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More restrictions eased as ‘Phase 2’ of lifting lockdown begins
More restrictions eased as ‘Phase 2’ of lifting lockdown begins
PHUKET: Hundreds of businesses across the island are allowed to open from today (May 17) as Phase 2 of the relaxation of the restrictions introduced to prevent the spread COVID-19 come into effect.
More than 20k people have left Phuket, police app confirms
More than 20k people have left Phuket, police app confirms
PHUKET: More than 20,000 people have now left Phuket due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 restrictions, a new app launched by the Phuket Provincial Police has revealed.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains at 224
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains at 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 16) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. The total number of people in Phuket officially confirmed as infected with the virus since the outbreak began remains at 224 (203 of them have already recovered),
Phuket airport ordered to remain closed – again
Phuket airport ordered to remain closed – again
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) this afternoon (May 15) issued an order for Phuket International Airport to remain closed, waylaying its re-opening that was scheduled for midnight tonight.
With zero new COVID cases, Phuket officials maintain total remains 224
With zero new COVID cases, Phuket officials maintain total remains 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 15) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, but maintains that the total number of people in Phuket officially confirmed as infected with the virus since the outbreak began remains at 224 – despite Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha yesterday publicly announcing that four cases reported as confirmed on Sunday had since been confirmed as not infected.
Tourism to lead Phuket’s way out of COVID crisis, reports C9 Hotelworks Phuket Economic Overview Report
Tourism to lead Phuket’s way out of COVID crisis, reports C9 Hotelworks Phuket Economic Overview Report
PHUKET: There is no way around it, Phuket will need to look to tourism for its recovery from the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 restrictions, reports hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks in its “Phuket Phuket Economic Overview Report” released today (May 15).
AoT Phuket announces requirements for using airport
AoT Phuket announces requirements for using airport
PHUKET: The Airports of Thailand management team at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has released a list of requirements for all people using the airport once it reopens this Saturday (May 16) -- including that all people leaving the island must register their health condition on the AOT Airports app.
Phuket airport approved to open
Phuket airport approved to open
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been approved to re-open to limited domestic flights after midnight this Friday night by order of Dr Chula Sukmanop, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Man returns to Chiang Mai from Phuket country’s only new COVID case
Man returns to Chiang Mai from Phuket country’s only new COVID case
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 14) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, marking four consecutive days of no new cases reported since the four reported on Sunday.
Power outage to affect Kamala
Power outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (May 14) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
‘Community pantries’ pop up across Phuket
‘Community pantries’ pop up across Phuket
PHUKET: At least 36 ”Community Pantries” have been set up across Phuket for people to use for free if they urgently need food, and for people to leave donations of packaged food those in need.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 224
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 13) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. With zero new cases reported today, the total number of people in Phuket officially confirmed as infected with the virus since the outbreak began remains at 224.
Police disguise as food delivery drivers to arrest drug suspects
Police disguise as food delivery drivers to arrest drug suspects
PHUKET: Unable to apprehend drug suspects speeding through Phuket Town on motorbikes and running red lights, police disguised themselves as food delivery drivers in order to catch the culprits, Muang District Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Danai Jaikaeng has revealed.
Phuket officials report zero COVID cases, total holds at 224
Phuket officials report zero COVID cases, total holds at 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 12) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. With zero new cases reported today, the total number of people in Phuket officially confirmed as infected with the virus since the outbreak began remains at 224.
Officials ponder ‘rolling lockdowns’ for new COVID-19 case areas
Officials ponder ‘rolling lockdowns’ for new COVID-19 case areas
PHUKET: Phuket officials are considering their next course of action for the areas where four new confirmed infections of COVID-19 have been reported, while other areas that have not had a new infection for 14 days may soon see their lockdown restrictions lifted.
Electricity outages to hit Rassada, Mai Khao
Electricity outages to hit Rassada, Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Rassada tomorrow (May 12) and Mai Khao on Wednesday (May 13) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains 224
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 11) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, after four new cases were reported yesterday (May 10), the first new cases reported in a week.
Government launches nationwide poll over COVID-19 restrictions
Government launches nationwide poll over COVID-19 restrictions
PHUKET: The national government has launched a major nationwide poll asking people critical questions as to whether they think the measures implemented so far to prevent the spread of COVD-19 have been appropriate, whether their provinces should be “opened up” even more, and even how many new confirmed cases do the people find acceptable.
Four new COVID cases, Phuket total hits 224
Four new COVID cases, Phuket total hits 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) today (May 10) reported four new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, after seven days of reporting no new cases.
Phuket Opinion: Far from over
Phuket Opinion: Far from over
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Pungdet scored three bullseyes with his manifesto of what Phuket needs, and fast, delivered at Phuket Provincial Hall this week.