Pattani Eyes Chinese Market to Sell Its Native Durian
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's southern province of Pattani said it hopes the Chinese market will pick up its native grown Puangmanee durian to assist the province's economy which had been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Asian Americans Report 800 Hate Incidents in Pandemic
LOS ANGELES (Xinhua) — Asian Americans in California have self-reported 832 incidents of discrimination and harassment in the last three months, according to the new data collected by a coalition of Asian American groups.
U.S. Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in 40 of 50 States
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four U.S. states — Arizona, California, Florida and Texas — reported a combined 25,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday as the infection curve rose in 40 of the 50 states heading into the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Gov’t Moves to Crack Down on Online Sales of Booze
BANGKOK — The country’s top alcohol regulator on Thursday approved a draft regulation to ban any online booze sales.
Pattaya Bars and Nightclubs Reopen, But Few Customers Return
PATTAYA — Nightlife establishments in the resort town of Pattaya were back in business on Wednesday night for the first time in more than three months, though operators said there was little change.
Trump Says He’s “All for Masks” but He Hasn’t Had to Wear One
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is "all for masks" in efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, but added that he hasn't had to wear one.
Closing Bars to Stop Coronavirus Spread Is Backed by Science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of...
New Augury for 2020? Shooting Star Exploded Above Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) — An extremely bright shooting star crossed the sky above Tokyo early Thursday with many people saying they heard it explode.
Countries Eager for Tourists, Tokyo Disneyland Reopens
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related...
National Park Lifts Controversial Ban on Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday said both Thais and foreigners can now visit its scenic waterfalls, lifting its controversial ban that caused much stir in the expat community.
