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Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 14
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 14
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Sunday, June 14.
‘Keep foreign tourists out’ says poll
‘Keep foreign tourists out’ says poll
THAILAND: A majority of people do not want foreign tourists to return anytime soon while the COVID-19 situation in the country is improving, saying foreigners could spread the disease and Thai people should be able to enjoy the country first, according to the results of an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Unleashed: Don’t leave me!
Unleashed: Don’t leave me!
Many people are often quick to say their dog suffers from separation anxiety, when in reality the dog’s response can often be conditioned over time by our activities.
Poll shows slim majority no longer afraid of COVID-19
Poll shows slim majority no longer afraid of COVID-19
THAILAND: A slight majority of people say they are no longer afraid of the COVID-19, reasoning that the pandemic has been brought under control and that they are confident in the work of the country’s health personnel, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Gamblers lose after Kathu bust
Gamblers lose after Kathu bust
PHUKET: Ten men were arrested yesterday (June 13) after they were found gambling at a cockfight held near Soi Chonlaprathan, Kathu.
The Play’s The Thing: Taking the arts online
The Play’s The Thing: Taking the arts online
Around the world, theatres had all gone dark by May of 2020. This had never happened on a worldwide scale, and the last major closure of theatres in England was during the black plague during Shakespeare’s day. This is unprecedented, an amazing time. But many thespians have risen to the occasion to keep on giving to their public and doing the thing they love the most. I have included a few links at the end of this article. 
Video games and COVID-19: the impact in emerging markets
Video games and COVID-19: the impact in emerging markets
Online video gaming is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global tech landscape. With COVID-19 lockdown measures creating a captive audience, an estimated $159.3 billion will be spent on games this year, according to a recent report from analytics firm Newzoo – a growth rate of 9.3%. The market is forecast to surpass US$200bn by 2023.
Schauffele seizes one-shot lead in PGA Tour return at Colonial
Schauffele seizes one-shot lead in PGA Tour return at Colonial
GOLF: Xander Schauffele closed with a birdie to fire a four-under par 66 and seize a one-stroke lead after yesterday’s (Jun 13) third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, the first PGA Tour event since the coronavirus shutdown.
Lockdown returns in parts of Beijing as China reports 57 new virus cases
Lockdown returns in parts of Beijing as China reports 57 new virus cases
WORLD: China reported 57 new cases of the coronavirus today (June 14), the highest daily figure since April, as concerns grow about a resurgence of the disease.
Alro readying to repossess forest land, rent it back to businesses
Alro readying to repossess forest land, rent it back to businesses
THAILAND: The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) says it will “repossess” Sor Por Kor land illegally occupied by resorts and hotels, and then rent the land back to them.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 13
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 13
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Saturday, June 13.
Two-thirds of sponsors unsure about 2021 Olympics: poll
Two-thirds of sponsors unsure about 2021 Olympics: poll
OLYMPICS: Two-thirds of Tokyo 2020’s corporate sponsors are undecided on whether to continue supporting the Games now the event has been pushed to 2021, according to a new survey.
Back to school with new study times and teaching methods
Back to school with new study times and teaching methods
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday (June 12) announced measures to enable schools to reopen after a COVID-19 enforced two-month closure.
Fine rumour for net booze pics ‘baseless’
Fine rumour for net booze pics ‘baseless’
THAILAND: The Office of the Alcohol Control Committee (OACC) yesterday (June 12) dismissed a rumour about individuals being fined for posting images of alcoholic drinks on social media.
‘Brahms: The Boy II’ delivers horror classic
‘Brahms: The Boy II’ delivers horror classic
While many might remember 2020 as the year attending a cinema became a thing of dreams, true horror fans may well remember it as the year when pleasant surprises in the genre just kept coming. At the start of the year horror buffs were perhaps most excited about new entries into the Halloween and A Quiet Place franchises, but what has surprised them the most has been just how good movies like The Invisible Man have ended up being.
Soi Dog warns of threatened pet welfare amid COVID crisis
Soi Dog warns of threatened pet welfare amid COVID crisis
Soi Dog Foundation is stressing the importance of responsible pet ownership after its Community Outreach Team were called to the house of a distressed owner struggling to afford the care for her 16 animals.
Patong’s Bangla nightlife area faces darkest hour
Patong’s Bangla nightlife area faces darkest hour
PHUKET: As daily life edges towards resembling normality, bars, pubs and entertainment venues yesterday were not included in Phase 4 of the government’s lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions.
Thai man arrested for post-New Year Patong party fatal stabbing after 12 years on the run
Thai man arrested for post-New Year Patong party fatal stabbing after 12 years on the run
PHUKET: A Thai man has been arrested in Songkhla province for the fatal stabbing of a Myanmar worker after New Year’s party in Patong 12 years ago.
Phuket airport issues travel requirements, announces first flights
Phuket airport issues travel requirements, announces first flights
PHUKET: Domestic arrivals at Phuket International Airport will not have to observe a 14-day self-quarantine after arriving on the island, Airports of Thailand management at Phuket airport (AoT Phuket) have announced.
Curfew ending, country remains closed to outsiders
Curfew ending, country remains closed to outsiders
BANGKOK: The night curfew will end on Monday (June 15), but strict controls will continue to be enforced on immigration because -19 is coming from other countries, a senior government spokesman announced today (June 12).