DefMin Withdraws 6.1 Billion Baht Ship Proposal After Criticism
BANGKOK — The Defense Ministry on Tuesday asked the Cabinet to approve its proposal to buy a 6.1 billion baht landing ship from China, as criticism rises over the government’s underfunded responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reporters Told to Stay Away From Gov’t House After Infection Report
BANGKOK — A government spokeswoman on Tuesday asked reporters not to report on-site at Government House after a health officer working there tested positive for the coronavirus.
Gov’t Extends Ban on Egg, Mask Exports Due to Shortage
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that it will extend the ban on chicken egg exports and continue handling distribution of locally made surgical masks in an attempt to cushion continuing local shortages.
Government Sued for Barring Thai Citizens From Flying Home
BANGKOK — An activist on Thursday filed a petition to the court demanding legal action against the Thai government for imposing a new border rule that effectively stranded many Thai citizens overseas.
Anutin Sorry for Threatening to ‘Whip’ Doctors Who Caught Virus
BANGKOK — The health minister apologized on Thursday night for calling medical personnel infected with coronavirus “careless” and threatening to “whip” them as punishment.
Gov’t Greenlights Bailout for Virus-Stricken Thai Airways
BANGKOK — The Minister of Finance said on Thursday that the government will inject a new round of cash bailout for Thai Airways, whose operations have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rights Groups Worried for Press Freedom Under Emergency Law
BANGKOK — Media and rights watchdogs on Thursday urged the military-backed government to respect freedom of the press as it wields emergency powers to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Deputy PM Says No Plan to Impose Curfew Over Virus – Yet
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai government has no plans as yet to impose a curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19, but will strictly enforce restrictions on travel and gatherings as the state of emergency takes effect after midnight of Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
Thailand Closes Down Border, Tells Elderly Citizens to Stay Home
BANGKOK — The first raft of measures issued under the emergency decree on Wednesday instructed senior citizens and those with vulnerable health conditions to refrain from leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Opposition Slams Prayut’s Silence on Emergency Powers
BANGKOK — Opposition politicians on Wednesday urged PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to clarify on what powers and special measures will be implemented in his emergency decree on the coronavirus pandemic.
