New Virus Cases Rise to 53, Highest Jump in Weeks
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand on Saturday saw a sudden spurt in COVID-19 patients with 53 new cases reported.
No, Don’t Inject Disinfectant: Outcry Over Trump’s Musing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry from health officials everywhere.
Virus Travel Restrictions Leave Space for Shy Sea Mammal
BANGKOK (AP) — It’s rare to see a threatened species of sea mammal in shallow waters in southern Thailand but thanks to travel restrictions that have stripped popular destinations of crowds of tourists, a large group of dugongs has made their presence known.
Islamic Officials Ask Faithfuls to Stay Home As Ramadan Begins
BANGKOK — Millions of Muslims in Thailand are advised to remain at home and avoid religious gatherings during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Friday.
Thai YouTuber Who Records Life Overseas Dies of Coronavirus in UK
BANGKOK — A Thai YouTuber whose videos detail her life as a Thai wife in the United Kingdom died of the coronavirus, according to online accounts.
Coronavirus: Domestic Flight Fares May Increase By 80%
BANGKOK — As domestic commercial flights are set to resume in May, ticket prices could nearly double following the Thai Civil Aviation Authority’s new regulations for fare calculations.
Expats Across Thailand Donate to Thais, Migrant Workers Hurt by Virus
SURAT THANI — Expats residing in Thailand are offering aid such as free food and lodging to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – even after Koh Samui police warned a group of foreign volunteers for not observing social distancing during their charity event.
Buriram To Require Everyone to Carry ‘Health Stickers’
BURIRAM — Authorities in a major northeastern province will introduce a ‘healthy sticker’ that residents will be required to carry when venturing outside, the governor said on Thursday.
Daily New Infections Fall Below 20 for the 4th Day; No New Deaths
BANGKOK — The government’s response center to the coronavirus epidemic on Friday discovered 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, yet another drop in numbers in recent days.
China’s Book Stores Industry Adapt Under Pandemic Shutdown
NANJING (Xinhua) — In the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, a city of literature named by the UNESCO, Yihe Bookstore launched a live streaming session on China's video-sharing platform Douyin to reach its readers on World Book Day.
