Thailand reports 2,000-odd Covid-19 cases yet again and confirms single-day record of 15 virus deaths and testing method criticised


An employee disinfects a commuter train in Bangkok on April 27, 2021, after the government imposed strict restrictions following the recent outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus cases in Thailand.- AFP

* Half of total Thai cases this month * Proactive testing needed - expert * Bangkok's parks, schools, theatres, gyms, bars closed

BANGKOK, April 27 (Reuters): Thailand reported 15 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, setting a daily record for the third time in four days in its worst-outbreak yet, as an expert warned of big problems ahead from insufficient testing.

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