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Premier League suspended until April 4
Premier League suspended until April 4
FOOTBALL: The English Premier League today suspended all fixtures until April 4 after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus.
Sport at standstill as virus fears paralyse North America
Sport at standstill as virus fears paralyse North America
ALL SPORTS: Sport across the United States and Canada ground to a virtual standstill yesterday (Mar 12) with baseball, golf, soccer and hockey leagues joining basketball by declaring an immediate halt to play as fears of the coronavirus decimated the sporting landscape.
New virus cases ‘clusters’ with Hong Kong, South Korea links
New virus cases ‘clusters’ with Hong Kong, South Korea links
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Mar 13) reported five new local cases of the coronavirus disease COVID-19, all linked to people arriving from Hong Kong and South Korea.
‘Invisible Man’ stands out from the crowd
‘Invisible Man’ stands out from the crowd
There has been a lot of commentary recently about the ‘new breed’ of horror films. The term has been given to films like ‘Midsumma’ and ‘Hereditary’, films that supposedly showcase the ‘new breed’ of horror filmmakers who are now ‘woke’ and incorporate social issues into the horror that their characters face.
Busted marijuana grower says plant cured his colon cancer
Busted marijuana grower says plant cured his colon cancer
THAILAND: A man caught growing about 1,000 marijuana plants in a large greenhouse told police they were for medical use and he had cured his colon cancer by eating and drinking the leaves.
Phuket officials announce daily COVID-19 checks on all arrivals from France, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan
Phuket officials announce daily COVID-19 checks on all arrivals from France, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket will now check on all arrivals from Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Germany, France, and Spain each day to monitor their health to make sure they are not infected with COVID-19, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has announced.
Motorcyclist killed as he hits back of parked truck
Motorcyclist killed as he hits back of parked truck
PHUKET: A teenage motorcyclist died when he crashed into the back of a parked trailer earlier today (Mar 13), police have confirmed.
COVID-19 cost Phuket B15bn in February, may cost B70bn in total, say experts
COVID-19 cost Phuket B15bn in February, may cost B70bn in total, say experts
PHUKET: The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus cost Phuket more than B15 billion in February alone and may cost the island up to B70bn, expert analysts at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism have reported.
Phuket airport downshifts COVID entry requirements
Phuket airport downshifts COVID entry requirements
PHUKET: In a huge downshift in tracking potential COVID cases entering the country, the Airports of Thailand management team operating Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has posted an oblige formal notice only announcing that arrivals from the six declared risk areas China, South Korea, Macau, Hong Kong, Italy and Iran must complete the “T.8” form declaring their travel history any health issues experienced in the past 14 days, and present a medical certificate attesting that they are not infected with the virus.
No ‘Stage 3’ despite spike in virus cases
No ‘Stage 3’ despite spike in virus cases
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Mar 12) insisted that the country has yet to enter Stage 3 of the coronavirus outbreak, despite the discovery of a new cluster of infections which brought the total number of cases in Thailand to 70.
Phuket honours a true gentleman of the seas
Phuket honours a true gentleman of the seas
SAILING: Phuket lost a giant of a man last weekend as the sad news was confirmed that one of its most favourite residents Henry Kaye had passed away.
Catholic churches across Rome shut due to virus
Catholic churches across Rome shut due to virus
WORLD: All Catholic churches across Rome have been closed to stem the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1,000 people across Italy.
Premier League schedule in doubt after Arteta contracts coronavirus
Premier League schedule in doubt after Arteta contracts coronavirus
FOOTBALL: The Premier League could be forced into lockdown after Arsenal’s match at Brighton was postponed when Gunners manager Mikel Arteta contracted the coronavirus yesterday (Mar 12).
