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Thousands stuck on cruise ships off Australia over virus fears
Thousands stuck on cruise ships off Australia over virus fears
WORLD: Thousands of passengers on three cruise ships were stranded off Australia’s west coast yesterday (Mar 25) as officials refused to let them land to avoid repeating the “utter disaster” of a previous cruise-related coronavirus surge.
Emergency decree bans entry to foreigners
Emergency decree bans entry to foreigners
BANGKOK: Foreigners will be banned from entering the country under the emergency decree being invoked to combat at the coronavirus pandemic.
Phuket Governor ’asks’ tourists to self curfew from 5pm to midnight
Phuket Governor ’asks’ tourists to self curfew from 5pm to midnight
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today issued a notice calling for all tourists on the island to self-quarantine themselves in their hotel rooms from 5pm to midnight.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 100 people denied entry to Thailand? Phuket coronavirus cases reach 29 || March 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 100 people denied entry to Thailand? Phuket coronavirus cases reach 29 || March 25
PHUKET XTRA - March 25 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Three more COVID-19 cases in Phuket |:| Banks to stay open |:| Thailand cases reach 934 |:| Sirinath National Park to go easy on order to close |:| Borders reopen for migrants Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Banks ‘will be open’ during emergency
Banks ‘will be open’ during emergency
THAILAND: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and other financial institutions said today (Mar 25) they would keep as many branches open as possible to ensure business can continue during the COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 corpses ‘not contagious’
COVID-19 corpses ‘not contagious’
THAILAND: The bodies of patients who die from COVID-19 are not contagious, the Department of Medical Services (DMS) has claimed in a move to dispel fears as the country suffered three more deaths from the disease yesterday (Mar 24).
Thailand confirms 107 new COVID-19 cases, total at 934
Thailand confirms 107 new COVID-19 cases, total at 934
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Mar 25) reported 107 new local cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, blaming the spread mainly on partygoers.
Fury-Wilder rematch postponed
Fury-Wilder rematch postponed
BOXING: The third fight in Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s heavyweight rivalry has been postponed as the coronavirus pandemic grips the United States and Britain, ESPN reported yesterday (Mar 24).
Three more COVID-19 cases in Phuket, official total hits 29
Three more COVID-19 cases in Phuket, official total hits 29
PHUKET: Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew announced today (Mar 25) that three new COVID-19 cases in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus confirmed in Phuket to 29.
State of emergency starts tomorrow
State of emergency starts tomorrow
THAILAND: A meeting of Thailand’s cabinet today has approved a proposal to enforce an Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations for one month, to cope with the spread of COVID-19.
Sirinath National Park chief goes easy on order to close
Sirinath National Park chief goes easy on order to close
PHUKET: Sirinath National Park has been closed effective today (Mar 25) following an order from Bangkok aiming to protect people from the COVID-19 coronavirus – but Park Chief Natthawat Nuisriram will allow people to pass through the park and even walk along and enjoy the beach areas within the park boundaries.
100 people denied entry to Thailand
100 people denied entry to Thailand
THAILAND: Airport authorities have blocked almost 100 travellers from entering Thailand, with 73 of them being deported for not having enough special documents to meet special immigration measures to combat the COVID-19 disease.
Thai Airways prepares to ground fleet
Thai Airways prepares to ground fleet
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International last night announced it will suspend services on several international flight routes, with many services affected from today (Mar 25).
Billion-plus Indians under lockdown as virus spreads
Billion-plus Indians under lockdown as virus spreads
WORLD: India yesterday (Mar 24) ordered its billion-plus population to stay inside for three weeks, bringing a third of the world under lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic forced Japan to postpone the Olympics until next year. (See story here).
Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus pandemic
Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus pandemic
OLYMPICS: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the International Olympic Committee announced yesterday (Mar 24).
Palace star Zaha offers health staff free accommodation
Palace star Zaha offers health staff free accommodation
FOOTBALL: Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has offered free accommodation to medical staff in his London properties as they treat patients with coronavirus.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 9 new coronavirus infections in Phuket? Thailand to declare emergency! || March 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 9 new coronavirus infections in Phuket? Thailand to declare emergency! || March 24
PHUKET XTRA - March 24 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket total infections rise to 26 |:| Thailand to declare emergency on Thursday |:| Phuket Immigration still charging B500 per day overstay |:| New Phuket Provincial Convention Hall to become COVID-19 ’field hospital’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Born in Brazil, trained in Thailand, signed by Benfica
Born in Brazil, trained in Thailand, signed by Benfica
FOOTBALL: The soaring and courageous eagle seems to follow Pedro Haueisen de Souza wherever he goes.
Emergency decree coming Thursday
Emergency decree coming Thursday
THAILAND: The government will declare an emergency and introduce new measures to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus on Thursday (Mar 26), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Mar 24).
Vendor offers free meals to people put out of work by coronavirus
Vendor offers free meals to people put out of work by coronavirus
THAILAND: A food vendor in Nakhon Sawan is using his small roadside shop to provide free meals for people put out of work by the spread of the novel coronavirus.