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Bangla gets a COVID hose-down
Bangla gets a COVID hose-down
PHUKET: Patong Municipality workers along with staff working for bars, clubs and restaurants operated by members of the Patong Entertainment Club took the opportunity today (Mar 18) to hold a Big Cleaning Day and hose down the popular Bangla Rd with disinfectant to build confidence among people in measures taken to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
As world cowers, China glimpses coronavirus aftermath
As world cowers, China glimpses coronavirus aftermath
WORLD: Restaurants are reopening, traffic and factories are stirring, and in one of the clearest signs yet that China is awakening from its coronavirus coma, the country’s “dancing aunties” are once again gathering in parks and squares.
AoT confirms reported death at Phuket airport is ‘fake news’
AoT confirms reported death at Phuket airport is ‘fake news’
PHUKET: The Airports of Thailand management team operating Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has dismissed a post that surfaced on social media suggesting a person had died of the COVID-19 coronavirus at the airport.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket bars, clubs closed? 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Thailand! Surin vendors return? || March 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket bars, clubs closed? 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Thailand! Surin vendors return? || March 18
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 35 new infections in Thailand, total now at 212 |:| Phuekt bars, clubs closed for 14 days! |:| Police wait on evidence in fatal boat collision |:| Surin Beach vendors defy ban |:| Driver dies are truck flips near bridge Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Main Phuket Town shrine robbed of B100k in cash donations
Main Phuket Town shrine robbed of B100k in cash donations
PHUKET: Police are investigating a break-and-enter this morning (Mar 18) that saw an estimated B100,000 in cash donations stolen from an office at the popular Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town, which serves as one of the main Chinese shrines during Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival.
Man in Chalong arrested with 28kg of kratom
Man in Chalong arrested with 28kg of kratom
PHUKET: Police arrested a man in Chalong who rented two houses to store kratom leaves after they found about 40kg of kratom packed into more than 300 bags at the homes.
South African cricketers in self-isolation after aborted India tour
South African cricketers in self-isolation after aborted India tour
CRICKET: Members of the South African cricket team have been told to undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus following their return from an aborted tour of India.
Frenchman who damaged coral to be fined minimum B100k, authorities say
Frenchman who damaged coral to be fined minimum B100k, authorities say
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that a fine of at least 100,000 baht will be charged to the 67-year-old Frenchman, Jean Girard, who damaged coral when he dropped anchor at Patok Bay on the northwest side of Racha Yai Island on Mar 6.
Self-discipline essential as COVID-19 infections rise
Self-discipline essential as COVID-19 infections rise
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Mar 18) reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus, raising the number of national infections to 212, and warned that lack of personal discipline could make the outbreak uncontrollable.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Klok on Friday (Mar 20) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Court still awaiting additional evidence in speedboat collision case
Court still awaiting additional evidence in speedboat collision case
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they are still collecting evidence to support the case of the speedboat collision that killed two Russian children and injured 19 others last month.
Anzac Day services cancelled
Anzac Day services cancelled
PHUKET: The Australian Government has cancelled all Australian-led Anzac Day services, including those held overseas, including in Phuket, amid fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading.
Financial fears spur Australian sport to play on despite virus
Financial fears spur Australian sport to play on despite virus
As events are scrapped around the world to counter the threat of coronavirus, a handful of Australia’s main sports are doggedly pressing ahead, spurred by fear of financial ruin.
US PGA Championship called off amid coronavirus pandemic
US PGA Championship called off amid coronavirus pandemic
GOLF: The US PGA Championship, scheduled for May 14-17 at Harding Park in San Francisco, has been postponed, the second 2020 major golf championship to be derailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thais head home as Malaysia closes borders
Thais head home as Malaysia closes borders
THAILAND: Scores of Thais working in Malaysia began returning to their homes in the southern province yesterday (Mar 17), after Malaysia decided to shut its borders in an effort to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
PIWC monthly meetings on hold
PIWC monthly meetings on hold
The Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC) has cancelled all monthly meeting until further notice due to concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading.
Wimbledon still planning for play despite virus mayhem
Wimbledon still planning for play despite virus mayhem
TENNIS: Wimbledon organisers are still planning to play the Grand Slam this year, despite the coronavirus chaos that led the French Open to be pushed back until September.
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 by a year due to coronavirus
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 by a year due to coronavirus
FOOTBALL: The European Championship, due to be played in June and July this year, has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football’s governing body UEFA said yesterday (Mar 17).
Accor announces the signing of V Villas Phuket
Accor announces the signing of V Villas Phuket
PHUKET: Accor has announced the signing of V Villas Phuket, a 24-pool villa resort being developed on a hilltop in Ao Yon Beach that will join the group’s MGallery Hotel Collection.