Trump Erupts at Campaign Team as His Poll Numbers Slide
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump erupted at his top political advisers last week when they presented him with worrisome polling data that showed his support eroding in a series of battleground states as his response to the coronavirus comes under criticism.
Japan Funeral Houses Offer Remote Services in Pandemic
NAGOYA, Japan (Kyodo) — Funeral operators in Japan have recently been offering online services for bereaved families to mourn their loved ones remotely, amid government calls to reduce human contact to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
No Evidence of Manipulation of Chinese COVID-19 Data: Study
BEIJING (Xinhua) — There is no evidence of manipulation of China's COVID-19 data using Benford's law, and its data should be used not only for calibration of models to inform policy measures to slow infection, but also guide policy in other countries, researchers have claimed.
Grim Count: US Virus Toll Passes Trump’s 60,000 Marker
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to talk about the most, the best, the thing that nobody has ever seen.
Biden Assault Allegation Prompts GOP Attacks, Dem Worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sexual assault allegation is raising Joe Biden’s first big challenge as the Democrats’ presidential nominee, fueling Republican attacks and leaving many in his own party in an uncomfortable bind.
Stranded Russian Teaches English, Helps Out at Temple
SURAT THANI — A Russian man stranded in rural Thailand is working and teaching English at a temple in exchange for food and lodging.
Bangkok Restaurants, Salons, and Parks To Reopen, But No Date Fixed
BANGKOK — The City Hall approved a proposal to reopen restaurants, salons, and public parks, though the exact date is to be determined by the government, officials said Wednesday.
Mass Unemployment Looms for Thai Tourism Sector: UN
BANGKOK — Up to 6 million people are expected to lose their jobs in the tourism sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report said.
NGO Calls for More Virus Protection in Detention Facilities
BANGKOK — Labor right groups urged the government to better protect foreign prisoners from the coronavirus, just as a Deputy PM on Wednesday is scheduled to visit a detention facility where 42 foreigners contracted the virus.
2 More Medical Workers Infected With Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Thailand recorded a third consecutive day with less than 10 new coronavirus cases, though two more medical personnel caught the virus, the government said on Wednesday.
