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Pattaya beaches reopen from Monday
Pattaya beaches reopen from Monday
PATTAYA: Pattaya will reopen its beaches and the popular offshore destination of Koh Lan from Monday (June 1) as it eases its lockdown in line with the decline in local coronavirus infections nationwide.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID-19 cases for fifth day
Phuket officials report zero new COVID-19 cases for fifth day
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 30) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As such, the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the virus since the outbreak began still stands at 227.
Police probe gunshot in Phuket Town
Police probe gunshot in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police have detained three men for questioning after a gun was fired at least once in Poonpon Soi 11 in Phuket Town this morning (May 30).
Arrivals to Phuket from eight provinces must observe quarantine
Arrivals to Phuket from eight provinces must observe quarantine
PHUKET: People arriving in Phuket from eight “risk area” provinces must home quarantine for 14 days after arriving on the island, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced yesterday (May 29).
Heavy downpours drench Phuket
Heavy downpours drench Phuket
PHUKET: A two-hour downpour left roads in Phuket Town and surrounding areas flooded this morning (May 30). Police issued warnings urging motorists to exercise caution while driving through any floodwaters. 
Governor dismisses Phuket’s last seven COVID cases, suspends field hospital
Governor dismisses Phuket’s last seven COVID cases, suspends field hospital
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor yesterday gave the order for the COVID-19 ‘Field Hospital’ set up at the site of still-unfinished new Provincial Hall to ‘suspend all activities’ from tomorrow (May 31), confirming his announcement made earlier this week.
Cinemas reopen with strict anti-virus provisions
Cinemas reopen with strict anti-virus provisions
THAILAND: Cinemas will have to place single viewers or pairs of customers three seats apart, and they will not be allowed to eat or drink during the movie, when they reopen next week.
Phuket Property Guide: What constitutes a bargain?
Phuket Property Guide: What constitutes a bargain?
This is part five of our “COVID Crash” series, which has explored the question: Will we soon find bargains a-plenty in the Phuket real estate market? Many punters are convinced it is only a matter of time, but Phuket’s history of responding to tragedy, global financial crises and even viral epidemics makes us a bit more skeptical.
FA Cup final set for August 1 after virus delay
FA Cup final set for August 1 after virus delay
FOOTBALL: The FA Cup final is set to take place on August 1 after the English Football Association yesterday (May 29) announced provisional dates to finish the competition.
THAI flights put on hold until July
THAI flights put on hold until July
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) has decided to halt flights by the airline for another month and maintain salary cuts put in place after the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a THAI source.
Work permit holder boost but no news for separated families
Work permit holder boost but no news for separated families
THAILAND: The Foreign Ministry has informed Thailand’s foreign chambers of commerce that foreigners who have work permits or permission from Thai government agencies will soon be allowed to enter the kingdom.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More openings for Monday, beaches still closed! Rawai volunteers for needy! || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More openings for Monday, beaches still closed! Rawai volunteers for needy! || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com List of June 1 reopenings revealed, beaches still closed |:| 11 new COVID cases in Thailand |:| Week of heavy weather forecast for Phuket |:| ’Don’t smoke’ warning causes shooting? |:| Rawai Love Heart Group! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Yanui
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Yanui
PHUKET: A small turtle trapped in a discarded fishing net was rescued by local residents at Yanui Beach in Rawai earlier today (May 29).
As annual rains arrive, Phuket health chief issues dengue warning
As annual rains arrive, Phuket health chief issues dengue warning
PHUKET: After heavy downpours drenched the island earlier today, Phuket Provincial health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew reminded local residents to start taking precautions against being infected with dengue.
Lockdown eased from Monday
Lockdown eased from Monday
BANGKOK: The government today announced the third stage of the easing of the business and activity lockdown, effective from Monday (June 1).
Phuket marks zero new COVID cases for fourth consecutive day
Phuket marks zero new COVID cases for fourth consecutive day
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 29) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As such, the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the virus since the outbreak began still stands at 227.
Electricity outage to affect Ban Lipon, Thalang
Electricity outage to affect Ban Lipon, Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Monday (Jun 1) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island this morning (May 29) saw minor flooding across major roads, as the Phuket office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of more heavy rain and thundershowers for the coming week.
COVID-19 and tourism: Can domestic travel address the slump in emerging markets?
COVID-19 and tourism: Can domestic travel address the slump in emerging markets?
With the coronavirus pandemic causing the closure of national borders and the suspension of international travel, governments in emerging markets have begun to explore whether domestic tourism can kick-start their economies.
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
WORLD: China’s parliament yesterday (May 28) approved plans to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms.