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Phuket airport approved to open
Phuket airport approved to open
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been approved to re-open to limited domestic flights after midnight this Friday night by order of Dr Chula Sukmanop, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Electricity outages to affect Patong Hill, Koh Kaew 
Electricity outages to affect Patong Hill, Koh Kaew 
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong Hill and Koh Kaew tomorrow (May 15) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Man returns to Chiang Mai from Phuket country’s only new COVID case
Man returns to Chiang Mai from Phuket country’s only new COVID case
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 14) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, marking four consecutive days of no new cases reported since the four reported on Sunday.
Heavy rains do little to boost island’s water reserves: ‘We need more’ says Phuket water chief
Heavy rains do little to boost island’s water reserves: ‘We need more’ says Phuket water chief
PHUKET: The heavy rains that lashed the island earlier this week have done little to help replenish the island’s main reservoirs,  Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Chief Graisorn Mahamad had told The Phuket News.
Tourism goal raises eyebrows
Tourism goal raises eyebrows
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is aiming high for 100 million domestic trips within this year, while the private sector plays down this target, saying it will be difficult to meet.
CP chief pushes tourism reboot
CP chief pushes tourism reboot
BANGKOK: Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont is urging the government to relax lockdown measures and welcome foreign travellers as soon as possible, and turn the country into a “safe haven” for wealthy visitors.
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Thailand Sticks by its Cryptocurrency Commitment
Thailand Sticks by its Cryptocurrency Commitment
The world is facing a great deal of uncertainty in the light of the coronavirus pandemic. But against that background, Thailand is continuing to show its support for cryptocurrencies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No new cases! Police extortion racket crackdown? Community pantries across Phuket! || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No new cases! Police extortion racket crackdown? Community pantries across Phuket! || May 13
PHUKET XTRA - May 13 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com No new coronavirus cases in Thailand! |:| Police extortion racket crackdown |:| Community pantries across Phuket! |:| Business leaders donate B10mn for checkpoint Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Governor to request Phuket airport to reopen
Governor to request Phuket airport to reopen
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor will request the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to allow Phuket International Airport re-open to limited domestic flights starting this Saturday (May 16).
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
BANGKOK: Hotel property owners across Asia are increasingly turning to creative financing solutions to ride out near-term turbulence. Owners are seeking greater access to debt financing to bolster cash flows as they face an unprecedented period of historically low occupancy rates, closed borders and severe limitations on air travel due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says JLL.
Power outage to affect Kamala
Power outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (May 14) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Vettel to leave Ferrari after 2020 season
Vettel to leave Ferrari after 2020 season
FORMULA ONE: Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel said yesterday (May 12) he would leave Ferrari at the end of the season, saying there was no “common desire” to work together any more.
‘Community pantries’ pop up across Phuket
‘Community pantries’ pop up across Phuket
PHUKET: At least 36 ”Community Pantries” have been set up across Phuket for people to use for free if they urgently need food, and for people to leave donations of packaged food those in need.
Coronavirus claims life of young sumo wrestler in Japan
Coronavirus claims life of young sumo wrestler in Japan
SUMO WRESTLING: A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan today (May 13) after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport’s first COVID-19 fatality, the national association said.
Spanish woman aged 113 beats coronavirus
Spanish woman aged 113 beats coronavirus
WORLD: A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten the coronavirus at a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence said yesterday (May 12).
Phuket business powerhouses donate B10mn for ‘Phuket Smart Check Point’ system
Phuket business powerhouses donate B10mn for ‘Phuket Smart Check Point’ system
PHUKET: Phuket business leaders have donated B10 million for police to install a high-tech checking system at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai to help prevent any persons infected with COVID-19, or under observation on suspicion of being infected with the virus, from leaving the island.
No new COVID cases nationally for the first time
No new COVID cases nationally for the first time
THAILAND: There were no new infections of COVID-19 reported in Thailand today (May 13), for the first time since the pandemic began to spread here, and no new deaths.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 224
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total holds at 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 13) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. With zero new cases reported today, the total number of people in Phuket officially confirmed as infected with the virus since the outbreak began remains at 224.
Police disguise as food delivery drivers to arrest drug suspects
Police disguise as food delivery drivers to arrest drug suspects
PHUKET: Unable to apprehend drug suspects speeding through Phuket Town on motorbikes and running red lights, police disguised themselves as food delivery drivers in order to catch the culprits, Muang District Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Danai Jaikaeng has revealed.