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In Bangkok, an army of volunteers fights coronavirus
Reuters, Published on 17/08/2021
» Monk Phrompong Kaino, 33, works around the clock providing free Covid-19 swab tests for vulnerable people in high-risk Bangkok communities, part of a project by his temple that has reached more than 2,000 people in just over a month.
Veteran 'Post' journalist Suwan-ampa dies age 72
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/08/2021
» The Bangkok Post's award-winning veteran journalist Suwan-ampa Santimananeedol died yesterday from colon cancer. She was 72.
Hospitals 'should be allowed to import jabs'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» A doctor who lost his parents and sister to the coronavirus is urging the government to allow private parties, such as the Private Hospital Association, to directly import vaccines from manufacturers.
Death rites pose deadly risk
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2021
» City Hall on Friday began a Covid-19 vaccination programme for Buddhist monks, undertakers and other temple workers who handle the corpses of Covid-19 victims.
Last airman in Japanese battle dies
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/06/2021
» The last Thai airman to see action against Japanese invaders during World War II has died at age 102, it was announced on Friday.
Envoy had heart attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2021
» A forensic examination at Police General Hospital in Bangkok confirmed that Ukraine ambassador Andrii Beshta died of a heart attack, it was announced yesterday.
Autopsy finds ambassador died of heart attack
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2021
» A forensic examination at Police General Hospital in Bangkok had confirmed that Ukraine ambassador Andrii Beshta died of a heart attack, the Royal Thai Police Office said on Monday afternoon.
Bangkok needs more beds for severe Covid patients
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2021
» Bangkok will need more beds for severely ill Covid-19 cases over the next couple of weeks, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said on Friday as the number of daily infections hit a new high.
NOB to list virus-ready temples
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2021
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will release a list of temples which are equipped to cremate those who died of Covid-19, its director, Narong Song-arom said on Monday.
Covid victim cremated after snubs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2021
» Chachoengsao: The body of a 76-year-old woman who died of Covid-19 on Saturday was finally cremated yesterday, after four temples refused to cremate her remains out of concern about possible contagion.