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Phuket’s first COVID death: Bang Tao woman, 64, who lived with three other confirmed cases
Phuket’s first COVID death: Bang Tao woman, 64, who lived with three other confirmed cases
PHUKET: The first person in Phuket to die directly as a result of being infected with the COVID-19 virus was a 64-year-old housewife who lived in Bang Tao with three other people who had been confirmed as infected with the virus: her husband, her daughter and her daughter’s husband.
Phuket stalwarts launch Patong food relief
Phuket stalwarts launch Patong food relief
PHUKET: Long-term Phuket expats Wal Brown, owner of Sweets Restaurant in Patong, and Tony Love Linay of Tong Fa Massage and Spa have teamed up to launch a drive to help people in need in Patong.
Phuket suffers first COVID-19 death
Phuket suffers first COVID-19 death
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its first officially recognised death directly related to COVID-19, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee marked in a report issued this morning (Apr 27).
Small help making a big difference in Kata
Small help making a big difference in Kata
PHUKET: While larger projects to provide food and other help to people in need due to the COVID-19 crisis are gaining momentum across the island, individuals and individual businesses are doing their part in Rawai and Kata, bringing a positive impact to those who need help in the current economic situation.
Phuket COVID relief drive targets Patong’s ‘invisible ones’
Phuket COVID relief drive targets Patong’s ‘invisible ones’
PHUKET: A relief campaign to provide food to people left without any income due to the COVID-19 crisis has set its sights on helping migrant workers on the fringes of Patong.
Phuket’s ScubaNicks steps up for Rawai Food Relief
Phuket’s ScubaNicks steps up for Rawai Food Relief
PHUKET: Local dive operator ScubaNicks has stepped up to provide more than 3,000 food bags to people in need in Rawai, at the southern end of the island, in just 13 days.
Four new COVID cases in Bang Tao, Phuket total hits 206
Four new COVID cases in Bang Tao, Phuket total hits 206
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 26) announced four more confirmed cases of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket Opinion: Ripping off the band-aid
Phuket Opinion: Ripping off the band-aid
PHUKET: Over the past month and and half all the “lockdown” restrictions laid down by national and provincial orders have pointed to an April 30 deadline. The Emergency Decree is set to expire on April 30, the ban on all inbound international passenger flights is set to expire on April 30, domestic flights can take to the skies again after April 30, and the “tambon lockdown” in Phuket is set to expire on April 30.
Woman in Wichit latest confirmed COVID case in Phuket, total reaches 202
Woman in Wichit latest confirmed COVID case in Phuket, total reaches 202
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 25) announced one more confirmed case of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket blanked as AirAsia to resume domestic flights from May 1
Phuket blanked as AirAsia to resume domestic flights from May 1
BANGKOK: AirAsia Thailand will resume its domestic operations from May 1 for passengers in need of travel with strict health controls and social distancing protocol in place, the company announced today.
Myanmar, France, India top foreign curfew breakers in Phuket
Myanmar, France, India top foreign curfew breakers in Phuket
PHUKET: People from Myanmar, France and India are the top three foreign curfew breakers in Phuket, according to information posted by Phuket Provincial Police today (Apr 24).
Governor assures Chinese in Phuket receiving good care
Governor assures Chinese in Phuket receiving good care
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has assured Chinese consular officials that all Chinese nationals, including tourists, had received good care in Phuket, and noted that the two “field hospitals” set up on the island were modelled on the “field hospitals” set up in Wuhan, China, ground zero for the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Boy, 2 years old, among four new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total reaches 201
Boy, 2 years old, among four new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total reaches 201
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 24) announced four more confirmed cases of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, all from Bang Tao on Phuket’s west coast.
TMD says heavy rain on its way
TMD says heavy rain on its way
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and heavy rain across the Andaman coast provinces this afternoon and evening, with more rain expected in the coming days.
Patong post office staffer new COVID-19 case in Phuket, total hits 197
Patong post office staffer new COVID-19 case in Phuket, total hits 197
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 23) announced one more new confirmed case of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. This time a staffer at a post office in Patong.
Deputy PM Anutin arrives in Phuket
Deputy PM Anutin arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Public Health Minister, arrived in Phuket this morning on a one-day visit to the island.
Phuket Immigration confirms automatic visa extension applies to all visa types
Phuket Immigration confirms automatic visa extension applies to all visa types
PHUKET: The automatic visa extension granted by the Immigration Bureau does apply to all visa types, not just short-term tourist visas, Phuket Immigration Deputy Chief Col Nareuwat Putthawiro confirmed to The Phuket News today (Apr 22).
Three new COVID-19 cases in Bang Tao bring total to 196, risk areas mapped
Three new COVID-19 cases in Bang Tao bring total to 196, risk areas mapped
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 22) announced three more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, all from Bang Tao on Phuket’s west coast.
Power outages to affect areas near Mai Khao Beach
Power outages to affect areas near Mai Khao Beach
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Baan Mai Khao, Thalang, on Thursday (Apr 23) as work is carried out on installing new lower-voltage cables.
Foreigners’ visas automatically extended until July 31
Foreigners’ visas automatically extended until July 31
BANGKOK: The cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months on Tuesday (Apr 21) in a bid to prevent long queues at immigration centres and stem the spread of the coronavirus.