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Phuket Opinion: The waiting game
Phuket Opinion: The waiting game
PHUKET: There seems to be a game afoot, and people are starting to smell it. Phuket yesterday passed the magical milestone of 21 days without a new confirmed COVID-19 infection that has yet to be confirmed by experts in Bangkok.
Sustainably Yours: Reimagining Phuket
Sustainably Yours: Reimagining Phuket
As Phuket comes out of lockdown everybody wants to forget about COVID-19 and for life to go back to “normal”. However, let’s not forget that normal meant constant construction, routine water shortages and frequent electrical outages. Normal was the buzz of jet-skis, the roar of motorbikes and the thumping bass of club music. Normal was plastic-filled beaches and polluted klong waters seeping into the sea. Normal was congested highways, aggressive drivers, and a high death toll. So, let’s not go back to “normal”.
Brahminy kite with broken wing in Bang Tao taken into care
Brahminy kite with broken wing in Bang Tao taken into care
PHUKET: A red-backed sea eagle, also called a Brahminy kite, found near houses in Bang Tao with a broken wing has been taken into care by local wildlife officials.
Italian man in Cherng Talay Phuket’s latest COVID case, total reaches 226
Italian man in Cherng Talay Phuket’s latest COVID case, total reaches 226
PHUKET: An Italian engineer who lives in Cherng Talay with his family has been confirmed as Phuket’s latest confirmed case of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number of people in Phuket recognised by officials as infected with COVID-19 since the outbreak began to 226.
Phuket shops, businesses mark high compliance with COVID post-lockdown health regulations
Phuket shops, businesses mark high compliance with COVID post-lockdown health regulations
PHUKET: Phuket shops and businesses that have been allowed to reopen so far are following the post-lockdown health regulations tightly, many above “90% compliance”, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee headed by Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana reported yesterday (May 22).
The Culinary Detective: Phuket’s fine restaurants reset for post-lockdown launch
The Culinary Detective: Phuket’s fine restaurants reset for post-lockdown launch
It has sadly been some time since my last visit to Phuket. Whilst only a matter of weeks, it seems like an eternity! I am fortunate to have a small bolt-hole on the island, fulfilling my ocean-view retirement dream and equally a welcome escape from the hustle of Bangkok where I have been ensconced since mid-March. Daily, I fervently seek news of the airport opening date so I may visit my second home, but more importantly renew experiences at my favourite dining spots.
Woods vows victory in star-studded charity match
Woods vows victory in star-studded charity match
GOLF: Tiger Woods couldn’t resist a little last-minute needling before Sunday’s charity showdown with Phil Mickelson, with a deadpan prediction that he and partner Peyton Manning would dominate.
Sex workers left in cold by outbreak
Sex workers left in cold by outbreak
BANGKOK: Thousands of sex workers have been denied access to relief cash amid the coronavirus outbreak despite their contribution to the once-thriving tourism industry, a forum was told.
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao, north of the airport
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao, north of the airport
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao on Tuesday (May 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Thai Airways loses state enterprise status after stake sell-off
Thai Airways loses state enterprise status after stake sell-off
BANGKOK: Debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) has lost its state enterprise status after the Vayupak 1 Fund bought a 3.17% stake from the Finance Ministry on Friday (May 22), a source at the fund said.
Phuket Property Guide: COVID impact and bargain hunters
Phuket Property Guide: COVID impact and bargain hunters
This is the fourth instalment on the likely impacts of the coronavirus on Phuket real estate, and why we don’t believe it will be as destructive a force as many suggest. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No new COVID cases! Phuketians top ten curfew breakers! Reports of animal cruelty? || May 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No new COVID cases! Phuketians top ten curfew breakers! Reports of animal cruelty? || May 22
PHUKET XTRA - May 22 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Zero new cases announced for Thailand! |:| Emergency decree likely to be extended |:| Soi Dog responds over animal cruelty reports |:| Phuketians top ten in nation at breaking curfew Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Shorter curfew likely, but emergency decree will be extended
Shorter curfew likely, but emergency decree will be extended
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has backed a recommendation to extend use of the emergency decree for another month, but consideration is being given to shortening the night curfew as coronavirus infections continue to fall.
Phuket in national top 10 for curfew breakers
Phuket in national top 10 for curfew breakers
PHUKET: The total number of people arrested in Phuket for breaking the nightly curfew has resulted in the island being ranked within the top 10 offending locations nationally.
Soi Dog Foundation responds to reports of dog poisonings in Cherng Talay
Soi Dog Foundation responds to reports of dog poisonings in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation is working closely with Cherng Talay Police following two recent reports of deliberate dog poisonings in the area.
Bangkok condo market takes a hit, marks new report
Bangkok condo market takes a hit, marks new report
BANGKOK: The sale of condominiums in the Bangkok area has plunged, with just over half the number of units expected to launch this year so far opening, and developers turning to discounts and other incentives to lure buyers, notes a new report by Knight Frank Thailand.
Asean calls for nature’s conservation to prevent future pandemics
Asean calls for nature’s conservation to prevent future pandemics
The Asean Secretariat (ASEC) and the Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) held their first webinar on May 20, underscoring the linkages of biodiversity and health and regional efforts to integrate biodiversity conservation into the COVID-19 response.
Olympics official sees ‘real problems’ in holding Games in 2021
Olympics official sees ‘real problems’ in holding Games in 2021
OLYMPICS: A senior Olympics official has warned that holding the postponed Tokyo Games next year faces “real problems”, with even a vaccine unlikely to stave off the threat of the coronavirus.
Phuket officials confirm zero new COVID cases, total remains at 225
Phuket officials confirm zero new COVID cases, total remains at 225
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 22) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
FAT seeks guidelines for Sept start
FAT seeks guidelines for Sept start
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has sought clear guidelines from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) regarding the government’s plan for easing coronavirus-related restrictions to pave the way for Sept 12 restart of the domestic leagues.