Bombing of Government Office in Yala Injures 20
YALA (AP) — A bombing of a major government office in Thailand's insurgency-plagued far south Tuesday wounded at least 20 people.
Thailand Ready for Stage 3 Virus Outbreak, Prayut Says
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday announced on national TV that the government is ready to step up measures to contain COVID-19 if the country reached the so-called Stage 3 virus outbreak, or the full-blown epidemic.
Trade Chief Resigns Over Mask Hoarding Scandals
BANGKOK — The head of the Internal Trade Department resigned on Monday amid allegations that he colluded with the hoarding and profiteering of millions of sanitary masks.
Buriram Cancels Gatherings, Imposes Citywide Health Checks
BURIRAM — While the central government debates whether bars and events should be shut down, authorities in Buriram took the initiative on Monday by baning gatherings of more than 50 people.
Thammanat Placed in Quarantine as Infection Surges to 114
BANGKOK — Several high-ranking officials were placed in quarantine on Monday, including a Cabinet member.
Health Minister: ‘Dirty’ Europeans Pose Virus Risks to Thailand
BANGKOK — A Twitter account reportedly operated by Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul doubled down on his discriminatory remark on Western tourists, saying that they are “dirty” and more likely to spread coronavirus than Asians.
Lawyer Implicates More Politicians in Mask Hoarding Ring
BANGKOK — A lawyer on Thursday said a group of politicians was involved in a conspiracy that led to scarcity of face masks in Thailand and then sold them at overpriced fees for profits.
Suvarnabhumi, Thai Airways Chiefs Quit Over Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Frustration over the government’s botched responses to the coronavirus epidemic reportedly caused two aviation czars to resign from their post on Thursday.
Domestic Violence Allegations Stalk Thanathorn’s Successor
BANGKOK — The leader of a surrogate party for the disbanded Future Forward on Wednesday declined to discuss the allegations of domestic violence against his ex-wife.
Foreigners Must Bankroll Their Covid-19 Treatment in Thailand: Officials
BANGKOK — Foreign tourists must rely on their own funds or insurance to pay for their treatment if they test positive for coronavirus in Thailand, government officials said.
