HealthMin Proposes Removing China From Pandemic List
BANGKOK — The government on Friday said it’s still deliberating on a proposal by health minister Anutin Charnvirakul who wants to remove China and South Korea from its list of countries with severe coronavirus pandemic.
Prayut Orders Officials to Spend More Time Working From Home
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday ordered all government units and state firms to have their personnel spend more time on working from home to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and help relieve traffic congestion.
Ceasefire in Doubt After 4 Shot Dead in Pattani
PATTANI — Security officers on Tuesday said they are investigating gun attacks that killed four people on Sunday in Pattani, where a major armed militant group previously pledged a halt on its secessionist campaigns.
More Booze Ban If Social Distancing Not Observed: Deputy PM
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday threatened to renew a ban on alcohol sales if sellers and buyers cannot observe social distancing measures.
Boxing Stadiums May Reopen by Mid-June, Organizer Says
BANGKOK — Boxing stadiums, whose functions have been associated with the coronavirus clusters, may reopen by June 15, one of the sport organizers said.
Gov’t Shoots Down Rumors of Chinese Tourists’ Return
BANGKOK — The government’s coronavirus epidemic taskforce on Wednesday denied news reports that Chinese tourists are preparing to visit Thailand next month.
Gov’t Clamps Down on Migrants From Neighboring Countries
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand has slowed down the entry of job-seeking migrants from neighboring countries to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, confirmed a senior government official on Wednesday.
Coronavirus 5,000-Baht Monthly Relief Extended to Farmers
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand is handing out 5,000 baht (about 153 U.S. dollars) in monthly relief grant to a maximum of 10 million farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat confirmed on Tuesday.
Top Prosecutor Suggests Dropping Charges Against Relief Givers
BANGKOK — The attorney-general urged public prosecutors to exercise leniency when bringing charges against donors who violated the government’s ban on social gatherings, his spokesman said.
Emergency Decree Extended as Another Dies from Virus
BANGKOK — The emergency decree is extended through May, the government announced Monday, the same day officials reported yet another fatality related to the coronavirus.
