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Gang rape charges mount
Gang rape charges mount
THAILAND: Three teachers from a total of seven suspects in the gang rape case against an underage girl at a school in Mukdahan province are likely to face charges for sexually assaulting another 16-year-old student.
Businesses gear up for June boost
Businesses gear up for June boost
THAILAND: More activities and medium-sized businesses which have been temporarily halted or closed since late March will be allowed to resume next month, as the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) mulls a further easing of government-imposed restrictions ordered to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
NSC set to mull lifting emergency in two weeks
NSC set to mull lifting emergency in two weeks
THAILAND: The National Security Council (NSC) will decide whether to prolong the country’s state of emergency in two weeks’ time, secretary-general Somsak Roongsita said yesterdy (May 11).
Sports stars go all out to make ends meet
Sports stars go all out to make ends meet
ALL SPORTS: While very few Thai professional athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, a number of them have been suffering financially from the coronavirus pandemic.
Phuket dispersal raises fear
Phuket dispersal raises fear
BANGKOK: The mass exodus of people exiting Phuket has renewed fears of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections after four new infections were found on the island on Sunday (May 10), prompting the government to ramp up disease control measures to screen returnees heading to their homes from the island province.
Anutin proposes China, Korea be removed from dangerous disease zone list
Anutin proposes China, Korea be removed from dangerous disease zone list
THAILAND: The health minister has proposed China and South Korea be removed from the government’s list of dangerous disease zones, but visitors from there would still be subject to strict health controls.
Second wave a worry, warn advisers
Second wave a worry, warn advisers
BANGKOK: The nation must be ready to cope with a possible resurgence in COVID-19 cases if lockdown measures are eased, as expected, starting on May 17, the government’s pandemic advisory committee warned on Friday (May 8).
Govt mulls easing more curbs
Govt mulls easing more curbs
BANGKOK: Shopping malls and large retail outlets selling construction materials will be allowed to reopen as lockdown mea­sures are eased further on May 17 if there is no surge in new infections.
COVID-19 benefit boost sought
COVID-19 benefit boost sought
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry will seek Cabinet approval for a large hike in compensation payments to workers insured under the Social Security Act who have lost their jobs or were suspended from work due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Labour Minister MR Chatu Mongol Sonakul.
Lack of transparent information presents challenge for regional journos
Lack of transparent information presents challenge for regional journos
THAILAND: The media is facing a tough job delivering trustworthy frontline news as journalists in the region are being placed under lockdown by a lack of transparent data amid the coronavirus outbreak, a recent forum was told.
‘Last chance’ plan for THAI Airways, warns Prayut
‘Last chance’ plan for THAI Airways, warns Prayut
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said the financially-ailing Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) will be given one last chance to turn itself around.
Virus toll on economy could last nine months, says PM
Virus toll on economy could last nine months, says PM
THAILAND: The country will likely continue feeling the economic blow of COVID-19 for another nine months, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Stores threatened with closure after stampede to buy booze
Stores threatened with closure after stampede to buy booze
THAILAND: Stores that fail to enforce disease control measures will be closed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam warned today (May 5) after people crowded into shops to buy alcoholic drinks following the lifting of the ban in most provinces.
COVID-19 presents ‘golden year’ opportunity for wildlife, say experts
COVID-19 presents ‘golden year’ opportunity for wildlife, say experts
THAILAND: The easing of coral bleaching and absence of tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic is spurring hopes of restoring years of damage to marine ecosystems, according to Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a well-known marine scientist.
Curfew breakers spur new booze ban threat
Curfew breakers spur new booze ban threat
THAILAND: A sudden rise in the number of people breaking the curfew to drink alcohol between Sunday night and early yesterday morning (May 4) has prompted a warning that the government may have to reinstate the sales ban.
Errant Yala COVID-19 spike triggers probe
Errant Yala COVID-19 spike triggers probe
THAILAND: A second test found all 40 of the newly suspected COVID-19 cases in Yala on Sunday (May 3) turned out to be false positives, as the Public Health Ministry has decided to run another test at its main lab to leave no room for doubt.
Long-stay travel packages in the pipeline
Long-stay travel packages in the pipeline
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is floating an idea to provide long-stay packages to foreign tourists who are seeking disease-free destinations.
Shoppers rush out to buy booze amid fears of further bans
Shoppers rush out to buy booze amid fears of further bans
THAILAND: Liquor sections at supermarkets and convenience stores yesterday (May 3) were thronging with customers eager to buy alcoholic beverages after sales resumed for the first time in almost a month.
National COVID-19 report: 18 new cases, no new deaths
National COVID-19 report: 18 new cases, no new deaths
THAILAND: The government on Friday (May 1) reported 18 new coronavirus cases, all foreigners in Songkhla, bringing the total to 2,740 across Thailand. No additional deaths were recorded, leaving the toll at 54.
National report: Six new cases, no deaths for second day
National report: Six new cases, no deaths for second day
THAILAND: The government today reported six new coronavirus cases, raising the nationwide total to 2,966, with no new deaths for the second day, since the virus outbreak began. The death toll remains at 54.