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Scared but desperate, Thai sex workers forced to the street
Scared but desperate, Thai sex workers forced to the street
THAILAND: The nationwide shutdown to contain the coronavirus has killed Thailand’s party scene and forced sex workers like Pim out of bars and onto desolate streets. She’s scared but desperately needs customers to pay her rent.
Six members of same family among 10 new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 119
Six members of same family among 10 new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 119
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 5) announced 10 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 119.
Unleashed: Dog day afternoons
Unleashed: Dog day afternoons
In case you’ve missed it, there’s a bit of a global pandemic about at the moment. Countries in lockdown, people staying home and life is certainly anything but normal. And whilst there are obviously some serious things to be concerned about right now, and following the advice of health professionals and governments is a clear priority – it’s also important to remember our dogs have no idea what’s going on, but they know something is different.
Spain extends lockdown, Tokyo cases increase, Sweden fears ‘thousands’ of deaths
Spain extends lockdown, Tokyo cases increase, Sweden fears ‘thousands’ of deaths
WORLD: Spain said yesterday (Apri 4) that it would extend its lockdown by two weeks to April 25 after the number of coronavirus cases surpassed those in Italy, even as deaths declined slightly.
Roundup of airport escapees begins
Roundup of airport escapees begins
THAILAND: The government vows to take legal action against those who fled quarantine after returning on a flight to Thailand on Friday night (April 3) and failed to report themselves by deadline last night (April 4).
One new death nationally, total hits 2,000
One new death nationally, total hits 2,000
THAILAND: One man died and 89 more caught the coronavirus disease yesterday (April 4), raising the total to 2,067 cases and 20 fatalities since the virus broke in Thailand, according to authorities.
Let’s Get Bent: The benefits of Vinyasa Yoga
Let’s Get Bent: The benefits of Vinyasa Yoga
Hello and welcome to April, a little bit of a crazy time in this world but that does not mean that everything has to fall apart. We can do the best we can to keep ourselves in a happy and healthy frame of mind. One way of keeping yourself happy, healthy and occupied is to play around with yoga. This month I want to share with you a deeper look at Vinyasa yoga. What is it and how do you practice it?
Phuket Opinion: The responsible ones
Phuket Opinion: The responsible ones
PHUKET: It’s been a busy week as the island has been shut down bit by bit, and yet to culminate with the shutdown of the airport come April 10, a move many people say is already too late. But by that time, what happens in Phuket, stays in Phuket – literally.
Phuket Governor orders ‘Patong Shutdown’
Phuket Governor orders ‘Patong Shutdown’
PHUKET: Patong has been “shut down” by order of the Phuket Governor, with all non-essential travel in or out of the tourism town denied in the hope of preventing a major outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the island.
Nine new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 109
Nine new COVID cases in Phuket, total hits 109
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 4) announced nine 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 109.
The Play’s the Thing: And the Phoenix Shall Rise!
The Play’s the Thing: And the Phoenix Shall Rise!
When a theatre is closed, usually on a Monday, it is said, “The theatre is dark tonight.” No actors illuminated on the stage, no audience held enrapt in the hall. But there have also been a few times when the theatre has been closed for longer than that one rest day like in today’s world, sometimes for the selfsame reason.
COVID-19 forces Phuket hotels to put launches on hold
COVID-19 forces Phuket hotels to put launches on hold
PHUKET: New hotels in Phuket scheduled to open in the first half have postponed plans indefinitely, while new investments are in doubt. Yet long-term investors remain bullish on the Andaman island.
Hollywood’s darkest days
Hollywood’s darkest days
They say that the lights never go out in Hollywood. Well if they aren’t fully out at the moment then they are certainly very, very dim. As the COVID-19 virus goes on its deadly wave right across the planet Hollywood and the world’s film industry has become one of its biggest victims.
Phuket airport empty as inbound international flight ban kicks in
Phuket airport empty as inbound international flight ban kicks in
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport stands empty today (Apr 4) as the ban on all international flights into Thailand came into effect at midnight last night.
Patong Police nab curfew breakers
Patong Police nab curfew breakers
PHUKET: Eight people were arrested in Patong overnight for breaking the nationwide night curfew from 10pm to 4am, according to a report by the Patong Police filed earlier today (Apr 4). Last night was the first night the nationwide night curfew was imposed.
Phuket beach ban breakers scramble as police arrive
Phuket beach ban breakers scramble as police arrive
PHUKET: People breaking the provincial ban on going to any of Phuket’s beaches during the current COVID crisis were given a sharp reminder from police late yesterday afternoon (Apr 3) after officers sounded their siren, sending some beachgoers scrambling across the sand to flee.
Chalong Police arrest woman for overcharging for face masks
Chalong Police arrest woman for overcharging for face masks
PHUKET: Chalong Police yesterday (Apr 3) arrested a woman from Phang Nga for overcharging for face masks in the south of the island.
Phuket’s first night of curfew see mass rollout of law enforcement, military
Phuket’s first night of curfew see mass rollout of law enforcement, military
PHUKET: More than 1,000 officers and military personnel took to the streets of Phuket tonight (Apr 3) to enforce the first night of the national street curfew from 10pm through to 4am.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket hotels close! Nightly curfew in Thailand! Phuket COVID cases hit 100! || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket hotels close! Nightly curfew in Thailand! Phuket COVID cases hit 100! || April 3
PHUKET XTRA - April 3 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Nationwide nightly curfew goes into effect, Phuket to stay in at 8pm |:| Phuket hotels to close |:| Airport closure approaching |:| Thailand cases rise to 1,978, Phuket has 100 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Regional Army Chief arrives in Phuket, warns of action against those caught breaking curfew
Regional Army Chief arrives in Phuket, warns of action against those caught breaking curfew
PHUKET: Lt Gen Pornsak Poonsawat, Commander of the Fourth Army Region base in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, which is the leading Army base in all of Southern Thailand, in Phuket today (Apr 3) warned that “action” would be taken against any persons caught breaking the national curfew.