435 Thais Returning From Overseas Will Be Quarantined: Official
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Another 400-plus Thai nationals are returning home from overseas on Sunday and Monday and destined for a 14-day quarantine.
Former Suthep’s Protest Leader Appointed to House Committee
BANGKOK — A socialite known for her leadership during a protest against an elected government back in 2014 was appointed to the House Committee on police affairs on Thursday.
2 Provinces to Relax Virus Lockdown Restrictions
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's northeastern province of Buri Ram and the eastern coastal province of Chon Buri have on Thursday announced on Thursday that they will relax lockdown restrictions starting from May 1, referring to improved COVID-19 situation in their provinces.
Army Advises Social Media to ‘Tone Down’ Criticism of Arms Deals
BANGKOK — Two army representatives urged social media to rein in their fury in the wake of the forces’ failed bid to buy armored vehicles at the price tag of 4.5 billion baht.
Thanathorn’s Family Churns Out Free Equipment for Rural Hospitals
BANGKOK — The former leader of the now-defunct Future Forward Party said he is bankrolling the production of medical equipment for donating to 12 upcountry hospitals, the first shipment of which will go out Saturday.
Army ‘Postpones’ 4.5 Bil. Baht Arms Deal After Online Outrage
BANGKOK — The army on Wednesday retreated from its proposal to buy 50 infantry carrier vehicles from the United States following a huge backlash on social media, army sources said.
Thailand Falls Behind Myanmar in 2020 Press Freedom Index
BANGKOK — Thailand slipped in its press freedom index to 140 out of the 180 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Border – one rank behind Myanmar, a country many Thais associated with authoritarianism.
Leaked Letter: Prayut Asks Top Tycoons for Virus Rescue Plans
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to send a letter asking what he described as “Thailand’s richest 20 people” for proposals and plans to assist those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, Khaosod English has learned.
Army Jails Sergeant Who Tried to See Bedridden Mother During Lockdown
TRANG — Netizens on Monday raised a donation of 70,000 baht for a low-ranking soldier who was sent to jail after trying...
Prayut Asks Thailand’s ’20 Richest’ For Help in Virus Crisis
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s leader says he will appeal directly to the country’s 20 wealthiest people for assistance in overcoming the coronavirus crisis.
