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Phuket hotels look to close during lockdown
Phuket hotels look to close during lockdown
PHUKET: The number of hotels in Phuket intending to temporarily close in April to comply with the one-month lockdown has risen to some 87%, reports Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, President of Thai Hotels Association (THA) southern chapter.
Confusion over whether bridges are closed, partly closed, or will close ‘definitely’ on April 1
Confusion over whether bridges are closed, partly closed, or will close ‘definitely’ on April 1
PHUKET: After only this morning laying down the law and denying unauthorised people and vehicles permission to cross the bridges into and out of Phuket, Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai late today said that some people in “special circumstances” are being allowed through, explained a report by the Phuket office of the Pubic Relations Department which has now been pulled down off the official PR Phuket Facebook page.
Confirmed! Phuket Airport to close
Confirmed! Phuket Airport to close
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will close April 10-30 as the island enters its final stage of lockdown, with no unauthorised persons allowed into or out of Phuket.
Patong COVID infections continue to bloom, total Phuket cases hit 62
Patong COVID infections continue to bloom, total Phuket cases hit 62
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar 30) confirmed nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with eight surfacing from Patong.
Phuket Hotels Association steps up with clearing roadside trash
Phuket Hotels Association steps up with clearing roadside trash
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association’s hotel members in Laguna and Layan joined forces during these difficult times, while hotels are suffering amid the COVOD-19 crisis, to do something positive for the community.
Phuket bridges and ports closed
Phuket bridges and ports closed
PHUKET: All bridges onto and off the island will be closed to all traffic except emergency service vehicles and trucks delivering goods, and all ports and piers will be closed to general traffic, at midnight tonight (00:01am, Mar 30).
Phuket’s six new COVID-19 cases all from Patong, total hits 53
Phuket’s six new COVID-19 cases all from Patong, total hits 53
PHUKET: All six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 announced by the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar 29) were from Patong. The six new cases bring the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the virus in Phuket since the outbreak began to 53.
All Phuket beaches closed
All Phuket beaches closed
PHUKET: All beaches in Phuket have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket COVID-19 PUI man flees designated accommodation, convinced to return
Phuket COVID-19 PUI man flees designated accommodation, convinced to return
PHUKET: A man who fled his designated accommodation in Phuket Town where he was under observation on suspicion of being infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus was convinced to return to his safe zone by police and health officers yesterday (Mar 27).
Phuket Governor extends ‘voluntary street curfew’, warns of strict enforcement
Phuket Governor extends ‘voluntary street curfew’, warns of strict enforcement
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has issued a notice asking for cooperation from all local residents and tourists – both Thai and international – to stay off the streets and away from public areas from 8pm to 3am each night.
Six more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, total hits 47
Six more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, total hits 47
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee announced today (Mar 28) that six new COVID-19 cases in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus in Phuket since the outbreak began to 47.
52 hotels in Phuket announce plans to close: THA President
52 hotels in Phuket announce plans to close: THA President
PHUKET: Fifty-two hotels in Phuket have announced their plans to close due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Thai Hotels Association (THA) chairman Kalin Sarasin has revealed.
Living with COVID-19
Living with COVID-19
There is nowhere you can go in Phuket without the COVID-19 coronavirus determining every aspect of your life, other than staying at home hoping not to become infected. Here is a reality check on what COVID-19 means in Phuket.
Chess Battles 2020 sees Phuket’s young masters shine
Chess Battles 2020 sees Phuket’s young masters shine
CHESS: The Lemonade Family Club and Southside Knights Chess Club co-hosted the first ever Phuket Chess Battles tournament for children under 13-years of age on Sunday, March 15th.
Russian arrested in Phuket for overstay, working as illegal taxi driver
Russian arrested in Phuket for overstay, working as illegal taxi driver
PHUKET: A Russian man who had overstayed in the country illegally for 163 days has been arrested for working as an illegal taxi driver, picking up tourists from Phuket International Airport.
Phuket Opinion: The Last Stand
Phuket Opinion: The Last Stand
PHUKET: The national emergency powers rolled out this week to help try to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus are as divisive as the last time Prime Minister Prayut had such wide-ranging powers, immediately after the 2014 coup.
Seven more COVID-19 cases in Phuket, including police officer: official total hits 41
Seven more COVID-19 cases in Phuket, including police officer: official total hits 41
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (Mar 27) that seven new COVID-19 cases in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus in Phuket to 41.
Thailand confirms 91 new COVID-19 cases and one more death
Thailand confirms 91 new COVID-19 cases and one more death
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Mar 27) confirmed 91 new cases of COVID-19 and one new fatality.
Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon Postponement
Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon Postponement
MARATHON: The worldwide spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a broad impact on our daily lives.
Social Security covers COVID-19 hospital treatment
Social Security covers COVID-19 hospital treatment
BANGKOK: Insurance packages offering benefits to cover COVID-19 infections have become popular among those who can afford them. Meanwhile, those who are insured with the Social Security Office can rest assured that their hospital treatment will be covered if they fall ill from COVID-19, reports state news agency NNT.