Many of Thailand’s Virus Cases Are Male Fans of Boxing, Nightlife Scenes

Boxers fight during a Thai Boxing match that was held without spectators as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.

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Many of Thailand’s confirmed coronavirus casesBloomberg Terminal have arisen among men drawn to Thai boxing events and Bangkok’s nightlife.