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Cherng Talay high-risk area lockdown leaves west coast road closed
Cherng Talay high-risk area lockdown leaves west coast road closed
PHUKET: The road joining Kamala with Cherng Talay on Phuket’s west coast will remain closed, villages on the border of the two popular subdistricts are under lockdown for fear of allowing the COVID-19 virus to spread.
Help Phuket Today providing assistance to poor and migrant families
Help Phuket Today providing assistance to poor and migrant families
PHUKET: The effects of the coronavirus have been felt far and wide with, at time of print, almost 3.5 million infections and 240,000 deaths globally.
National report: Six new cases, no deaths for second day
National report: Six new cases, no deaths for second day
THAILAND: The government today reported six new coronavirus cases, raising the nationwide total to 2,966, with no new deaths for the second day, since the virus outbreak began. The death toll remains at 54.
Now is not the time to run and hide
Now is not the time to run and hide
As events are being cancelled and postponed due to the effects of COVID-19, rights holders and brands are faced with unprecedented challenges and questions about how best to manage the situation. Naturally, a lot of people ask themselves what the industry will look like on the ‘other side’.
Phuket Property Guide: What’s stopping a COVID property crash in Phuket?
Phuket Property Guide: What’s stopping a COVID property crash in Phuket?
This is our third article dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus, and what we believe its impact will be on the Phuket property sector.
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, all in Bang Tao
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, all in Bang Tao
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 2) announced three more confirmed cases of people in Phuket confirmed as infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
People wanting to leave Phuket must now obtain ‘Fit to Travel’ notice
People wanting to leave Phuket must now obtain ‘Fit to Travel’ notice
PHUKET: People wanting to leave the island to return to their home provinces must now obtain a “Fit to Travel” document, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Domestic flights resume with extra safety protocols
Domestic flights resume with extra safety protocols
BANGKOK: Four airlines resumed domestic flights yesterday (May 1) with unprecedented public hygiene measures to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.
Official claims B5,000 handout cheats are media hungry
Official claims B5,000 handout cheats are media hungry
THAILAND: Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat said he was worried that “some” people who are now gathering in front of the Finance Ministry to demand B5,000 per month in aid are not really in need and may even be exploiting the media exposure and people’s goodwill.
Alcohol ban to be lifted Sunday - with limits
Alcohol ban to be lifted Sunday - with limits
THAILAND: Sales of alcoholic beverages will be allowed again from tomorrow (May 3) but people will only be able to drink at home and not in restaurants when they reopen, the government said yesterday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket exodus begins! Human-trafficking arrests! Man stabs ex-wife? || May 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket exodus begins! Human-trafficking arrests! Man stabs ex-wife? || May 1
PHUKET XTRA - May 1 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket lockdown lifted, exodus begins |:| 6 new cases in Thailand, Phuket no new cases |:| Three arrested in connection with Patong human-trafficking gang |:| Man stabs ex-wife to see son |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket exodus halted as officials overwhelmed, close bridge
Phuket exodus halted as officials overwhelmed, close bridge
PHUKET: Hours after opening the bridge for people to leave the island early today (May 1), police ordered the bridge closed to traffic again as officials were overwhelmed by the people wanting to leave Phuket to get home.
 
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Three Cambodians arrested for Patong human-trafficking gang
Three Cambodians arrested for Patong human-trafficking gang
PHUKET: Three Cambodians have been arrested for their involvement in a human-trafficking operation in Patong that saw children beaten with a coat hanger if they failed to make B3,000 a day selling garlands to tourists.
Phuket officials report zero new confirmed COVID cases
Phuket officials report zero new confirmed COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Incident Command Center today (May 1) announced zero new confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, leaving the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the disease since the outbreak began at 217.
Thailand confirms six new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Thailand confirms six new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
THAILAND: The government today (May 1) reported six new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 2,960 across Thailand since the virus outbreak. No additional deaths were recorded, leaving the toll at 54.
Local administrations ordered to provide ‘milk aid’ to families with infants
Local administrations ordered to provide ‘milk aid’ to families with infants
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana had ordered all 17 municipalities and local administration organisations (OrBorTor) on the island to specifically help families with babies affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Phuket marks Labour Day
Phuket marks Labour Day
PHUKET: Government offices are open for the annual Labour Day holiday today (May 1), as Phuket enjoys its first since Apr 13 without a ban on non-essential travel between subdistricts.
PSG awarded Ligue 1 title as French football season declared over
PSG awarded Ligue 1 title as French football season declared over
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain were named as Ligue 1 champions yesterday (Apr 30) after France’s football league declared the coronavirus-hit season over, leaving some other clubs disappointed and pondering legal action.
Virus hammers plunging world economy but South Korea turns corner
Virus hammers plunging world economy but South Korea turns corner
WORLD: A day without a new coronavirus case in South Korea and a potential breakthrough in the hunt for a better treatment spurred optimism yesterday (Apr 30), but catastrophic European figures underlined how much damage the epidemic has already done to the global economy.