Trump, Still Infectious, Back at White House — Without Mask
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19.
Sister of Abducted Activist to Visit Cambodia for Investigation
BANGKOK — The elder sister of exiled activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit, who went missing in Phnom Penh in June, said she will try to visit Cambodia in person and continue an investigation into his fate, since she’s given up any hope on government actions.
Gov’t to Spend Nearly 3 Bil. Baht to Reserve Coronavirus Vaccines
BANGKOK — The government is placing a reservation for coronavirus vaccines in order to procure them as soon as they are available, a health official said Monday.
Hotel Apologizes for ‘Appropriating’ Khmer Temple Designs
KOH PHANGAN — A hotel on the southern tourist island on Monday bowed to international criticism for “cultural appropriation” of ancient Khmer architecture for commercial purposes.
‘Kru Jum’ Files Charges Against Parents of Children She Assaults
NONTHABURI — A babysitter accused of shoving and slapping children at least 29 times in a classroom filed a police complaint Monday against parents of her alleged victims for attacking her during a recent school meeting.
National Zoo Director Shot Dead Amid Missing Wildlife Scandal
BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Thailand’s state zoological agency was shot dead Saturday as he was pursuing an investigation into the suspicious disappearance of rare animals from a zoo in a southern province.
‘Yumechan’ Wins Japan’s Final Mascot Competition
IWATE (Kyodo) — Takata-no-Yumechan, the official mascot of Rikuzentakata in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate, was announced the winner of Japan's 10th and final "yuru-kyara" mascot competition on Sunday.
Japanese Renowned Designer Kenzo Takada Dies From COVID-19
PARIS (Kyodo) — Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the Kenzo brand who spent most of his career at the heart of the French fashion industry, died Sunday in a hospital near Paris after contracting the novel coronavirus, his spokesperson said. He was 81.
Trump’s Doctor’s Comments on Symptoms, Care Spark Confusion
For the second day in a row, the Navy commander in charge of President Donald Trump’s care left the world wondering: Just how sick is the president?
Trump Greets Supporters Following New Details of His Illness
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Infected and contagious, President Donald Trump briefly ventured out in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters, a move that disregarded precautions meant to contain the deadly virus that has forced his hospitalization and killed more than 209,000 Americans.
