Chiang Mai logs most new Covid cases in 3 days
CHIANG MAI registered 196 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday, bringing the tally of confirmed cases in the third wave of the coronavirus outbreak to 2,233.
Germany mourns its 80,000 Covid dead at memorial
BERLIN: Germany held a national memorial service on Sunday for its nearly 80,000 victims of the coronavirus pandemic, putting aside deep divisions over Covid restrictions to share the pain of grieving families.
Navy deserter nabbed for gold robbery
SONGKHLA: A navy deserter has been arrested for robbing a gold shop at the Big C superstore, Khlong Hae branch, in Hat Yai district and making off with 1.1 million baht worth of gold necklaces on Saturday, police said.
BTS' Dynamite music video tops 1 billion views on YouTube
HONG KONG: BTS have made history again.
Man found dead in temple well
NAKHON PHANOM: A man missing for four or five days was found dead at the bottom of a well at a temple in Muang district on Sunday morning, police said.
US, China commit to climate cooperation ahead of key summit
WASHINGTON: The United States and China are "committed to cooperating" on the pressing issue of climate change, the two sides said Saturday, issuing the pledge days ahead of a key summit hosted by President Joe Biden.
Death toll tops 100 as Thailand logs 1,767 Covid cases, new record
Accumulated death toll in Thailand tops 100 on Sunday as government logs 1,767 new cases, yet another new record, for total of 42,352.
Most support govt's plan to create special holiday: poll
A majority of people agree with the government's intention to create a special, long holiday similar to Songkran to help stimulate the country's sagging economy, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
NASA's Mars copter flight could happen as soon as Monday
WASHINGTON: NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter could make its first flight over the Red Planet as soon as Monday, the US space agency reported, following a delay of more than a week due to a possible technical issue.
From Moscow to New York, fast delivery takes off amid pandemic
MOSCOW: Like millions of people around the world, Yuri Nekrasov stopped going to the grocery store every day last year when authorities in Moscow enforced a coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19 tests at Ayutthaya central shrimp market
AYUTTHAYA: People who visited the Central Shrimp Market in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district during March 30-April 15 are urged to get a Covid-19 test at the market on Sunday from 8.00am-2.00pm free of charge, provincial governor Panu Yaemsri announced.
Kremlin critic Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors
MOSCOW: Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny risks cardiac arrest at "any minute" as his health has rapidly deteriorated, doctors warned Saturday, urging immediate access to Russia's most famous prisoner.
Cops seek protest leaders as UDD mulls rally halt
The police are preparing to charge four key figures behind the political rally outside Government House on Thursday for organising a public gathering in violation of the Disease Control Act and the emergency decree, says the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB).
Uni denies police pressure to revoke academic's contract
Khon Kaen University on Saturday denied being pressured by the police to terminate the employment contract of American academic David Streckfuss over his political activism, saying the agreement was scrapped for professional reasons.
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
The announcement that the Myanmar coup leader will attend the Asean summit drew dismay from activists, who have long beseeched foreign leaders not to recognise the junta.
Siam Bioscience confident of delivering vaccine jabs on time
Siam Bioscience Co, the local biotechnology firm contracted to manufacture the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Thailand, said it is confident that it will be able to deliver the vaccines on time once they have passed the required checks.
Department of Medical Services chief urges hospital care for Covid-19 cases
The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is urging those who have tested positive for Covid-19 to seek treatment at hospitals, amid growing concerns about spreading the virus to vulnerable family members.
Alarm rises over hospital bed shortage
As the number of Covid-19 cases in the third wave soars, several people are turning to social media in a desperate attempt to find hospital beds for their families and friends.
Officials fired for subsidy rort
Two education officials have been fired for embezzling subsidies meant for private schools in Bangkok and Narathiwat, with six others in the deep South province are under investigation for negligence of duties, says the Education Ministry.
Britain bids Prince Philip farewell
WINDSOR, England: Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday led Britain in one minute’s silence in memory of her late husband, Prince Philip, as she bade him a final farewell at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service.
