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144,000 lose jobs in shutdown
144,000 lose jobs in shutdown
THAILAND: More than 140,000 employees lost their jobs last month due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Employment.
British PM in intensive care with coronavirus
British PM in intensive care with coronavirus
WORLD: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care yesterday (Apr 6) after being hospitalised with coronavirus, with foreign minister Dominic Raab to take over his duties “where necessary”, his Downing Street office said.
Ban on all international flights to Thailand extended
Ban on all international flights to Thailand extended
PHUKET: The ban on all inbound international passenger flights into Thailand has been extened through through to April 18.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rawai, Patong ’shut down’! New immigration measures coming soon? || April 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rawai, Patong ’shut down’! New immigration measures coming soon? || April 6
PHUKET XTRA - April 6 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Patong, Rawai, Karon ’shut down |:| 4 new cases in Phuket, 123 total |:| 2,220 cases nationwide |:| Curfew breakers caught |:| Commercial flight restrictions in Thailand continues |:| Immigration measures coming soon? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thai weightlifters banned from Olympics
Thai weightlifters banned from Olympics
OLYMPICS: Weightlifters from Thailand and Malaysia will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the sport’s governing body said on Saturday (Apr 4) it had banned their athletes after a high number of doping cases.
After roughing it at Phuket crematorium building, stranded Russian tourists moved to resort
After roughing it at Phuket crematorium building, stranded Russian tourists moved to resort
PHUKET: Three Russian tourists who had been sleeping in an open-air building next to the crematorium at Wat Mai Khao for more than a week as they had been unable to board any flights home have been moved to a resort at Nai Yang Beach.
COVID-19 may have contributed to Hungarian tourist’s death, says doctor
COVID-19 may have contributed to Hungarian tourist’s death, says doctor
PHUKET: A Hungarian tourist who died after a serious road accident could have contracted COVID-19 whilst in hospital which may have contributed to his death, a doctor confirmed today (April 6).
Phuket officials announce just four ‘new’ cases of COVID, total hits 123
Phuket officials announce just four ‘new’ cases of COVID, total hits 123
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 6) announced four more confirmed cases of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, bringing the total number of people in Phuket infected with the disease since the outbreak began to 123.
Governor exempts five hotels to receive new guests
Governor exempts five hotels to receive new guests
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has announced five hotels where any tourists stranded in Phuket due to the COVID-19 crisis may stay at fixed rates.
Thailand logs 51 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths
Thailand logs 51 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths
THAILAND: There were 51 new confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide, including 13 health workers, and three additional deaths today (April 6), a health official said.
French club doctor ‘commits suicide’ after coronavirus diagnosis
French club doctor ‘commits suicide’ after coronavirus diagnosis
FOOTBALL: French Ligue 1 club Reims were in mourning yesterday (April 5) for long-serving club doctor Bernard Gonzalez who committed suicide after being diagnosed with coronavirus, sources confirmed.
Rawai checkpoint nabs curfew breakers, meth pills
Rawai checkpoint nabs curfew breakers, meth pills
PHUKET: Officers stationed at a checkpoint in Rawai have reported arresting nine people last night for breaking the nationwide curfew from 10pm to 4am. One of the persons arrested was found carrying ya bah (methamphetamine) pills.
Laguna Phuket Obstacle Trail Run postponed until November
Laguna Phuket Obstacle Trail Run postponed until November
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket has confirmed that the “Singha Obstacle Trail Run 2020” has been postponed due to health and safety precautions relating to the coronavirus COVID-19.
Phuket Governor orders ’shut down’ for Karon, Rawai
Phuket Governor orders ’shut down’ for Karon, Rawai
PHUKET: Karon and Rawai have been “shut down” by order of the Phuket Governor, with all non-essential vehicles being banned entry or exit from the main tourist and expat residential areas in the south of the island.
UK PM in hospital as queen says united effort will defeat virus
UK PM in hospital as queen says united effort will defeat virus
WORLD: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to hospital yesterday (April 5) after failing to shake off coronavirus symptoms, as Queen Elizabeth II said a united effort would defeat the outbreak.
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo
WORLD: A tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the institution said yesterday (April 5), and is believed to have contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at the time.
Immigration Bureau pursues visa relief for foreigners
Immigration Bureau pursues visa relief for foreigners
THAILAND: The Immigration Bureau (IB) plans to seek cabinet approval for a new raft of measures for three different categories of foreigners in Thailand affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 rates showing signs of decline as 102 cases found
COVID-19 rates showing signs of decline as 102 cases found
THAILAND: The country recorded 102 new COVID-19 infections and three deaths yesterday (April 5), although the rate of infections in Bangkok may be on the decline, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Four safe after boat swamped in storm
Four safe after boat swamped in storm
PHUKET: Three men and a young boy are safe after the longtail boat they were fishing in was swamped in a storm off Phuket’s east coast this afternoon (Apr 5).
French tourists arrested for hookah party in Kamala
French tourists arrested for hookah party in Kamala
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested seven French tourists at a house in Kamala for violating the Emergency Decree by holding a gathering and for illegal possession of hookahs, called “baruku” in Thailand.