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Phuket Governor signs order for June 9 beach re-opening
Phuket Governor signs order for June 9 beach re-opening
PHUKET: Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has signed an official order to open all Phuket beaches from June 9 and gradually resume operations at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) as well as driving schools across the island.
Blazing Saddles: A breath of fresh air
Blazing Saddles: A breath of fresh air
Many of us have been gob-smacked by graphic images showing the dense air pollution disappearing all over the world, as we humans were forced into lockdown in an attempt to curtail COVID-19’s relentless march across our planet.
Phuket marks 13 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 13 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 7) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 13th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
Thailand’s schedule for World Cup qualifiers confirmed
Thailand’s schedule for World Cup qualifiers confirmed
FOOTBALL: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the revised schedule for the remaining World Cup qualifying matches.
Bautista on the bounce in ‘My Spy’
Bautista on the bounce in ‘My Spy’
There seems to come a time in every action hero’s career when they decide it might be time to make a family film. For some it works really well! Say what you like about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Kindergarten Cop’, but it is still a film that will always bring a smile to your face whenever you go back and give it a watch.
‘Burn down racism’: global protests mark George Floyd’s death
‘Burn down racism’: global protests mark George Floyd’s death
WORLD: Taking a knee, chanting and ignoring social distancing measures, outraged protesters from Sydney to London kicked off a weekend of global rallies yesterday (June 6) against racism and police brutality.
Asian Tour to restart in September after six-month gap
Asian Tour to restart in September after six-month gap
GOLF: The Asian Tour today (June 7) announced plans to restart its 2020 golf season with three tournaments in September as coronavirus travel restrictions begin to ease across the world’s most populous continent.
Roads flooded as heavy rains drench Phuket
Roads flooded as heavy rains drench Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island this morning (June 7) caused minor floodings across major roads. Meteorologists forecast more rains to come.
Phuket Opinion: Not so fast
Phuket Opinion: Not so fast
PHUKET: The first buses to start rolling into and out of Phuket this week marked more than just a milestone along the island’s road to recovery, the nature of the relaunch also showed very plainly how Phuket’s return to normal life will be a slow one.
Phetchaburi man nabbed in Phuket with meth
Phetchaburi man nabbed in Phuket with meth
PHUKET: An anti-narcotics task force operating directly under the Phuket Provincial Office yesterday (5 June ) arrested a Phetchaburi man for possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah).
Thai student returns from Russia, tests positive for COVID-19
Thai student returns from Russia, tests positive for COVID-19
BANGKOK: Thailand reported two new coronavirus cases on Saturday (June 6), both returnees from abroad, and no new deaths, bringing the total to 3,104 cases and 58 deaths since January.
More Thai airports allowed to re-open for domestic flights
More Thai airports allowed to re-open for domestic flights
BANGKOK: Six Thai airports have been approved to re-open for domestic flights by order of Dr Chula Sukmanop, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Phuket beaches to open on June 9
Phuket beaches to open on June 9
PHUKET: All Phuket beaches will open next Tuesday (June 9), Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (June 6).
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total stands at 227
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total stands at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 6) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 12th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
BASKETBALL: Michael Jordan said yesterday (June 5) he is making a record US$100 million (B3.1 trillion) donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
WEIGHTLIFTING: An investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) found widespread corruption and dozens of covered up drugs tests, officials said Thursday (June 4).
Tourist spots, national parks face quotas
Tourist spots, national parks face quotas
BANGKOK: Visitors to national parks must now make reservations before entering and the number of visitors to beaches and tourist hotspots is also to be limited, officials announced.
Phuket marks 11 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 11 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 5) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 11th consecutive day that no new infections have been reported on the island.
Buses start rolling into Phuket
Buses start rolling into Phuket
PHUKET: The first interprovincial bus into Phuket since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect arrived at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, from Phang Nga at 7am today (June 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Work permit holders to return? 1 new Thailand COVID case! Thai Activist abducted? || June 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Work permit holders to return? 1 new Thailand COVID case! Thai Activist abducted? || June 5
PHUKET XTRA - June 5 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Governor invites foreign envoys to inspect Phuket |:| Another returnee tests positive for COVID in Thailand |:| Rights group says Thai activist abducted in Cambodia Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket