THAMMASAT University today (Oct. 1) categorically denied any of its students have been infected by Covid-19 as claimed by widely circulated news reports with the administrators branding them as fake news, Siam Rath newspaper reported. The false reports are based on a fake document dated September 22, 2020 which the university administration debunked and stated
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Scientists puzzled by Africa’s low fatality rates from pandemic
By Reuters staff, published by The Hindu AFRICA’S overburdened public health systems, dearth of testing facilities and overcrowded slums had experts predicting a disaster when Covid-19 hit the continent in February. The new coronavirus was already wreaking havoc in wealthy Asian and European nations, and a United Nations agency said in April that, even with
Read moreMyanmar’s ‘maximum containment’ Covid plan pushed to brink as virus surges
By Reuters, published by Yahoo News Yangon – Myanmar has quarantined tens of thousands of people to prevent a coronavirus outbreak from overwhelming its fragile healthcare system but public health experts and doctors say the strategy is on the brink of collapse as infections surge. The Southeast Asian nation is housing more than 45,000 people,
Read moreScientists: UK heading for 50,000 coronavirus cases per day if no action is taken
By CNBC London — The UK could be headed for a second, “mini” lockdown for two weeks to counter a resurgence in coronavirus cases, as the government’s top scientists predict how quickly the virus could spread if no action is taken. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly considering another national lockdown to act as a
Read moreInterpreter flown back from Saudi Arabia dies of Covid-19
A LABOUR Ministry interpreter who got infected with Covid-19 while working in Saudi Arabia and was flown back to Thailand after his condition improved died around noon today (Sept. 18, 2020) at Ratchawithi Hospital, Sanook.com reported. Mr. Prida Chuphoodee, an advisor to Chularajmontri, said the 54-years-old Muslim interpreter is a resident of Chachoengsao province and
Read moreCovid-19 infected boy’s parents worked in Korat, Ayutthaya
THAI health officials have found out that the parents of the two-year-old Myanmar boy who tested positive for coronavirus after the family crossed over to Myawaddy from Mae Sot border town had worked in Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Korat) and very briefly in Ayutthaya province, Siam Rath newspaper reported today (Sept. 17, 2020). Dr.
Read moreThai footballer likely infected with Covid-19
THE Public Health Ministry is holding a press conference at 5 p.m. today (Sept. 11) after a football player of the Thai Premier League was reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 infection, Thai Rath Newspaper reported. This likely infection was found just as the new football season is to start this weekend, Sept. 12-13.
Read moreAstraZeneca pauses coronavirus vaccine trial, shares slip on rollout doubts
By Reuters, published by US News London – AstraZeneca has suspended global trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine after an unexplained illness in a participant, knocking the British drugmaker’s shares today (Sept. 9) as prospects for an early rollout dimmed. The vaccine to combat Covid-19, which AstraZeneca is developing with the University of Oxford, has
Read moreTeam checks apartment block where Covid-19 infected Korean man stayed
THE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration today (Sept. 9) sent its team to an apartment building in Ladphrao area where the Covid-19 infected South Korean man had stayed prior to flying home with 72 persons seen to be at risk of contracting this deadly diseas, Siam Rath newspaper reported. Moving in to inspect Smile Mansion, at
Read moreKorean man returning home from Thailand infected with Covid-19
WHILE one Thai man returning from India was found to be infected with Covid-19 over the past 24 hours till morning (Sept. 7) and he has been placed in state quarantine, South Korea too has found that one of their nationals returning from Thailand has tested positive for this disease, Thai Rath newspaper reported. The
Read moreVideo clip of illegal aliens crossing into Thailand sparks fear online
ALTHOUGH governors of provinces bordering Myanmar have been told to step up control of natural crossings to prevent Myanmar job-seekers from slipping through, with the neighbouring country now hit by a second wave of Covid-19 outbreak, many of them continue trying to illegally get across, Sanook.com reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). The well-known Mor Lab
Read moreRush to test condo residents after first Covid-19 case in hundred days
OFFICIALS at Thung Khru district quickly sprang to action today (Sept. 4) by going to the cluster of six condominium buildings where the inmate who has been found to be infected with Covid-19 lived before being jailed and lots of residents are eager to get themselves tested, Thai Rath newspaper reported. Mr. Thanachit Chutikarn, director
Read moreFirst domestic Covid-19 case after 100 days
A LOCALLY TRANSMITTED case of Covid-19 has been found in Bangkok after the country passed 100 days without any domestic transmission with the patient being a male inmate who was undergoing the first step of the detention process when the infection was discovered, Sanook.com reported this evening (Sept. 3, 2020). Speaking at an urgent press
Read moreQuarantined Thai man jumps to his death from Pattaya hotel
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning (August 27) expressed sorrow over a young Thai man jumping to his death from a Pattaya hotel where he was under 14-day coronavirus quarantine and offered his condolences to his family, Matichon newspaper reported. Lt. Gen. Kongcheep Tantrawanich, spokesman of the Defence Ministry, said the Prime Minister is concerned
Read moreCoronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging?
By BBC TRACES of the coronavirus were reportedly found on packaging in China recently, on consignments of frozen shrimp and frozen chicken wings from South America. This has again raised questions about whether coronavirus can be transmitted via food packaging. How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries? What are the chances? In theory, it may
Read morePanel to consider letting pubs stay open till 2 a.m
THE ad hoc committee in charge of relaxing measures against Covid-19 will be considering five issues this afternoon (August 7) with one being allowing pubs and other entertainment places to remain open till 2 a.m., Naewna newspaper reported. Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), mentioned this during the daily
Read moreThais stranded in Uzbekistan plea for help getting home
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ONE HUNDRED AND ONE Thai workers currently stranded in Uzbekistan have desperately urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to send a special flight from Bangkok to Tashkent to bring them back home sooner than scheduled. Saravut Seethong, a native of Udorn Thani, called his wife in the northeastern province, to help him
Read moreConcert organizers to be hit with charges for flouting Covid-19 rules
ALARMED at reports that Thailand’s tik tok star Rachnok ‘Janey’ Suwannaket held two concerts over the long weekend with no social distancing in place nor the majority of the people wearing face masks Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered that the fact be checked while police are moving to file charges against the organizers, Naewna newspaper
Read moreUK’s Boris Johnson calls anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’
UK PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson has branded opponents of vaccinations “nuts.” Speaking to staff at a medical facility in London today (July 24), Johnson said that “there’s all these anti-vaxxers now, aren’t there?” before adding, “they are nuts.” His comments come as pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world embark on early stage testing for
Read moreHit by virus, Bangkok condo market plummets in Q2
THE NUMBER of condominiums launched in the Bangkok market dropped sharply in the second quarter with the plunge being 73.2% year-on-year and 35.6% compared to the first quarter, latest research by Knight Frank Thailand Company released today (July 21, 2020) shows. Ms. Risinee Sarikaputra, director of research and consultancy at this real estate agency, said
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