1 Filipina teacher dies of motorcycle accident, 1 critical in Pattaya

Two female teachers from Marivit School Pattaya had motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening, March 3.

Travelers from 9 ‘high risk’ countries subject to 14-day home quarantine

Visitors and Thai citizens returning from the high risk areas will be subject to 14-days home quarantine, even if they are cleared of the disease, unless they have permission from health officials.

Thailand has adequate Covid drugs supply for now – Minister of Health

Mr Anutin said he asked China for a favour, to allow export of the medicines to Thailand to treat novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients here.

Travel advisory for Covid-19: No travel ban on travelers from Philippines, other countries

Thailand has not issued a travel ban on any country including the Philippines as per the latest travel advisory and press releases from the Royal Thai Government House, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). However, MOPH asks the cooperation from people who return from affected areas to self-quarantine themselves for […]

LIST: 54 countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus

Here are the countries that have so far confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.

First coronavirus deaths reported in Thailand, US and Australia

Three countries such as Thailand, US and Australia recorded their first deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) over the weekend.

After deputy health minister, now Iran’s VP tests positive to coronavirus

Massoumeh Ebtekar is one of Iran’s seven vice presidents who oversees women’s affairs.

Schools suspend classes after students’ trips in Japan, South Korea

Other schools which were not reported have also decided to suspend classes as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus.

Gunshots fired inside Central Rattanathibet in Nonthaburi

Nobody was hurt in the shooting which was caused by “husband and wife”.

Thailand has 40 coronavirus cases; a school closes after pupil tests positive

As of posting, it is unsure yet whether there is any Filipino teacher working at Phraharuthai Donmuang School (Sacred Heart of Jesus).

Gov’t schools in Bangkok close for 3 days due to worsening smog

The whole of Bangkok and its vicinity were found to contain excessive amounts of PM2.5 dust on Tuesday morning, measured at between 55-90 microns, according to the Pollution Control Department.

VIDEO: Iran’s deputy health minister, an MP test positive for coronavirus

The senior health official, Iraj Harirchi, said in a video that he was self-isolating and starting medication.

Airport Rail Link and MRT step up COVID-19 control measures

In addition to the normal safety procedures, security personnel will also screen all passengers’ body temperature using handheld thermometers.

Thai Baht on the slide over fears of spread of Coronavirus

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Kuwait suspends flights to and from Thailand over coronavirus fears

Kuwait had suspended all its flights to and from Iraq over fears about the coronavirus.

Thailand tags coronavirus ‘dangerous disease’, to punish outbreak control regulations offenders

The punishment is harsher for anyone who deliberately defies outbreak control regulations -- one year in prison and a 100,000-baht fine.