Aviation Agency Issues List of Travelers Allowed into Thailand
BANGKOK — The civil aviation regulator on Monday night releases a list of traveler groups to be admitted into the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘It Pisses Me Off,’ Obama Slams Trump’s “Kung Flu” Language
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has slammed his successor Donald Trump who tries to promote anti-Asian sentiment by using racist language "kung flu" to call the coronavirus during campaign rallies, U.S. media reported on Monday.
China Approves National Security Law for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong media are reporting that China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, sparking fears that it would be used to curb opposition voices in the semi-autonomous territory.
‘Deserted as Never Before’ Virus Knocks Thai Tourism Into Comatose
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Hotels are shuttered in the dark, bars are closed and empty food carts are seen around Bangkok's once-bustling tourism associated street. Silence shrouds the city's party land despite the easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Monument of Siamese Diplomat Stolen in France
BREST, France — The statue of a Siamese diplomat who led the kingdom’s delegation to establish relations with France has gone missing, a charity organization said Monday.
Thai Law: FDA to Allow Private Medical Cannabis Production
Reopening its cannabis regulatory platform after months of disruption caused by the coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration has prepared a draft bill to abolish a 5-year ban on the private sector making cannabis medicine.
Gov’t to Admit 50,000 More Travelers into Thailand
BANGKOK — The government on Monday said 50,000 foreigners are expected to begin flying to Thailand starting Wednesday as part of the partial border reopening in the coronavirus pandemic.
NokScoot Shuts Down Amid Losses in Coronavirus Pandemic
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s low-cost carrier NokScoot, which is partly owned by Singapore Airlines, said its board of directors decided to liquidate the company as the coronavirus pandemic dimmed prospects for its recovery.
France Says No Link Between Origin of COVID-19, Wuhan Lab
PARIS (Xinhua) — France has recently announced that it does not have information to corroborate a possible link between the origin of the novel coronavirus and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Tokyo Sees Surge of Virus Cases After Lifting Emergency
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Tokyo metropolitan government reported on Saturday 57 new coronavirus infections in the capital, the highest number of daily cases since Japan completely lifted the nationwide state of emergency over the pandemic in late May.
