Army Bases Ditch Names of Democratic Revolutionaries
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Tuesday approved a name change for two military bases, ditching the names of two revolutionaries behind the 1932 democratic revolt.
Prayut Declares State of Emergency Amid Virus Outbreak
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said an emergency decree, along with a raft of new restrictive measures, will come into effect on Thursday.
Thailand Seals Border With Malaysia, Myanmar to Stem Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Royal Police on Monday announced temporary closure of borders with Myanmar and Malaysia adjacent to Thailand's deep southern provinces to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gov’t Considering Emergency Decree as New 89 Cases Reported
BANGKOK — Emergency decree may be enacted soon to impose a lockdown of Bangkok in a bid to stem the coronavirus epidemic, government sources said Friday.
US Donates $2 Million to Thailand for Combating Coronavirus
BANGKOK — The United States government said Friday it donated about 2 million USD for the Thai government to fight against the coronavirus epidemic.
Finance Ministry Says Covid-19 Treatment for Foreigners is Free
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Finance on Thursday has confirmed that foreign visitors who were treated for COVID-19 in the country will be able to claim back medical expenses from Thai hospitals.
Gov’t MP Accused of Intentionally Spreading Coronavirus
BANGKOK — An aide to an opposition party leader on Thursday accused a coalition MP of deliberately trying to spread the coronavirus after leaving his quarantine to attend a House Committee meeting.
China Pledges to Send Anti-Coronavirus Supplies to Thailand
BANGKOK — The Chinese authorities will deliver medical supplies including test kits and face masks to Thailand in an effort to fight the coronavirus epidemic, the Chinese embassy said on Thursday.
Soldier Killed in Week-Long Siege at Deep South Dam
YALA — The military on Wednesday said a soldier was killed in a gunfight at a reservoir in Yala province where a group of separatists have been holed up for nearly a week.
Gov’t Approves Aids for Airlines Suffering From Coronavirus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The government of Thailand on Tuesday approved relief packages for airlines suffering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
