‘Hiso’ Police Capt. Kills Fishball Seller in Hit-and-Run
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said results of an alcohol and drug test of a police officer who killed a fishball seller in a hit-and-run would take “weeks.”
Coronavirus Found on Fitness Gear in Quarantine Hotel
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai health authorities Sunday said COVID-19 virus was found on the surface of fitness equipment in a hotel gym where an infected patient was quarantined.
In Japan, ‘Healing Robots’ Help Ease COVID-19 Isolation
NAGOYA (Kyodo) —While many people have learned to stay in touch with loved ones, friends, and colleagues through videoconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reduction of face-to-face interaction has boosted a market for robots providing substitutes for physical human contact.
Pope Names 13 New Cardinals, Including 1st Black US Prelate
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
‘Soi Dog’ Charity Founder Awarded British Chivalry Order
PHUKET — The founder of an organization responsible for rescuing stray animals and drafting Thailand’s first ever animal welfare law received a prestigious award from the British monarchy earlier this month, though the man himself played down his own role in a recent interview.
Protesters Rally Outside Prison, Demand Release of Activists
BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand resumed their activities Friday after a one-day break, turning their attention to fellow demonstrators who remain jailed after their arrest.
Activist Arrested Hours After Prayut Urged Compromise
BANGKOK — A march to Government House on Wednesday night ended with an arrest of a pro-democracy activist, just hours after PM Prayut Chan-o-cha said on a live address that everyone should “take a step back” from the brinks.
Officials Aim To Reduce Tourist Quarantine To 10 Days
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday said in its daily press conference that it aims to reduce quarantine for tourists from 14 days to 10 days.
Court Overturns Order to Shut Down 4 Online Media Sites
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Wednesday afternoon repealed a government order to close down a TV channel who’s been broadcasting live coverage of the student-led protests.
Voyeurs Are Selling Photos of Women at the Protest Online
BANGKOK — A social media page has been taking photos of women at the protest without their consent and selling them on an online platform.
