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PM to order national nightly curfew: reports
PM to order national nightly curfew: reports
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tonight will address the nation to announce a nightly curfew throughout the country from 10pm to 4am to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Masquerade or needed aid? China virus help proves contentious
Masquerade or needed aid? China virus help proves contentious
WORLD: China has stepped in to help the West tackle the coronavirus crisis after managing to quell its own outbreak. But critics view the aid, though indispensible, as part of a cynical ploy to project Chinese influence.
Message for British nationals in Phuket: Spaces available on Swiss flight to Zurich
Message for British nationals in Phuket: Spaces available on Swiss flight to Zurich
PHUKET The Phuket News has been asked to share this message with our readers: The Swiss government have organised a charter flight tonight – Flight WK 2051 departing 23:35 on April 2 arriving Zurich April 3 at 7:40am.
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
WORLD: The use of face masks in Asia during the coronavirus outbreak has been far more widespread than in the West, where governments have urged people to reserve supplies for frontline medical staff, so have they helped limit infections?
Trump casts doubt on Chinese coronavirus figures
Trump casts doubt on Chinese coronavirus figures
WORLD: President Donald Trump yesterday (April 1) cast doubt on the accuracy of official Chinese figures on its coronavirus outbreak after US lawmakers, citing an intelligence report, accused Beijing of a cover up.
12 new Phuket COVID cases announced, all related to Patong
12 new Phuket COVID cases announced, all related to Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 2) confirmed 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, all from Patong.
Wimbledon cancelled for first time since WWII
Wimbledon cancelled for first time since WWII
TENNIS: Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the tennis stars left devastated yesterday (April 1) as Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus.
Beijing 2022 Olympics face ‘special situation’ after Tokyo delay
Beijing 2022 Olympics face ‘special situation’ after Tokyo delay
OLYMPICS: Beijing 2022 organisers said they face “a special situation” after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than six months between the Summer and Winter Games.
All 24-hour stores in Phuket ordered to close overnight
All 24-hour stores in Phuket ordered to close overnight
PHUKET: All motorbike rental shops must close immediately and all 24-hour convenience stores must close from 8pm to 5am* from today through April 30, the Communicable Disease Committee of Phuket has announced.
Germans lift off from Phuket ahead of airport shutdown
Germans lift off from Phuket ahead of airport shutdown
PHUKET: About 250 people departed Phuket this morning on a special flight organised to take German nationals home on board Condor Airlines flight DE8759, which lifted off at 10:10am.
Patong pool drugs party bust nets Brits, Aussie
Patong pool drugs party bust nets Brits, Aussie
PHUKET: A pool party raid by Patong Police last night (Apr 1) netted 14 people, including Brits, Ukrainians and an Aussie, along with cocaine and marijuana.
Aussie Lamborghini driver blames speeding on coronavirus
Aussie Lamborghini driver blames speeding on coronavirus
WORLD: An Australian allegedly caught driving a Lamborghini at nearly twice the speed limit in Sydney claimed he was rushing to hospital to be tested for coronavirus, police said yesterday (April 1).
Passenger with COVID-19 dies on train
Passenger with COVID-19 dies on train
THAILAND: The body of a 57-year-old passenger who collapsed and died on a south-bound special express train in Thap Sakae district on Monday night (Mar 20) tested positive for COVID-19, an official said yesterday (April 1).
British man dies in paramotor crash
British man dies in paramotor crash
THAILAND: A British man, 60, was killed when the paramotor he was flying developed engine trouble and plunged the ground in tambon Bang Saray in Sattahip district yesterday (April 1), police said.
Secrecy and suspense over Tour de France’s fate
Secrecy and suspense over Tour de France’s fate
CYCLING: Less than three months before the Tour de France’s scheduled start, the possibility of cycling’s greatest show taking place remains shrouded in doubt, while the organisers have thrown up a wall of silence.
Japan’s Fujifilm starts trial to treat coronavirus
Japan’s Fujifilm starts trial to treat coronavirus
WORLD: Japan’s Fujifilm has begun clinical trials to test the effectiveness of its anti-flu drug Avigan in treating patients with the new coronavirus, after reports of promising results in China.
F1 team Mercedes helps develop breathing aid for coronavirus patients
F1 team Mercedes helps develop breathing aid for coronavirus patients
FORMULA ONE: Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to adapt a breathing aid for mass production that could keep coronavirus patients off much-needed ventilators.
Patong COVID cleanse, house checks in full swing
Patong COVID cleanse, house checks in full swing
PHUKET: Patong Municipality’s COVID-19 street cleanse and door-to-door house check is in full swing, with trucks dousing the main streets with disinfectant and teams of officers walking from house to house to check the occupants for any signs of the disease.
Turtles hatch at Thai Muang, more hatchlings expected in Phuket within days
Turtles hatch at Thai Muang, more hatchlings expected in Phuket within days
PHUKET: A total of 84 baby leatherback turtles have hatched and successfully made their way into the sea from a nest taken into care by officers at the Khao Lampi in Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Automatic visa extensions coming? Thailand COVID cases rising! || April 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Automatic visa extensions coming? Thailand COVID cases rising! || April 1
PHUKET XTRA - April 1 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Automatic 30-day visa extensions coming soon? |:| Phuket cases rise to 75, Thailand hits 1,771 |:| Partial curfews, officials won’t say ’curfew’ |:| Spirit dolls to help fight COVID-19 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket