DOCTORS in Rayong province are puzzled how a five-month-old baby girl could have got infected with coronavirus even though her parents have tested negative for this feared diseased, Thai Rath newspaper reported today (Jan. 15, 2021). Dr. Chaisith Thepchatree, director of Rayong Hospital, said the baby is not in serious condition and while she has
Month: January 2021
At least 34 killed as strong quake rocks Indonesia’s Sulawesi
By Agencies and published by Channel NewsAsia Jakarta: At least 34 people were killed after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island early this morning (Jan. 15), said authorities. Hundreds more were injured when the earthquake struck in the early hours, triggering panic among the terrified residents of the island. “The latest information
Read more188 new Covid cases as Anutin says he will get the first Sinovac jab
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA’s) spokesman Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin said today (Jan. 15) there were 188 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours while Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul allayed fears about Sinovac Biotech’s vaccine by saying he would be the first person to get a dose, Siam Rath newspaper said. Of
Read moreIndonesia: Archaeologists find world’s oldest animal cave painting
By BBC ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered the world’s oldest known animal cave painting in Indonesia – a wild pig – believed to be drawn 45,500 years ago. Painted using dark red ochre pigment, the life-sized picture of the Sulawesi warty pig appears to be part of a narrative scene. The picture was found in the Leang
Read moreMan penniless after mobile phone fire guts house
A MAN in Trat province plunged into financial ruin after a mobile phone left charging by his grandchildren exploded and triggered a fire that completely gutted his two-storey wooden house, Amarin TV reported this afternoon (Jan. 14). Pol. Lt. Kasipat Jaroonroj, duty officer at Laem Ngop station, was alerted to the fire at Mr. Thawin
Read moreKlong Toey market shut for 3 days after coronavirus case emerges
KLONG TOEY district office ordered the closure of Klong Toey market for three day from Jan. 13 till 8 p.m. Jan. 16 after a vegetable vendor was found to be infected with Covid-19, Amarin TV reported. Another 14 people are at high-risk of catching this infection through exposure to this vendor. This new coronavirus case
Read moreBriton among 2 new Covid deaths while more Thais cross over to Mae Sot
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA’s) spokesman Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin said today (Jan. 14) that there were 271 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours with two men, one a Briton and the other a Thai, having passed away taking the death toll to 69, Siam Rath newspaper reported. Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister
Read moreTrump could declassify top-secret intelligence linking Covid to Wuhan lab
By The Sun DONALD Trump could declassify bombshell secret intelligence about the outbreak of Covid-19 linking it to a Wuhan research lab as one of his last acts as President. UK ministers are on “red alert” for a major intervention from the outgoing US government within days that claims the origin of the outbreak was
Read moreKhon Kaen’s dinosaur statue catches fire moments before being dismantled
A MUCH-LOVED dinosaur statue in Khon Kaen’s Mueang district suddenly burst into flames just as it was being dismantled after having suffered severe damage through various road accidents and vibration, Thai Rath newspaper reported this evening (Jan. 13). Called “Nong Dino”, this statue is one of four prehistoric creatures built in 2012 in different corners
Read moreOver 800 people released from quarantined condominium in Nonthaburi
A CONDOMINIUM building in Nonthaburi province that was completely quarantined for 14 day starting December 30 was reopened this morning (Jan. 13) with 845 residents, among them migrant workers, allowed to leave the premises, Sanook.com reported. Barbed wire had been rolled around the seven-storey Condo See Chompoo (Pink Condo) to prevent the residents from leaving
Read morePM opens door for local purchase of coronavirus vaccines
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Jan. 13) that local bodies may import Covid-19 vaccines out of their own funds but they have to pass the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards with many people having pinned their hopes on these vaccines, Siam Rath newspaper reported. The government has searched many channels in many countries
Read moreEight gorillas catch Covid and are showing same symptoms as humans
By Sian Elvin, Metro UK SEVERAL gorillas have coronavirus in what is thought to be the first known cases among primates in the world. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has seen eight gorillas that live together test positive for Covid-19, with several of them coughing. They believe the infection came from a member of
Read morePenguin, Rung face Jan. 14 deadline to submit papers
PROTEST leaders Mr. Parit Chivarak, or Penguin, and Ms. Panusaya Sitthichirawattanakul, or Rung, have been told to meet a January 14 deadline to submit their written statements on charges of violating the Computer Crimes Act and if not they would be considered to have waived their right to do and with the case then forwarded
Read more67 gamblers arrested in Rayong despite raging coronavirus outbreak
GAMBLING is still taking place in every district of Rayong province despite the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak in this coastal province with 67 suspects arrested in latest raids, Amarin TV reported today (Jan. 12, 2021). Rayong Governor Channa Iamsaeng told the press that there were nine more coronavirus cases and one death over the
Read moreWoman arrested for selling ketamine powdered milk
ACTING on a tip-off Metropolitan Police Division 2 police arrested a young woman for selling the deadly ketamine powdered milk drug that led to around seven people dying in Bangkok over the past few days, Siam Rath newspaper reported this morning (Jan. 12). The drug suppression unit police of this division were informed that a
Read moreTwitter shares dive 7% after Trump account suspension
By Reuters Staff and published by Livemint.com SHARES of Twitter slumped 7% today (Jan. 11), on course to knock off about $2.5 billion from the market value of the social media company after it permanently suspended the account of US President Donald Trump The slide came as some Republicans hit out over the weekend at
Read moreUrgent probe into drug deaths from consuming lethal powder
METROPOLITAN Police Chief Pol Lt. Gen. Phukphong Phongpetra held an urgent meeting at Phaya Thai station today (Jan. 11) after five people in this district died upon consuming a drug known “ketamine powdered milk” with the compound still being investigated and one other death in Sutthisan area, Siam Rath newspaper reported this evening (Jan. 11).
Read moreInnovative shop owner introduces gold face mask chains
DOING well amid the coronavirus pandemic is a gold shop in Chanthaburi province which has introduced gold face mask chains as a new type of ornament for the well-off, Ejan news site and Sanook.com reported today (Jan. 11, 2021). Ms. Patchanuch Anusas-amornkul, the owner of Mae Kimti diamond and gold shop in Mueang district of
Read moreCommotion in the armed forces after 2 sailors catch Covid-19
THE cluster of coronavirus infections surrounding Brewery 90 Sriracha in Chonburi province has increased after two sailors who are crewmembers of Thai aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet got infected after having visited this same beer hall, Amarin TV reported this morning (Jan. 11, 2021). A total of 11 personnel from the aircraft carrier have now
Read moreJan. 7 victory over Khmer Rouge: 42 years later, conflicting views continue
By Moeun Chhean Nariddh / Khmer Times January 7, 2021 marks the 42nd anniversary of the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime after its reign of terror that had extended for three years, eight months and 20 days. Khmer Times journalist Moeun Chhean Nariddh talked to government officials and scholars about the legacy the victory
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