Gov’t Spokesman Says Case Spikes Don’t Count as ‘Second Wave’
BANGKOK — The spokesman for the government’s coronavirus taskforce on Sunday asserted that Thailand is not experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, despite record-shattering spikes in case numbers over the weekend.
Thousands in Samut Sakhon Line up for Tests Amid Virus Surge
SAMUT SAKHON (AP) — Thousands of people lined up for coronavirus tests in a province near Bangkok on Sunday, as Thai authorities scrambled to contain an outbreak of the virus that has infected nearly 700 people.
Cambodia Tightens Anti-Virus Measures at Borders With Thailand
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua) — The Cambodian government on Sunday asked local authorities to strengthen safety measures along the border after neighboring Thailand reported more than 500 cases of COVID-19 in its Samut Sakhon province.
As End Approaches, Trump Gets Doses of Flattery, Finality
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is ending how it began, with over-the-top declarations of praise for the chief executive.
Several EU Nations Halt UK Flights, Fearing Virus Variant
BERLIN (AP) — Several European Union nations on Sunday banned flights from the U.K. and Germany was considering limiting such flights to make sure that a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England does not establish a strong foothold on the continent.
Infections From Seafood Market Outbreak Found in Bangkok, Other Provinces
BANGKOK — A second wave of coronavirus epidemic appears to be a reality on Sunday with the discoveries of new infections linked to the recent cluster of over 500 cases at the country’s largest wholesale seafood market.
Thailand Reports Record-Breaking 500 New Virus Cases
BANGKOK — Health officials said 548 new coronavirus infections were found in connection with the outbreak at Thailand’s largest wholesale seafood market.
Golden Hour: Free Rides on ‘Gold Line’ Through New Year
BANGKOK — The newly inaugurated Gold Line monorail will be open to passengers for free until Jan. 15 – all three stations in the route.
3 More Virus Cases Linked to Country’s Largest Seafood Market
BANGKOK — Family members of a vendor at the country’s largest seafood market who tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week were found to have the virus themselves, health officials said Friday.
Virus Robs Many Expats in Thailand the Joy of Christmas Reunions
Many foreign nationals residing in Thailand will have to skip the family get together this year, thanks to strict travel restrictions that remain in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.