Australian GP cancelled after positive coronavirus test
Australian GP cancelled after positive coronavirus test
FORMULA ONE: The Formula One Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled after a McLaren employee tested positive for COVID-19 and triggered the team to withdraw from the race. The member of staff self-isolated on Wednesday (Mar 11) after reporting coronavirus symptoms, and the team announced late last night (Mar 12) that tests had confirmed they are infected with the virus. Formula One subsequently announced after an excruciating 12-hour delay that the Melbourne race would be cancelled, with confirmation coming from the governing body, the FIA, after 10am today (Mar 13) local time. “The FIA and Formula One convened a meeting of the other nine team principals on Thursday evening,” a joint statement of the FIA and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation read. “Those discussions concluded with a majority view of the teams that the race should not go ahead. “The FIA and Formula One, with the full support of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) have therefore taken the decision that all Formula One activity for the Australian Grand Prix is cancelled. “All parties took into consideration the huge efforts of the AGPC, Motorsport Australia, staff and volunteers to stage the opening round of the 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship in Melbourne, however concluded that the safety of all members of the Formula One family and the wider community, as well as the fairness of the competition, take priority.” The Australian Grand Prix corporation released a further statement highlighting updated governmental advice banning mass gatherings in the state of Victoria made this morning. “At 9am today the Australian Grand Prix Corporation was advised by Formula One of their intention to cancel all Formula One activity at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix,” it read. “In light of this decision and updated advice this morning from the chief health officer of the Victorian government’s Department of Human and Health Services, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation confirms the Formula One Australian Grand Prix is cancelled immediately.” Formula One has been dealing with several suspected cases of the COVID-19 virus since Wednesday afternoon, with nine people self-isolated and referred for further tests, at least five of whom were members of a team, including four from Haas and one from McLaren. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation confirmed eight results had been returned by Thursday night, including the positive test that triggered McLaren’s withdrawal, with one further case “not associated with any Formula One team, the FIA or associated suppliers” still pending. The ninth suspected case is reportedly a photographer. The Victorian chief health officer had said yesterday morning that he expected a positive test from any individual team member would result in several other personnel requiring quarantine and testing to prevent the further spread of the highly contagious virus. The Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for next weekend, 22 March, must also be considered in doubt considering the island kingdom’s already stringent entry requirements to avoid importing new cases of the virus, notwithstanding Formula One’s efforts to work with authorities to ensure the running of the event. The inaugural Vietnam Grand Prix, set for 5 April, is also tentative, with Chase Carey having stopped in host city Hanoi this week to sure up support for the race to continue despite the unfolding pandemic. Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton said yesterday, before the McLaren announcement, that he was “shocked” the race appeared to be going ahead as planned. “I am really very, very surprised that we’re here,” he said. “It’s shocking that we’re all sitting in this room.” “It seems like the rest of the world is reacting, probably a little bit late, but … Formula One continues to go on.” Asked why he thought the race was continuing apace, Hamilton was blunt: “Cash is king”. (See story here).
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand coronavirus measure in effect! 11 more infected? Citizens catch thief! || March 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand coronavirus measure in effect! 11 more infected? Citizens catch thief! || March 12
PHUKET XTRA - March 12 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 11 more infected with coronavirus in Thailand |:| Confusion over entry for Russians |:| Locals catch thief! |:| Truck wipes out local bus |:| Hefty fines over anchor on coral |:| More turtle eggs found on Phuket beach Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
‘Cash is king’ slams Hamilton on plans to hold Australian F1 despite virus
‘Cash is king’ slams Hamilton on plans to hold Australian F1 despite virus
FORMULA ONE: World champion Lewis Hamilton today (Mar 12) said he was “very surprised” that the Australian Grand Prix was going ahead during a coronavirus pandemic, as more Formula One staff were isolated and teams limited contact with fans.
Royal Thai Navy in Phuket marks 28 years of the Third Area Command
Royal Thai Navy in Phuket marks 28 years of the Third Area Command
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy yesterday (Mar 11) commemorated the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Third Area Command, which is based at Cape Panwa, on Phuket’s east coast.
Phuket airport readies to roll out COVID-19 entry requirements
Phuket airport readies to roll out COVID-19 entry requirements
PHUKET: Officers at Phuket International Airport today held a series of urgent meetings ahead of implementing the new requirements to be applied to people arriving in the country to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
China shuts down Everest over coronavirus
China shuts down Everest over coronavirus
WORLD: China has cancelled permits for Mount Everest because of the coronavirus, expedition organisers said today (Mar 12), ahead of the spring climbing season on the world’s highest peak.