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Humans to blame for spread of coronavirus and other ‘zoonoses’
Humans to blame for spread of coronavirus and other ‘zoonoses’
WORLD: Whether it came from a bat or a pangolin is not certain, but one thing is: the coronavirus outbreak that has killed tens of thousands and turned the world upside down comes from the animal world.
Rate of national infections continues to fall
Rate of national infections continues to fall
THAILAND: The government today (Apr 22) reported 15 new cases of coronavirus disease, raising the national total to 2,826, and one more death since the virus struck - a Thai woman with a chronic ailment whose daughter had earlier been infected.
Netflix sees record sign-ups during pandemic lockdowns
Netflix sees record sign-ups during pandemic lockdowns
WORLD: Netflix yesterday (Apr 21) reported soaring profits as subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three new COVID-19 cases in Bang Tao bring total to 196, risk areas mapped
Three new COVID-19 cases in Bang Tao bring total to 196, risk areas mapped
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 22) announced three more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, all from Bang Tao on Phuket’s west coast.
Thai League 1 teams say no to scrapping results of first four games
Thai League 1 teams say no to scrapping results of first four games
FOOTBALL: Thai League 1 clubs have unanimously agreed that results of the first four matches of the season will stand when the event resumes in September, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced yesterday (Apr 21).
Cabinet gives nod to slash power bills
Cabinet gives nod to slash power bills
THAILAND: The cabinet has agreed with the Energy Ministry’s decision to temporarily waive or lower electricity bills for households to help cut people’s expenses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Professional sport returns in South Korea
Professional sport returns in South Korea
SPORTS: Professional sport returned to South Korea yesterday (Apr 21) as coronavirus restrictions ease, with the first pitch thrown in a baseball pre-season derby in front of empty stands.
Phuket taxi drivers start catching crabs to make a living
Phuket taxi drivers start catching crabs to make a living
PHUKET: Four former Phuket taxi drivers now out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis have turned to catching crabs to make a living.
Commercial domestic flights face strict disease-control rules for May 1 relaunch
Commercial domestic flights face strict disease-control rules for May 1 relaunch
BANGKOK: Commercial airlines have been told to adopt strict anti-disease transmission rules when they resume domestic flights on May 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Moguls ready to help Thailand
Moguls ready to help Thailand
BANGKOK: Thailand’s top business leaders are ready to help the government ease the crunch of the coronavirus crisis, and plan to offer their ideas to lift the country out of the economic quagmire.
Power outages to affect areas near Mai Khao Beach
Power outages to affect areas near Mai Khao Beach
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Baan Mai Khao, Thalang, on Thursday (Apr 23) as work is carried out on installing new lower-voltage cables.
Foreigners’ visas automatically extended until July 31
Foreigners’ visas automatically extended until July 31
BANGKOK: The cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months on Tuesday (Apr 21) in a bid to prevent long queues at immigration centres and stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus benefits online companies
Coronavirus benefits online companies
Food delivery companies, online stores, and online coaching have grown several times during the coronavirus pandemic. Visits to major online movie theaters such as Netflix, HBO and other sites increased by more than a third. This is reported by the portal IQ OPTION. Thus, quarantine associated with epidemics turned out to be beneficial for a number of businesses, such as the social network Facebook, Google, Amazon and other online sites. Their shares are growing, while traditional business such as tourism, restaurants, hotels, oil and gas sales, real estate, are on the verge of bankruptcy. Experts recommend investing in the most stable currencies in the world such as the Japanese yen and precious metals, such as gold. Note that The central bank predicts Thailand’s economy will contract 5.3% this year, the weakest since the 1998 Asian financial crisis.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Power bill to be cut? Lowest coronavirus cases in a month! Disinfecting chimp? || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Power bill to be cut? Lowest coronavirus cases in a month! Disinfecting chimp? || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 19 new cases in Thailand, Phuket total now 193 |:| Electricity bills cut? |:| Sea Gypsy network coping with crisis |:| Zoo told to stop showcasing disinfecting chimp Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Poll: Should the lockdown end on April 30?
Phuket Poll: Should the lockdown end on April 30?
PHUKET: As Phuket proceeds through its second week of “lockdown” to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the big question for everyone is whether the lockdown restrictions on the island should continue past their current deadline of April 30, and if they are to be lifted or even eased, which ones should be the first to go.
Italian man, 83, latest confirmed COVID-19 case in Phuket, total moves to 193
Italian man, 83, latest confirmed COVID-19 case in Phuket, total moves to 193
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 21) announced one new confirmed case of a person infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, an Italian man who previously had visited risk areas in Patong.
Phuket Town food giveaway organiser charged for not enforcing social distancing
Phuket Town food giveaway organiser charged for not enforcing social distancing
PHUKET: The organiser of a free food giveaway held in Phuket Town yesterday (Apr 20) has been charged for not enforcing social distancing as required under the health regulations issued under the Emergency Decree in order to to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Curfew breakers continue to flout the law
Curfew breakers continue to flout the law
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported 28 more people arrested for breaking the curfew overnight, bringing to 636 the official tally of people arrested for breaking the national nightly curfew from 10pm to 4am since the curfew began on Apr 3.
Swiss man, 72, found dead in Kathu home
Swiss man, 72, found dead in Kathu home
PHUKET: Kathu Police have confirmed that doctors are testing the body of a 72-year-old Swiss man whose body was found in his house in Kathu on Saturday (Apr 18) to determine whether man had contracted COVID-19.
COVID-19 aid reaches 8,000 who lost jobs
COVID-19 aid reaches 8,000 who lost jobs
BANGKOK: About 8,000 people who have lost their jobs or were suspended from work due to the COVID-19 outbreak on Monday (Apr 20) received their first compensation payment from the Social Security Office (SSO).