaurant in Samut Sakhon looked out over the sea, where a rainbow-colored bridge stuck out into the ocean, empty of any visitors.
Report Says Samut Sakhon Virus Surge Exceeds 1,000 Cases
BANGKOK — At least 242 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Samut Sakhon province, a statement released by health officials said Tuesday morning.
Bangkok Restaurant Owner, 2 Hawkers Test Positive for Coronavirus
BANGKOK — More coronavirus cases were reported in Bangkok and its outskirts as of Tuesday morning, all of them associated with the large outbreak at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon.
Japan’s Defense Budget for 2021 Hits New High Amid China Threats
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Japanese government approved Monday a record defense budget for fiscal 2021 totaling 5.34 trillion yen ($51.6 billion) as it seeks to introduce longer-range missiles capable of attacking enemy vessels from outside their firing range, amid security challenges posed by China.
Biden Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, Says ‘Nothing To Worry About’
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
Seafood Vendors, Restaurants Hung Out to Dry by Virus 2nd Wave
BANGKOK — With the New Year’s Eve just around the calendar corner, the sprawling Mahachai Market was supposed to be crowded with buyers looking to stock up seafood for the year-end celebrations. But vendor Boonjira Witsutiranon said the market is now a ghost town.
Samut Sakhon Virus Cases Top 800, and Expected To Rise
SAMUT SAKHON — Health officials said 127 additional coronavirus infections were discovered as of Monday noon in Samut Sakhon, the province at the epicenter of the ongoing outbreak.
Convenience Store Manager Busted For Selling Overpriced Facemasks
TRANG — Officials in the southern province of Trang said a woman was arrested Monday for selling face masks 10 baht apiece – 4 times the limit sanctioned by the law.
