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Phuket power outages to be reduced, but will continue
Phuket power outages to be reduced, but will continue
PHUKET: Power outages across the island will continue but are to be reduced in frequency and in impact as the island enters lockdown mode, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has told The Phuket News.
New Zealand Rugby slashes salaries as sport reels from virus
New Zealand Rugby slashes salaries as sport reels from virus
RUGBY: New Zealand Rugby slashed wages for all staff and warned of up to NZ$100 million (B1.95 billion) in lost revenue today (April 1) as leading governing bodies scrambled to absorb the blows of the coronavirus pandemic.
Spirit figures help village keep out infection
Spirit figures help village keep out infection
THAILAND: Hmong people at a village in Phop Phra district have taken stringent precautions against catching COVID-19, including seeking help from divine spirits, which are represented by masked wooden figures.
THE PAVILIONS HOTEL & RESORTS LAUNCHES WORLD WIDE HOME VIDEO COMPETITION!
THE PAVILIONS HOTEL & RESORTS LAUNCHES WORLD WIDE HOME VIDEO COMPETITION!
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts have launched an enticing competition targeted at content creators around the globe who are at home and looking for an activity to focus their passions on, the ’Curated Journey Video Competition’, allowing amateur or professional film-makers an opportunity to win a 7-night stay at one of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts. The initiative follows the evolving global circumstances of Covid-19, where people around the globe are looking for a project to work on at home, to inspire creativity and imagination. Entrants are given exclusive access to The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts video and content bank which features footage of all the hotels, locations and experiences; entrants are also allowed to use their own content from the area’s which hotels are located. Tim Sargeant, Group Director of Marketing, is excited to bring the unique competition to the world, "We are thrilled to launch a competition that opens the door to new ideas, creativity and passion. We recently updated the brand identity which focuses more on the guest journey and experience, with Curated Journeys. We love that we now have the chance to expand on this with those around the world; to see their Journey come to life.’’  The competition runs from  April 02 - May 10, 2020, with the top 5 videos being shortlisted for a public vote between May 12 - 22, 2020. The winner will be announced on May 29, 2020 and takes away a fantastic 7-night stay, inclusive of breakfast, at one the hotel groups’ hotels or resorts located in, Phuket, Thailand;  Bali, Indonesia;  Rome, Italy; Madrid, Spain or Amsterdam, Netherlands. The project has attracted the support from leading local media publication, The Phuket News, who believe the initiative is a positive display of creativity in a time where most of the world are working and living their days at home. Jason Beavan, General Manager from The Phuket News, said "With the world working from home, being positive and looking towards the future is essential to our mental health. This positive campaign being run by the team at The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts lets us expand our creative side while giving us a goal to work towards. I can’t think of anything better than 7 nights in one of their hotels or resorts when this is all over. Stay safe and see you on the other side."  The competition is open to all content creators, videographers, vloggers and film-makers. Visit the link below to enrol in the competition, terms and conditions apply. For more details visit https://www.pavilionshotels.com/the-pavilions-video-competition/
China reports 1,300 asymptomatic virus cases after public concern
China reports 1,300 asymptomatic virus cases after public concern
WORLD: China today (April 1) said it has more than 1,300 asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the first time it has released such data following public concern over people who have tested positive but are not showing symptoms.
120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
THAILAND: There were 120 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) announced today (April 1), raising the national total to 1,771 since the outbreak began, while the death toll went up by two to 12.
All six new Phuket confirmed COVID-19 cases worked or visited Bangla Rd, total cases hit 75
All six new Phuket confirmed COVID-19 cases worked or visited Bangla Rd, total cases hit 75
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 1) announced six more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, with all six either working on or visiting Bangla Rd in Patong.
Governor warns of fake news for April Fool’s
Governor warns of fake news for April Fool’s
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has warned people to not share any fake news today (Apr 1), especially as today is April Fool’s Day, or as the Governor called it in Thai “Wan Go-hok”, or “Day of Lies”.
Compromise for crossing the bridges upheld as national police chief visits Phuket Check Point
Compromise for crossing the bridges upheld as national police chief visits Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: National police chief Gen Chakthip Chaijinda visited the Phuket Check Point yesterday (Mar 31) to “encourage” the officers there, who have been inundated with at least hundreds people either wanting to come back home to Phuket or leave Phuket to get back home since the order to close the bridges linking the island with the mainland was issued on Sunday.
Stranded Thai students prefer to stay in US than risk travel
Stranded Thai students prefer to stay in US than risk travel
THAILAND: Several Thai students stranded in the United States have said they would rather stay put than return home and risk contracting or transmitting COVID-19 en route because the US has more than 188,000 COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief
WORLD: The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said yesterday (Mar 31), expressing concern that it could trigger conflicts around the world.
Nine million fit for B5,000 stimulus relief
Nine million fit for B5,000 stimulus relief
THAILAND: Nine million people out of 21.7 million who registered will be eligible for the B5,000 financial aid granted by the government to ease the impact of COVID-19, says government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight
Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight
WORLD: A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect place to ride out a pandemic – but residents on Palau say life right now is far from idyllic.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cluster grows, Phuket hotels closed! Fear over elephants! || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cluster grows, Phuket hotels closed! Fear over elephants! || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Patong cluster grows, Phuket total hits 69 |:| Thailand death toll now at 10, government worker infected |:| Phuket airport still seeing flights, hotels ordered shut |:| Fears over elephant welfare after camps close Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Fears raised for elephant welfare as Phuket camps fold
Fears raised for elephant welfare as Phuket camps fold
PHUKET: Dire fears for the welfare of thousands of elephants throughout the country have been raised with elephant trekking camps being forced to close due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Tiger believed to have killed man in national park
Tiger believed to have killed man in national park
THAILAND: A wild tiger is believed to have killed a man who went to investigate noises in the forest while camping out with two friends in Thap Lan National Park, in Wang Nam Khieo distrct, Nakhon Ratchasima.
Canadian children among Phuket COVID-19 infected, total confirmed cases hit 69
Canadian children among Phuket COVID-19 infected, total confirmed cases hit 69
PHUKET: Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar 31) announced seven more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, including two young Canadian children.
Rashford helps feed school children during virus shutdown
Rashford helps feed school children during virus shutdown
FOOTBALL: Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is working to get food to children who rely on free school meals after the coronavirus shutdown.
Thailand confirms 127 new COVID-19 cases and one death
Thailand confirms 127 new COVID-19 cases and one death
THAILAND: Health officials today (Mar 31) confirmed 127 new coronavirus cases and one death.
Red Bull official wanted drivers to deliberately catch coronavirus
Red Bull official wanted drivers to deliberately catch coronavirus
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko has admitted that he wanted the team’s Formula One drivers to deliberately contract coronavirus before the potential start of the new season.