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Phuket Commerce president calls for urgent action to provide jobs, income for the hungry
Phuket Commerce president calls for urgent action to provide jobs, income for the hungry
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce President has appealed to the government in Bangkok to take urgent steps to counter the impact of unemployment on the island due to the COVID-19 outbreak and revitalize the island’s economy to become self-sufficient again.
Phuket officials report six days of zero new confirmed COVID cases
Phuket officials report six days of zero new confirmed COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) today (May 8) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. It is the sixth consecutive day that zero new confirmed cases have been reported in Phuket.
Turning the Corner: Food relief effort highlights COVID impact in Cherng Talay
Turning the Corner: Food relief effort highlights COVID impact in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: What started as a small effort by Jens and Khun Arttie, to do what they could for the people in Cherng Talay, who are without any means to support themselves due to the COVID restrictions, has bloomed into a major source of support for many of those suffering in the area, and now provides at least 250 meals a day, as well as relief packages once a week.
Phuket beaches remain closed: confirmed
Phuket beaches remain closed: confirmed
PHUKET: All Phuket beaches remain closed to any visitors, Bussaya Chaipeum, Chief of the Phuket office of the Provincial Public Relations (PR Phuket), confirmed to The Phuket News today (May 7).
Recent rains have helped, but Phuket water situation still ‘critical’
Recent rains have helped, but Phuket water situation still ‘critical’
PHUKET: Recent scattered heavy showers across the island have helped only a little to replenish the island’s water reserves, as the focus remains on using private water sources to supply water to residents.
Power outage to affect Wichit weekend market area
Power outage to affect Wichit weekend market area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Wichit tomorrow (May 8) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for fifth consecutive day
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for fifth consecutive day
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 7) announced zero new confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. It is the fifth consecutive day that zero new confirmed cases have been reported in Phuket.
Phuket officials release details of island’s third COVID death
Phuket officials release details of island’s third COVID death
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has released details of the death of the 69-year-old Australian man who became the third fatality on the island directly related to COVID-19, including that the man had received hospital treatment for 38 days.
Patong business leader calls for urgent government humanitarian, business aid
Patong business leader calls for urgent government humanitarian, business aid
PHUKET: Patong hotel and restaurant businessman Preechavude “Prab” Keesin has called for urgent measures by the government to help people in Patong, both those suffering from not having any income and for businesses so they can start providing jobs for the community.
Kamala, Rawai to be affected by power outages
Kamala, Rawai to be affected by power outages
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala and Rawai tomorrow (May 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Australian hotel GM, 69, Phuket’s third death from COVID-19
Australian hotel GM, 69, Phuket’s third death from COVID-19
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Australian who worked as a hotel general manager in Khao Lak has become Phuket’s third fatality directly related to being infected with COVID-19, officials reported today (May 6).
Phuket exodus numbers hit 50,000 as Governor praises efforts to get Thais home
Phuket exodus numbers hit 50,000 as Governor praises efforts to get Thais home
PHUKET: The number of people who have registered to leave Phuket, mostly for loss of income due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, has reached 50,000, the Phuket Governor revealed today.
Coronation Day ceremony kept a simple affair
Coronation Day ceremony kept a simple affair
PHUKET: The official ceremony to honour Coronation Day yesterday (May 4) was kept to a small and modest affair, with only a handful of Phuket’s leading officials taking part in line with measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
German expat, 55, found hanged at home near Khao Lak
German expat, 55, found hanged at home near Khao Lak
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old German expat who was found hanged in his house just north of the popular tourist area of Khao Lak in Phang Nga yesterday morning (May 4).
Phuket exodus lulls to steady stream of people leaving the island
Phuket exodus lulls to steady stream of people leaving the island
PHUKET: People arriving at the Phuket Check Point to be cleared to leave the island are doing so in a much more orderly fashion today (May 4), report the Phuket Provincial Police.
Sheikhul Islam issues edict for return to Friday prayers
Sheikhul Islam issues edict for return to Friday prayers
PHUKET: The Office of the Sheikhul Islam, the leading Muslim cleric in the country, has issued an edict announcing that Muslims may now attend Friday mass prayers at mosques, but must follow measures to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
More repat flights given green light
More repat flights given green light
THAILAND: A new order issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) yesterday (May 3) has granted permission to operate special international flights between 7am and 7pm each day.
Flags to be flown at half-mast in respect of passing of Order of Malta Grand Master
Flags to be flown at half-mast in respect of passing of Order of Malta Grand Master
PHUKET: Thai government offices are to fly the national flag at half-mast this week as a mark of respect for the passing of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, also commonly known as the Knights of Malta.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for second day, total holds at 220
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for second day, total holds at 220
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) today (May 4) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. It is the second consecutive day that zero new confirmed cases have been reported in Phuket.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 220
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 220
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) today (May 3) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.