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Thai woman and son identified as the two new Phuket coronavirus cases
Thai woman and son identified as the two new Phuket coronavirus cases
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that the two new cases of COVID-19 infection in Phuket reported yesterday (Mar 21) have been identified as a Thai woman and her son.
Phuket Opinion: Songkran will survive
Phuket Opinion: Songkran will survive
Thai officials are going to have their hands full trying to contain an outbreak of Songkran fever in three weeks’ time. They can cancel the public holidays, they can shut the bars, but telling Thais they cannot celebrate their own New Year is going to be a tough act.
Sanitation drive across the island to combat COVID-19 spread
Sanitation drive across the island to combat COVID-19 spread
PHUKET: Today (Mar 21) witnessed a series of sanitation initiatives island wide as part of a health drive to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Down the Nazi rabbit hole: Taika Waititi creates a comedy classic from tragedy
Down the Nazi rabbit hole: Taika Waititi creates a comedy classic from tragedy
Is it okay to ever try to get a laugh out of somebody’s misfortune? How about trying to get a laugh out of one of the worst massacres to have ever happened in human history? It sounds like a brutal question, yet it was a question many were asking after the announcement that filmmaker Taika Waititi was going to be making a comedy that featured himself playing Adolf Hitler while centering on a young Hitler Youth member.
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket
PHUKET: Two new cases of people being infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus in Phuket have been announced by officials, bringing the total number of people on the island confirmed as infected to seven.
Huge fire damages 40 rai in Cherng Talay
Huge fire damages 40 rai in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A huge fire that broke out in an open dry space in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Mar 20) challenged firefighters who took six hours to combat the blaze.
F1 drivers to stage virtual reality races
F1 drivers to stage virtual reality races
FORMULA ONE: Formula One’s drivers will battle it out in an Esports Virtual Grand Prix series in a bid to give fans their racing fix while the season is delayed by the coronavirus.
Two-week entertainment closures to go nationwide
Two-week entertainment closures to go nationwide
THAILAND: The remaining provinces are expected to order the temporary closure of all entertainment venues for 14 days to strengthen efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said yesterday (Mar 20).
Tom Brady signs NFL contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady signs NFL contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL: Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady announced yesterday (Mar 20) he has signed an NFL contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who confirmed the blockbuster free agent signing.
‘Weird and eerie’ as Aussie sport plays to empty stadiums
‘Weird and eerie’ as Aussie sport plays to empty stadiums
AFL: Australia’s hugely popular Aussie Rules season has kicked off in front of 100,000 empty seats on “the most remarkable, weird and eerie night in recent sporting memory”.
Saffron sublime: Chef Gai marks quarter of a century perfecting classic Thai dishes
Saffron sublime: Chef Gai marks quarter of a century perfecting classic Thai dishes
Let’s face it, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Phuket; from street food all the way up to our Michelin-starred PRU, and in between offerings of all cuisines at a multitude of price points including a world-class selection of both premium imported and quality local products.
Thai Lion Air cancels flights
Thai Lion Air cancels flights
THAILAND: Thai Lion Air (TLA) has become the first low-cost carrier in Thailand to raise the white flag by deciding to suspend operations on all routes after being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Government asks people to stay home
Government asks people to stay home
THAILAND: The government is campaigning for people to stay at home to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Italy virus toll tops 4,000, New York joins California in lockdown
Italy virus toll tops 4,000, New York joins California in lockdown
WORLD: The grim toll of coronavirus deaths in Italy, the world’s worst-hit nation, surged past 4,000 yesterday (Mar 20) as New York and other US states joined California in ordering a lockdown to try to bring the pandemic under control.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials finally admit Phuket coronavirus infections! Patong losing B100mn daily? || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials finally admit Phuket coronavirus infections! Patong losing B100mn daily? || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 5 infections cases of Coronavirus Covid-19 in Phuket |:| Thailand announced 50 new infections |:| Health certificates required for all visitors |:| 30-day extensions for foreigners |:| Patong losing B100mn a day |:| Police hunt fraudster Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Town laundrette robber chased down by 56-year-old man
Phuket Town laundrette robber chased down by 56-year-old man
PHUKET: Police today arrested a 25-year-old man for robbing coin boxes at a 24-hour laundrette in Phuket Town after a 56-year-old man kicked the thief off his motorbike and chased him to a house in a dead-end street in Samkong
Armed drug suspects arrested in Pa Khlok
Armed drug suspects arrested in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police seized three home-made firearms in drug raids on two houses in Pa Khlok earlier this week.
Phuket teens arrested for stealing motorbike from police station
Phuket teens arrested for stealing motorbike from police station
PHUKET: Two teenagers have been arrested for stealing a seized motorbike from Wichit Police Station in the early hours of last Friday. The motorbike was not reported missing until its owner turned up to reclaim it on Wednesday, but police found that the motorbike was nowhere to be found.
DDC Chief reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, Thailand total reaches 322
DDC Chief reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, Thailand total reaches 322
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Health reported 50 new COVID-19 coronavirus infections today (Mar 20), bringing the national total to 322, with most of the infections in Bangkok.
Governor admits Danish family with COVID under treatment in Phuket
Governor admits Danish family with COVID under treatment in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has confirmed that a family of three Danish tourists in Phuket have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and are currently in hospital receiving treatment.