Man returning from Pakistan dies with Covid 19 virus condition on overnight train heading South
HUA HIN: The man had just arrived from Pakistan and boarded the train at Bang Sue Railway in Bangkok even though a railway guard noticed… Read More ›
Emergency could be extended as more people present themselves at hospitals due to the virus
BANGKOK: Thailand announced 2 more deaths on Wednesday bringing the total to 12 with 120 new infections. There are currently, however, 1,771 confirmed cases with… Read More ›
Crazed man kills two in night of bloody murder in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday including ex-wife
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: When police from nearby Thepharak police station on Sunday found the body of the man’s ex-wife, Ms Wiphapha, they thought initially she had… Read More ›
Bangkok’s police boss says all checkpoints are safe as he confirms 27 officers infected with the virus
Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
BANGKOK: The Superintendent of Samranrat Police Station in central Bangkok orders riot shields used to screen the public and other sterilization defences as police isolate… Read More ›
No need for further measures in Bangkok says Covid 19 centre spokesman as provinces take steps
BANGKOK: Currently over 52% of infections are outside Bangkok. One of the hotspot provinces is Nonthaburi. The local governor on Tuesday revealed that there are… Read More ›
Unemployed US Thai man arrested by Pattaya police for 7 Eleven armed robbery in Banglamung last week
PATTAYA: 37-year-old Roger Wasuwat told police that he lost his job as a tour guide over the Covid 19 virus emergency and needed cash to… Read More ›
Huge demand for emergency supports with over 20 million to apply for self employed payments
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
BANGKOK: As well as creating a huge technical problem for the Ministry of Finance website with over 10 times the load or public demand on… Read More ›
Monday’s figures include 2 more virus deaths as emergency Covid team calls for fewer commuters
BANGKOK: The government’s emergency response centre said it saw commuting on Saturday at 40% of normal figures and wanted to see that down to 10%… Read More ›
Fake news a low priority for the public during this unprecedented emergency says Suan Dusit poll
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
BANGKOK: The news comes in a week in which Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Buddhipongse Punnakanta, made contact with Twitter and Facebook over… Read More ›
Prison riot and conflagration at Buriram prison in the northeast of Thailand with military deployed
BURIRAM: Riot and prison escape linked with virus fears. A fire broke out within the prison near the cafeteria and training workshops just after midday as… Read More ›
Sex, drugs and alcohol as Chiang Rai party-goers arrested in the midst of the growing virus emergency
CHIANG RAI: Police are investigating the source of nearly ฿237,000 found in cash at the scene and the large quantities of illegal drugs found. Police… Read More ›
Scramble to register online for state money as banks close over the weekend to defeat the virus
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau opened new offices in Muang Thong Thani on the outskirts of Bangkok, this week, to cater to more foreigners seeking extensions… Read More ›
Fast turnaround at Bangkok Bank as armed robber walks out with ฿400,000 in Friday afternoon heist
RATCHABURI: The holdup happened in the Mueang district of Ratchaburi in Central Thailand, west of Bangkok. The robber escaped in a waiting getaway car. He… Read More ›
Still a chance to avoid a curfew or lockdown if the public stays at home over the coming 7 days to quell virus
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
BANGKOK: The figures for infections are expected to skyrocket between now and April 15th even in the best-case scenario but the government is hoping to… Read More ›
Armed Pattaya police patrolling the resort city in force with fears of a spike in crime over virus shutdown
PATTAYA: Staff at risky locations being advised to note the appearance of culprits and getaway details to assist the police. The police chief has ordered… Read More ›
No limit on borrowing as Somkid plots the biggest stimulus package yet to address the virus crisis
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid, however, did warn that the Thai economy needs to get back to work as soon as possible. He said the… Read More ›
Minister of Public Health Anutin in another mishap as he appeared to criticise health workers in Thailand
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
BANGKOK: The 53-year-old is no stranger to politics and high office having first served as an advisor to Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Prachuap Chaiyasan from… Read More ›
Woman files false rape complaint against a local trader in Chonburi to get a free virus infection test
CHONBURI: The 50-year-old woman withdrew the complaint immediately and admitted to officers that the accused man’s version of events was, in fact, the truth. She… Read More ›
24-hour curfew in the works as the government puts curbs on national travel with checkpoints on roads
BANGKOK: Checkpoints have been set up on the roads around Bangkok and throughout the country, while ticket sales for national bus routes have been suspended… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Minor Group boss calls on Prayuth to take decisive action to lock down Thailand and protect people’s lives
March 25, 2020
BANGKOK: The Chairman of Minor Group appealed to the
Authorities ready to control movement and lockdown as public is urged not to leave Bangkok right now
March 24, 2020
BANGKOK: A new fiscal stimulus package was also
Government declares a state of emergency with sweeping powers to curb the spread of the coronavirus
March 24, 2020
BANGKOK: The government today has announced a state of
Top Thai doctors warn Thai people of an Italian type catastrophe here without strong deterrent action
March 23, 2020
BANGKOK: Worldwide, the mortality rate based on those
Economist warns economy needs ‘blanket’ fiscal support and a ‘big problem’ if the virus effect persists
March 22, 2020
BANGKOK: Bangkok Bank’s chief economist warned that
UK Ambassador warns that links with home may be disrupted for many months as Thailand closes its borders
March 21, 2020
BANGKOK: Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday saw its
Two Thai women arrested by police for opening a bar to foreigners in Pattaya as law gets tough on boozing
March 21, 2020
PATTAYA: Police patrolling the Nong Prue sub-district
Officials find a visa solution for up to 500,000 foreigners riding out the coronavirus crisis here in Thailand
March 20, 2020
PHUKET: Foreigners with a visa overstay or an expiring
Mounting protest over new airline rules for flights to Thailand amid calls for an urgent lockdown
March 20, 2020
BANGKOK: Thai nationals in the UK and European
Thailand faces lockdown if Phase 3 breaks out as the numbers infected more than treble in 1 week
March 19, 2020
PHETCHABUN: A senior official at the Ministry of
Bars and massage parlours ordered to close in Bangkok and Pattaya as officials say virus is still at local stage
March 17, 2020
BANGKOK: Officials point out that between 70 and 80%
Another record rise in infections on Monday as top virologist predicts widespread transmission in Thailand
March 16, 2020
BANGKOK: Deputy PM Wissanu Kruagnam on Monday
Fears that Thailand could be on the verge of a phase 3 breakout with a record 32 new infections in 1 day
March 15, 2020
BANGKOK: Expert physicians with Thailand’s Thoracic
Anutin is proposing to close all bars and music venues including nightclubs and go gos in hotspots
March 15, 2020
BANGKOK: The minister’s decision is believed to
Thailand extends quarantine rule for western countries including the US and UK over the deadly virus
March 14, 2020
BANGKOK: The party may be over for foreigners –
Thai Deputy PM Anutin warns the public to be wary of dirty white western tourists who don’t shower
March 13, 2020
CHIANG MAI: The Minister of Public Health described
Leaders in Thailand and across the world fighting a historic threat to the public and the economy – a virus
March 12, 2020
BANGKOK: The western media have failed to widely
