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Police extortion racket in the crosshairs
Police extortion racket in the crosshairs
BANGKOK: An unannounced visit by national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda at the Klong Dan police station last week has unravelled an allegedly brazen act of assault and extortion by a suspected gang of criminals in police uniforms.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist tax coming? ’Rolling lockdown’ for Phuket? || May 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist tax coming? ’Rolling lockdown’ for Phuket? || May 12
PHUKET XTRA - May 12 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com New tourist tax discussed |:| ’Rolling lockdowns’ for Phuket? |:| Only 2 COVID cases in Thailand today |:| Phuket coronavirus field hospitals to close ’temporarily’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Patong police in quarantine as officer confirmed infected with COVID-19
Patong police in quarantine as officer confirmed infected with COVID-19
PHUKET: Twenty-four officers of the Patong Police have been placed in quarantine as a precaution after one of their fellow patrol officers was confirmed as infected with COVID-19 on Sunday (May 10).
Phuket Governor orders ‘temporary closure’ of COVID-19 field hospitals
Phuket Governor orders ‘temporary closure’ of COVID-19 field hospitals
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has asked for the two government field hospitals set up to treat people infected with COVID-19 to be “temporarily suspended” due to the low number of people receiving treatment at the two facilities.
Only two new COVID cases recorded nationally, no deaths
Only two new COVID cases recorded nationally, no deaths
THAILAND: The government today (May 12) reported two new coronavirus cases, bringing the total in Thailand to 3,017 since the outbreak of the virus. No additional deaths were reported, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.
Phuket storm fells beachfront streetlamp
Phuket storm fells beachfront streetlamp
PHUKET: Strong winds that brought driving rain across the island this morning (May 12) felled a roadside streetlamp on the beachfront road in Kalim, north of Patong, blocking any traffic from passing through the area.
Phuket officials report zero COVID cases, total holds at 224
Phuket officials report zero COVID cases, total holds at 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 12) 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.
Gang rape charges mount
Gang rape charges mount
THAILAND: Three teachers from a total of seven suspects in the gang rape case against an underage girl at a school in Mukdahan province are likely to face charges for sexually assaulting another 16-year-old student.
Businesses gear up for June boost
Businesses gear up for June boost
THAILAND: More activities and medium-sized businesses which have been temporarily halted or closed since late March will be allowed to resume next month, as the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) mulls a further easing of government-imposed restrictions ordered to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
Premier League gets green light for June re-start
Premier League gets green light for June re-start
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season yesterday (May 11) as the government published a “roadmap” that could see the return of elite sport in England from June 1.
NSC set to mull lifting emergency in two weeks
NSC set to mull lifting emergency in two weeks
THAILAND: The National Security Council (NSC) will decide whether to prolong the country’s state of emergency in two weeks’ time, secretary-general Somsak Roongsita said yesterdy (May 11).
Officials ponder ‘rolling lockdowns’ for new COVID-19 case areas
Officials ponder ‘rolling lockdowns’ for new COVID-19 case areas
PHUKET: Phuket officials are considering their next course of action for the areas where four new confirmed infections of COVID-19 have been reported, while other areas that have not had a new infection for 14 days may soon see their lockdown restrictions lifted.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five teachers arrested in gang rape investigation! Thailand coronavirus cases over 3,000! || May 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five teachers arrested in gang rape investigation! Thailand coronavirus cases over 3,000! || May 11
PHUKET XTRA - May 11 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thailand logs 6 new COVID cases, including in Phuket |:| Phuket returnees to be quarantined in home provinces |:| Commerce prez calls for action on unemployment |:| School gang rape probe after 5 teachers arrested Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Electricity outages to hit Rassada, Mai Khao
Electricity outages to hit Rassada, Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Rassada tomorrow (May 12) and Mai Khao on Wednesday (May 13) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket health teams inspect businesses allowed to open
Phuket health teams inspect businesses allowed to open
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) are conducting inspections of stores and other businesses across Phuket that are allowed to open following the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to ensure health guidelines are being enforced.
Gaethje dominates in UFC’s return as Trump congratulates promoters
Gaethje dominates in UFC’s return as Trump congratulates promoters
MMA: On Saturday (May 9) The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) became the first major American sporting event held since the US coronavirus outbreak, with President Donald Trump congratulating the promoter.
Europe emerges from confinement but Asia infections spike
Europe emerges from confinement but Asia infections spike
WORLD: Swathes of Europe began the long process of re-opening from coronavirus lockdowns today (May 11), but the first new infections in weeks at China’s ground zero offered a sobering reminder of the dangers of a second wave of cases.
Sports stars go all out to make ends meet
Sports stars go all out to make ends meet
ALL SPORTS: While very few Thai professional athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, a number of them have been suffering financially from the coronavirus pandemic.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains 224
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases, total remains 224
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 11) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, after four new cases were reported yesterday (May 10), the first new cases reported in a week.
April consumer confidence lowest in over 21 years
April consumer confidence lowest in over 21 years
BANGKOK: The measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in last months’ consumer confidence index falling to the lowest in 21 years and seven months, but the Thai Chamber of Commerce believes a relaxation of lockdown measures, coupled with government stimuli, can still reinvigorate the domestic economy, reports NNT.