The NYPost is hardly an objective or unbiased source. That aside, after FEMA pulled out of several counties in NC fearing anti-govt activists, it is easy to see how some would be cautious. Who knows what the broader strategy was talk to the neighbors and build a consensus? No need to assault the home to see if they need help, get the neighbors to ask.
Hardly Trump, the US does not control trading on Baht or Pounds. The Thai government is trying to move the money a bit to improve bookings for the high season.
It is used in humans to treat scabies and other burrowing varmints. I would think any pharmacy would have it. Not sure if you need a prescription. It may just be in hospital pharmacies due to low demand and high abuse by idiots that think it works on Covid.