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Phuket wakes to silent Songkran
Phuket wakes to silent Songkran
PHUKET: People across Phuket woke this morning (Apr 13) to the quietest Songkran in living memory, with the streets deserted as the COVID-19 health regulations are being observed and enforced and the 14-day “Tambon Lockdown” coming into effect.
Phuket pulls together to provide free food for those in need
Phuket pulls together to provide free food for those in need
PHUKET: People, businesses and communities across Phuket have stepped up to provide food for people in need as many find themselves suffering from job losses and other loss of any income.
Four new Phuket COVID cases as ‘proactive’ campaign yields results
Four new Phuket COVID cases as ‘proactive’ campaign yields results
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 12) announced four more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket tourism businesses finally ordered to shutter
Phuket tourism businesses finally ordered to shutter
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has issued an order forcing all tourism-related businesses on the island to close in a move that is expected to finally open the door for hard-hit businesses and their employees to receive government support.
Two new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total hits 172
Two new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total hits 172
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 11) announced two more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket Governor bans sale of alcohol ‘until further notice’
Phuket Governor bans sale of alcohol ‘until further notice’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has ordered a ban on the sale of alcohol in Phuket. The order comes into effect at 00:01am April 11 and will remain in effect until further notice.
Phuket confirms nine new COVID-19 cases, total reaches 170
Phuket confirms nine new COVID-19 cases, total reaches 170
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee (CDC) today (Apr 10) announced nine more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
AKA Thailand star Manel Kape is UFC bound
AKA Thailand star Manel Kape is UFC bound
MMA: Phuket based former RIZIN Fighting Federation bantamweight champion Manel Kape is headed to the UFC.
Phuket officials to launch islandwide door-to-door checks for COVID-19
Phuket officials to launch islandwide door-to-door checks for COVID-19
PHUKET: Phuket will be the first province in the country to launch door-to-door checks of residents’ body temperatures in the hope of identifying infected people early and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Immigration issues automatic visa extensions for all visa types
Immigration issues automatic visa extensions for all visa types
PHUKET: The Immigration Bureau has announced that all foreigners in Thailand staying on any type of visa that did not expire before Mar 26 have been granted automatic extensions until Apr 30.
Phuket Songkran allowed, but stay in your subdistrict, says Governor
Phuket Songkran allowed, but stay in your subdistrict, says Governor
PHUKET: All subdistricts in Phuket will be under “lockdown” orders by this coming Monday (Apr 13) and people will be allowed to celebrate Songkran**, but not travel to other parts of the island, the Phuket Governor has announced.
14 new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total hits 140
14 new COVID-19 cases in Phuket, total hits 140
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 8) announced 14 more confirmed cases of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
2020 Phuket Rugby 10s cancelled
2020 Phuket Rugby 10s cancelled
RUGBY: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus and with no clear end date in sight it has been decided to cancel the 2020 Phuket Rugby 10s scheduled for June.
Mains water supply outage in Rawai and Karon
Mains water supply outage in Rawai and Karon
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Rawai and Karon tomorrow (Apr 9).
Three new COVID-19 cases, all from Patong.
Three new COVID-19 cases, all from Patong.
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee (CDC) today (Apr 7) announced three more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Srisoonthorn latest Phuket area put on ‘lockdown’
Srisoonthorn latest Phuket area put on ‘lockdown’
PHUKET: The central Phuket subdistrict of Srisoonthorn has been “shut down” by order of the Phuket Governor, with all non-essential vehicles being banned entry or exit from residential area.
Phuket Governor order warns of B20k fine for not wearing mask in public
Phuket Governor order warns of B20k fine for not wearing mask in public
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has issued an order warning that persons in Phuket found not wearing a face mask while in a public area risk being fined up to B20,000.
Phuket Governor orders ’shut down’ for Chalong, Kathu
Phuket Governor orders ’shut down’ for Chalong, Kathu
PHUKET: Chalong and Kathu have been “shut down” by order of the Phuket Governor, with all non-essential vehicles being banned entry or exit from the main tourist and expat residential areas on the island.
Ban on all international flights to Thailand extended
Ban on all international flights to Thailand extended
PHUKET: The ban on all inbound international passenger flights into Thailand has been extened through through to April 18.
COVID-19 may have contributed to Hungarian tourist’s death, says doctor
COVID-19 may have contributed to Hungarian tourist’s death, says doctor
PHUKET: A Hungarian tourist who died after a serious road accident could have contracted COVID-19 whilst in hospital which may have contributed to his death, a doctor confirmed today (April 6).