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Chinese girl, 4, from Wuhan cleared of coronavirus in Phuket
Chinese girl, 4, from Wuhan cleared of coronavirus in Phuket
PHUKET: A 4-year-old Chinese girl from Wuhan who along with her sister, parents and six others travelling together on a package tour was not allowed to board her flight home last Friday (Jan 24) has tested negative to the virus and been discharged from hospital.
New rule makes it legal to grow hemp
New rule makes it legal to grow hemp
THAILAND: The cabinet has pushed through a ministerial regulation allowing hemp to be produced, imported and exported after the Public Health Ministry sought to remove the plant from the list of narcotics last year.
Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
RUGBY: French rugby league club Catalans Dragons signed controversial former Australian rugby star Israel Folau yesterday (Jan 28), triggering widespread condemnation for hiring a player banned at home for highly publicised homophobic views.
Man Utd executive Woodward’s house attacked with flares
Man Utd executive Woodward’s house attacked with flares
FOOTBALL: The home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was attacked with flares and graffiti on last night (Jan 28) by a mob of disgruntled supporters.
Military medics help screening at airports as number of detected cases in Thailand rises to 14
Military medics help screening at airports as number of detected cases in Thailand rises to 14
THAILAND: Military medical personnel have been sent to help with the screening of passengers at international airports as another six Chinese nationals entering Thailand were found to be infected with the Wuhan coronavirus yesterday (Jan 28), bringing the total number of cases detected in the country to 14.
25 new fatalities in China’s virus epicentre raises total to 132
25 new fatalities in China’s virus epicentre raises total to 132
WORLD: The number of confirmed deaths from China’s viral outbreak has risen to 132, with authorities in central Hubei province today (Jan 29) reporting 25 new fatalities and 840 new cases.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Coronavirus updates & economic impact! 112th Wat Chalong fair! || January 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Coronavirus updates & economic impact! 112th Wat Chalong fair! || January 28
PHUKET XTRA - January 28 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Coronavirus updates & economic impact |:| Angry driver admit running over neighbour |:| The 112th Wat Chalong Fair is on! |:| Wastewater overrun lands Phuket resort B10k fine Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Grab motorbike drivers strike for B10 more delivery charge
Phuket Grab motorbike drivers strike for B10 more delivery charge
PHUKET: About half of Phuket’s Grab motorbike riders who make most of their wages delivering food across the island went on strike today in their plea for a B10 surcharge to be implemented to boost their incomes.
Phuket braces for Wuhan fallout
Phuket braces for Wuhan fallout
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism figures this week were reticent to reveal any of their predictions about the impact the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak might have on the island’s industry, despite leading national figures saying the total fallout might cost the country up to B80-100 billion in revenues.
Federer stages great escape to reach Australian Open semis
Federer stages great escape to reach Australian Open semis
TENNIS: Roger Federer pulled off one of the greatest escapes of his career today (Jan 28), saving seven match points to come from two sets down and beat Tennys Sandgren for a place in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Thais in Wuhan living under shadow of deadly virus
Thais in Wuhan living under shadow of deadly virus
WUHAN: The fate of Thai students in Wuhan hangs in the balance after authorities locked down the city in central China to control the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, preventing Thailand from evacuating 64 of its nationals.
Gold thief from Phang Nga arrested in Chalong
Gold thief from Phang Nga arrested in Chalong
PHUKET: Police yesterday arrested a man in Chalong just one day after he stole a necklace worth more than B46,000 from a gold shop in Thai Muang in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.
Young guns shine as Arsenal move into FA Cup fifth round
Young guns shine as Arsenal move into FA Cup fifth round
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s “hungry” youngsters after Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah fired their side into the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Monday.
Global alarm grows as China’s capital reports first virus death
Global alarm grows as China’s capital reports first virus death
CHINA: China’s capital on Monday recorded its first death from a deadly coronavirus as it struggles to contain a rapidly spreading disease that has sparked global alarm, with countries scrambling to evacuate their citizens from the epicentre of the epidemic.
Kobe Bryant fans pay tribute to the late star
Kobe Bryant fans pay tribute to the late star
BASKETBALL: An outpouring of grief over the death of Kobe Bryant continued on Monday as thousands of fans gathered by murals of the NBA legend’s face and brought tributes of basketballs, sneakers and candles to the arena where he made his name.
Turtle tracks found, but no turtle nest on Koh Phra Thong
Turtle tracks found, but no turtle nest on Koh Phra Thong
PHUKET: Marine experts and volunteers have failed to find a turtle nest on Koh Phra Thong after turtle tracks were found on a beach at the southern end of the island located off the Phang Nga coast, north of Phuket, on Friday (Jan 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops sold car with drugs inside! Wuhan virus screening! Exhaust crackdown? || January 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops sold car with drugs inside! Wuhan virus screening! Exhaust crackdown? || January 27
PHUKET XTRA - January 27 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Cops sorry for selling car with drugs inside |:| All arrivals from China now screened |:| Thailand ready to fly nationals out of Wuhan |:| Exhaust crackdown bags 8,000 vehicles |:| 'Billy' murder charges dropped Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year parade
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year parade
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid certain roads in the heart of Phuket Town tomorrow (Jan 28) as a major street procession is being held to honour Guan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, as a part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Wastewater overrun lands Phuket resort B10k fine
Wastewater overrun lands Phuket resort B10k fine
PHUKET: A Phuket resort has been fined B10,000 for releasing untreated wastewater into a public drain that empties into the sea at Merlin Beach, south of Patong.
No overstay fine for tourists caught up in virus outbreak
No overstay fine for tourists caught up in virus outbreak
BANGKOK: Foreign tourists whose travel plans are disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak will not be fined if they overstay in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said today (Jan 27).