LIVE [Live] Thai PBS World Tonight 6 April, 2020
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No 24-hour curfew in Thailand yet – government spokeswoman
The Government is yet to decide whether a 24-hour curfew is necessary, government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today, as she tried to allay public fears about the extension of the current night time curfew. She assured that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has not yet made that decision, adding that... -
Thailand reports 51 new COVID-19 cases – a 50% drop from yesterday
Thailand’s 51 new COVID-19 infections today were only half the number reported yesterday. 119 new recoveries were also reported. Total infections have reached to 2,220, whereas recoveries have increased to 793, with 1,907 others still in hospital. The official death toll has increased by 3 to 26. The new infections... -
Phuket’s governor closes Karon and Rawai areas
Two more areas in Phuket, well known for their resort hotels and beautiful beaches, have been locked down, effective today until further notice, as the provincial administration escalates efforts to curb growing spread of COVID-19. Governor Pakkapong Thaweepat, in his capacity as the the director of the Phuket Emergency Situation... -
China pauses in memory of virus victims and ‘martyrs’
(AFP) -- China came to a standstill on Saturday to mourn patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus, as the world's most populous country observed a nationwide three-minute silence. At 10 am (0200 GMT), citizens paused, cars, trains and ships sounded their horns, and air-raid sirens rang out in... -
Global virus cases top a million, deaths surpass 50,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world soared past one million on Thursday and deaths topped 50,000 as Europe reeled from the pandemic and the United States reported the highest daily death toll so far of any country. Despite more than half the planet imposing some form of lockdown,...
Coronavirus Outbreak Update
No 24-hour curfew in Thailand yet – government spokeswoman
The Government is yet to decide whether a 24-hour curfew is necessary, government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today, as...
Environment
China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING (AP) — Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and hundreds of reinforcements...
Student Movements
Popular party’s disbandment sparks information war
In the third of the series on the rising campus activism, ThaiPBS World’s Political Desk examines how students are using...
Coronavirus Outbreak
Profiles
Real tests await Pita as leader of Future Forward’s reincarnation
With just two years in the field of politics, Pita Limjaroenrat has taken on the challenging mission of leading more...
He shot to fame with his eloquence during the House budget debate back in July last year. But can Pita Limjaroenrat, a 38-year-old political new-comer, steer the newly-founded Kao Klai Party, through this challenging time?
Around Thailand
Digital Stickers – From 2D artwork to creative communication
Every day, social media develops new ways to connect people in their daily lives. One of the latest trends is...
Asean
‘Shoot them dead’ – Philippine President Duterte to lockdown violators
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned violators of coronavirus lockdown measures they could be shot for causing...
Politics
No 24-hour curfew in Thailand yet – government spokeswoman
The Government is yet to decide whether a 24-hour curfew is necessary, government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today, as...
Food, Travel and Lifestyle
Thais show generosity and ingenuity to outwit deadly virus
As fear of catching Covid-19 grows, many Thais are doing what they can to help the country pull through this...
Business
No 24-hour curfew in Thailand yet – government spokeswoman
The Government is yet to decide whether a 24-hour curfew is necessary, government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today, as...
Highlights of the week
Now, the bright side
Losing jobs hurts, and the knife is being arguably twisted with the state of emergency. Staying home, having repeated or...
the bright side emerging from the world’s fight against COVID-19 can be easily overlooked. There are plenty of positives, actually...
Political Pulse
Thai hero in New York: I’m a coward just like you
Monday, April 6, 2020: In one of the most poignant, sincerest and touching statements on COVID-19, a Thai woman who...
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