Brands Cancel Orders, Future Uncertain for Bangladesh Workers
DHAKA (Xinhua) — The COVID-19 pandemic has come as a big blow to the Bangladesh's millions of garment workers as international brands have cancelled orders worth 3.18 billion U.S. dollars, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
Trump’s Freeze for WHO Will Hurt Venezuelans, Lawmakers Say
MIAMI (AP) — As much as $110 million in U.S. funding for disease prevention in Latin America as well as U.S. support for Venezuelan migrants has been thrown into doubt as part of President Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization over its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Speculates That China Released Virus in Lab ‘Mistake’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has speculated that China could have unleashed the coronavirus on the world due to some kind of horrible “mistake,” and his intelligence agencies said they are still examining a notion put forward by the president and aides that the pandemic may have resulted from an accident at a Chinese lab.
Khaosod English Guidelines on Social Media Platform Comments
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic accompanied by individual and state-sponsored misinformation, and a necessity to prevent a toxic environment on our social media platforms, Khaosod English is hereby introducing a guideline on acceptable public comments from our audience.
Deep South’s Ramadan Rituals Disrupted by Coronavirus
PATTANI — Public health measures imposed to deter the coronavirus infection means Muslims in the south must lose several traditions associated with...
DMK Expects 4,000 Pax This Long Weekend, Down From Usual 100,000
BANGKOK — Officials at Don Mueang Airport on Thursday said only 4,000 people will be traveling per day during the four-day holidays this weekend.
More Blood Still Needed Despite Campaigns, Red Cross Says
BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross still needs more blood for its dwindling reserve after two weeks of nationwide campaign for donations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Booze Ban Extended Indefinitely to ‘Curb Coronavirus’
BANGKOK — Ban on sales of alcoholic beverages remain in effect until further notice, the government said Thursday.
It’s Official: Partial Business Reopening Set For May 3
BANGKOK — A number of business venues will be allowed to reopen beginning this Sunday, the government announced Thursday.
Social Distancing on Wheels: Indian Man Modifies Bike for Pandemic
NEW DELHI (Xinhua) — Practice social distancing on wheels! Partha Saha, a self-made automobile engineer, modified a bike to maintain social distance as a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19.
