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Boy, 12 months old, and woman, 97, among 10 new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 188
Boy, 12 months old, and woman, 97, among 10 new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 188
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 14) announced 10 more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, all from the Bang Tao area of Cherng Talay.
Phuket’s second COVID ‘field hospital’ ready to open
Phuket’s second COVID ‘field hospital’ ready to open
PHUKET: Phuket’s second “field hospital” at the Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, in Kathu is ready to accommodate 150 patients and will officially open tomorrow (Apr 15), Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has revealed.
Firms sound knell for 10mn job toll
Firms sound knell for 10mn job toll
BANGKOK: Thailand risks unemployment surging to 10 million people if the pandemic lasts another two to three months, according to the private sector.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Silent Songkran! Man goes to prison to get three meals a day! || April 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Silent Songkran! Man goes to prison to get three meals a day! || April 13
PHUKET XTRA - April 13 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Man surrenders to police to get fed |:| Phuket wakes to silent Songkran |:| Russia airlifts tourists |:| Thailand cases now over 2,500; Phuket reaches 178 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Exercise outdoors permitted during lockdown, confirms Phuket health chief
Exercise outdoors permitted during lockdown, confirms Phuket health chief
PHUKET: People are allowed to exercise in public, such as jogging and cycling, during the current lockdown across the island as along as they obey all the regulations involved, the Chief of the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) has confirmed.
Phuket lockdown checkpoints back up as people hit the roads
Phuket lockdown checkpoints back up as people hit the roads
PHUKET: After the quietest start to Songkran in living memory, people today started arriving at checkpoints in the hope of being allowed through on the first day of the two-week “lockdown” order by the Phuket Governor.
Two new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 178
Two new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 178
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 13) announced two more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Majority not confident in government’s handling of COVID-19
Majority not confident in government’s handling of COVID-19
THAILAND: A majority of people are anxious about the COVID-19 outbreak and are not confident in the government’s handling of the situation, according to an opinion survey carried out by Suan Dusit Rajabhat Univerisity, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Thousands cancel handout requests
Thousands cancel handout requests
THAILAND: More than 610,000 people who registered for the B5,000 cash handout granted by the government to ease the impact of the COVID-19 have cancelled their registrations out of fear they will face legal action for providing fake information.
Phuket wakes to silent Songkran
Phuket wakes to silent Songkran
PHUKET: People across Phuket woke this morning (Apr 13) to the quietest Songkran in living memory, with the streets deserted as the COVID-19 health regulations are being observed and enforced and the 14-day “Tambon Lockdown” coming into effect.
Phuket pulls together to provide free food for those in need
Phuket pulls together to provide free food for those in need
PHUKET: People, businesses and communities across Phuket have stepped up to provide food for people in need as many find themselves suffering from job losses and other loss of any income.
Lessons from yesteryear: How the quiet roots of Songkran can help us today
Lessons from yesteryear: How the quiet roots of Songkran can help us today
It was the biggest water festival in the world. The party lasted all night long. Every year, it attracted over 500,000 foreign tourists; to say nothing of the millions Thais who perennially returned to their hometowns in anticipation of the celebration. It brought in revenue of over B22 billion and, well, I suppose you really could say “it was the biggest show on Earth!”
Four new Phuket COVID cases as ‘proactive’ campaign yields results
Four new Phuket COVID cases as ‘proactive’ campaign yields results
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 12) announced four more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
A Meal With: Fine dining gone viral
A Meal With: Fine dining gone viral
To say that we live in challenging times is a bit like saying Donald Trump may not be the smartest kid on the block – a huge understatement. The COVID-19 viral crisis has exploded with unprecedented speed and venom hitting every aspect of Phuket life, none more so than the all-important tourist industry and within that our once- thriving fine dining sector.
Phuket Property Guide: Pandemic and property
Phuket Property Guide: Pandemic and property
How will the current global situation affect the Phuket property sector? Given the economic uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a widespread belief that this should have some kind of a knock-on effect on the Phuket real estate sector. Many potential buyers see this as opportunity to hunt for bargain basement prices in the months ahead.
Phuket tourism businesses finally ordered to shutter
Phuket tourism businesses finally ordered to shutter
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has issued an order forcing all tourism-related businesses on the island to close in a move that is expected to finally open the door for hard-hit businesses and their employees to receive government support.
Free treatment for all virus patients
Free treatment for all virus patients
BANGKOK: All coronavirus patients will be treated for free at all hospitals in Thailand, with the costs paid by three healthcare funds, effective retroactively from Mar 5.
Man 20, surrenders to police with one ya bah pill so he can get food in prison
Man 20, surrenders to police with one ya bah pill so he can get food in prison
PHUKET: Police today they said they had no choice but to arrest a 20-year-old man who presented himself at Wichit Police Station with just one pill of ya bah (methamphetamine) so he could be sent to prison and get food.
Man, 28, found dead on Khao Rang
Man, 28, found dead on Khao Rang
PHUKET: A 28-year-old man was found dead on Rang Hill in Phuket Town yesterday afternoon (Apr 10) after he leapt from the viewpoint in what family members believe was suicide, report police.
Russia airlifts 228 tourists trapped in Phuket
Russia airlifts 228 tourists trapped in Phuket
PHUKET: The official closure of Phuket International Airport on April 10 did not prevent Russia from airlifting 228 of its citizens trapped on the island due to COVID-19.