First COVID-19 Vaccine Tested in US Poised for Final Testing
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.
Minor Group Rep on Tourism Future: ‘We Really Need a Travel Bubble’
BANGKOK — The director of a major hotel chain in Thailand on Tuesday urged the government to reopen the country’s borders to international tourists under special travel agreements.
Thai Muslims Debate Push for Same Sex Marriage Law
BANGKOK — Muslims in Thailand took to social media this past week to debate the merits of the Cabinet’s endorsement of a draft law that would permit same sex marriage.
Rayongers Queue up for Virus Test, Gov. Removed Over SNAFU
RAYONG — Dozens of Rayong residents lined up to take a swab test for the coronavirus on Tuesday amid growing concerns over a possible second wave of domestic outbreak.
Gov’t Apologizes, Discloses Venues Visited by Infected Egyptian
BANGKOK — The government coronavirus response center on Tuesday morning said an Egyptian pilot who tested positive for the coronavirus and his colleague visited at least two shopping malls in Rayong province.
Jomtien Beach to Get 1.16 Billion Baht Makeover
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Shores of Jomtien beach in Thailand's Pattaya will be restored and filled with more sand in order to preserve it as part of a major tourist attraction, said a senior government official on Monday.
Beijing Accuses US of Sowing Discord in South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday described a U.S. rejection of its maritime claims in the South China Sea as completely unjustified and accused the U.S. of attempting to sow discord between China and the Southeast Asian countries with which it has territorial disputes.
Charity Hires Homeless of Bangkok to Keep City Clean
BANGKOK — On Tuesday, dozens of homeless people will roll up their sleeves and get paid by cleaning the streets of Bangkok, thanks to an initiative funded by donations.
Activist Cages Himself to Protest Animal Captivity in Pandemic
PHETCHABURI — The founder of an animal welfare organization is locking himself in a cage for a week to raise money for his effort to rescue caged animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues of Pilot Found With Virus Were Allowed to Leave Quarantine
BANGKOK — An Egyptian airman who tested positive for the coronavirus was part of a group who was permitted to leave their quarantine facility and visit public venues in Rayong province, officials said Monday.
