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Virus toll on economy could last nine months, says PM
Virus toll on economy could last nine months, says PM
THAILAND: The country will likely continue feeling the economic blow of COVID-19 for another nine months, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Kamala ‘controls’ not a ‘lockdown’: tambon deputy chief
Kamala ‘controls’ not a ‘lockdown’: tambon deputy chief
PHUKET: Seri Lapmak, Deputy Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has clarified that the “preventative controls” brought into effect in Kamala today is not a “lockdown” – people may enter and leave the area freely, but no people are allowed to move into the area until May 15 and any persons wanting to move out of the area must obtain written permission first.
More arrests as people continue to break nightly curfew
More arrests as people continue to break nightly curfew
PHUKET: Ten more people were arrested in Phuket’s Muang District on Monday night for breaking the nationwide night curfew from 10pm to 4am.
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Phuket exodus numbers hit 50,000 as Governor praises efforts to get Thais home
Phuket exodus numbers hit 50,000 as Governor praises efforts to get Thais home
PHUKET: The number of people who have registered to leave Phuket, mostly for loss of income due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, has reached 50,000, the Phuket Governor revealed today.
Stores threatened with closure after stampede to buy booze
Stores threatened with closure after stampede to buy booze
THAILAND: Stores that fail to enforce disease control measures will be closed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam warned today (May 5) after people crowded into shops to buy alcoholic drinks following the lifting of the ban in most provinces.
Kamala under ‘lockdown’ for protection
Kamala under ‘lockdown’ for protection
PHUKET: Residents in Kamala woke this morning (May 5) unable to leave the subdistrict on Phuket’s west coast with checkpoints set up on the major roads leading into and out of the beachside town.
Coronation Day ceremony kept a simple affair
Coronation Day ceremony kept a simple affair
PHUKET: The official ceremony to honour Coronation Day yesterday (May 4) was kept to a small and modest affair, with only a handful of Phuket’s leading officials taking part in line with measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for third consecutive day
Phuket officials report zero new COVID cases for third consecutive day
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) today (May 5) reported zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. It is the third consecutive day that zero new confirmed cases have been reported in Phuket.
German expat, 55, found hanged at home near Khao Lak
German expat, 55, found hanged at home near Khao Lak
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old German expat who was found hanged in his house just north of the popular tourist area of Khao Lak in Phang Nga yesterday morning (May 4).
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions raised for vaccine push
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions raised for vaccine push
WORLD: Global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter-million yesterday (May 4), mostly in the US and Europe even as both regions slowly moved away from lockdown and world leaders raised billions towards a vaccine.
COVID-19 presents ‘golden year’ opportunity for wildlife, say experts
COVID-19 presents ‘golden year’ opportunity for wildlife, say experts
THAILAND: The easing of coral bleaching and absence of tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic is spurring hopes of restoring years of damage to marine ecosystems, according to Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a well-known marine scientist.
Curfew breakers spur new booze ban threat
Curfew breakers spur new booze ban threat
THAILAND: A sudden rise in the number of people breaking the curfew to drink alcohol between Sunday night and early yesterday morning (May 4) has prompted a warning that the government may have to reinstate the sales ban.
Errant Yala COVID-19 spike triggers probe
Errant Yala COVID-19 spike triggers probe
THAILAND: A second test found all 40 of the newly suspected COVID-19 cases in Yala on Sunday (May 3) turned out to be false positives, as the Public Health Ministry has decided to run another test at its main lab to leave no room for doubt.
Phuket exodus lulls to steady stream of people leaving the island
Phuket exodus lulls to steady stream of people leaving the island
PHUKET: People arriving at the Phuket Check Point to be cleared to leave the island are doing so in a much more orderly fashion today (May 4), report the Phuket Provincial Police.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 18 new COVID cases! Alleged rapist caught! Patong Beach bomber caught? || May 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 18 new COVID cases! Alleged rapist caught! Patong Beach bomber caught? || May 4
PHUKET XTRA - May 4 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Fugitive arrested, accused of raping 2 girls |:| 18 new COVID cases for Thailand |:| Suspects in 2016 bombings caught |:| Bang Tao protest, Kamala-Cherng Talay road closed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Sheikhul Islam issues edict for return to Friday prayers
Sheikhul Islam issues edict for return to Friday prayers
PHUKET: The Office of the Sheikhul Islam, the leading Muslim cleric in the country, has issued an edict announcing that Muslims may now attend Friday mass prayers at mosques, but must follow measures to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
More repat flights given green light
More repat flights given green light
THAILAND: A new order issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) yesterday (May 3) has granted permission to operate special international flights between 7am and 7pm each day.
US women footballers lose equal-pay case
US women footballers lose equal-pay case
FOOTBALL: A federal judge dismissed a bid by the United States women’s football team for equal pay in Los Angeles last Friday (May 1), rejecting claims the players had been underpaid, in a crushing defeat for the reigning world champions.
Vendors warned against selling alcohol outside of mandated hours
Vendors warned against selling alcohol outside of mandated hours
BANGKOK: Dr Niphon Chinanonwet, Director of the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at the Ministry of Public Health, has warned all vendors not to sell alcohol outside of the regulated hours.