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Thailand registers 38 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death
Thailand registers 38 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death
THAILAND: The government reported 38 confirmed new coronavirus cases and one additional death in a briefing on this morning (Apr 7).
Village chief kills monk, layman detained for curfew violation
Village chief kills monk, layman detained for curfew violation
THAILAND: A village head was arrested after a renowned development monk and his layman companion were shot dead after being detained for violating the night curfew.
Tawa to appeal ‘unfair’ doping ban
Tawa to appeal ‘unfair’ doping ban
WEIGHTLIFTING: The Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (Tawa) will appeal the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) ruling which bans its athletes from taking part in the Tokyo Olympics, among other sanctions, over doping.
World body postpones badminton events in Thailand and Indonesia
World body postpones badminton events in Thailand and Indonesia
BADMINTON: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended a number of tournaments scheduled for May, June and July because of the coronavirus pandemic, the sport’s governing body announced yesterday (Apr 6).
144,000 lose jobs in shutdown
144,000 lose jobs in shutdown
THAILAND: More than 140,000 employees lost their jobs last month due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Employment.
Thai weightlifters banned from Olympics
Thai weightlifters banned from Olympics
OLYMPICS: Weightlifters from Thailand and Malaysia will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the sport’s governing body said on Saturday (Apr 4) it had banned their athletes after a high number of doping cases.
Thailand logs 51 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths
Thailand logs 51 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths
THAILAND: There were 51 new confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide, including 13 health workers, and three additional deaths today (April 6), a health official said.
Immigration Bureau pursues visa relief for foreigners
Immigration Bureau pursues visa relief for foreigners
THAILAND: The Immigration Bureau (IB) plans to seek cabinet approval for a new raft of measures for three different categories of foreigners in Thailand affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 rates showing signs of decline as 102 cases found
COVID-19 rates showing signs of decline as 102 cases found
THAILAND: The country recorded 102 new COVID-19 infections and three deaths yesterday (April 5), although the rate of infections in Bangkok may be on the decline, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Roundup of airport escapees begins
Roundup of airport escapees begins
THAILAND: The government vows to take legal action against those who fled quarantine after returning on a flight to Thailand on Friday night (April 3) and failed to report themselves by deadline last night (April 4).
One new death nationally, total hits 2,000
One new death nationally, total hits 2,000
THAILAND: One man died and 89 more caught the coronavirus disease yesterday (April 4), raising the total to 2,067 cases and 20 fatalities since the virus broke in Thailand, according to authorities.
Teens jailed for breaching gathering ban, drug use
Teens jailed for breaching gathering ban, drug use
THAILAND: Eighteen teenagers were handed jail terms for violating the terms of the Emergency Decree by holding a party and abusing drugs in Ayutthaya amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nationwide curfew starts today
Nationwide curfew starts today
THAILAND: The government has imposed a curfew, banning all people nationwide from leaving their homes from 10pm to 4am starting tonight (April 3), in its latest move to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Passenger with COVID-19 dies on train
Passenger with COVID-19 dies on train
THAILAND: The body of a 57-year-old passenger who collapsed and died on a south-bound special express train in Thap Sakae district on Monday night (Mar 20) tested positive for COVID-19, an official said yesterday (April 1).
British man dies in paramotor crash
British man dies in paramotor crash
THAILAND: A British man, 60, was killed when the paramotor he was flying developed engine trouble and plunged the ground in tambon Bang Saray in Sattahip district yesterday (April 1), police said.
Spirit figures help village keep out infection
Spirit figures help village keep out infection
THAILAND: Hmong people at a village in Phop Phra district have taken stringent precautions against catching COVID-19, including seeking help from divine spirits, which are represented by masked wooden figures.
120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
THAILAND: There were 120 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) announced today (April 1), raising the national total to 1,771 since the outbreak began, while the death toll went up by two to 12.
Stranded Thai students prefer to stay in US than risk travel
Stranded Thai students prefer to stay in US than risk travel
THAILAND: Several Thai students stranded in the United States have said they would rather stay put than return home and risk contracting or transmitting COVID-19 en route because the US has more than 188,000 COVID-19 cases.
Nine million fit for B5,000 stimulus relief
Nine million fit for B5,000 stimulus relief
THAILAND: Nine million people out of 21.7 million who registered will be eligible for the B5,000 financial aid granted by the government to ease the impact of COVID-19, says government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Tiger believed to have killed man in national park
Tiger believed to have killed man in national park
THAILAND: A wild tiger is believed to have killed a man who went to investigate noises in the forest while camping out with two friends in Thap Lan National Park, in Wang Nam Khieo distrct, Nakhon Ratchasima.