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The need for saving lives
The need for saving lives
Sunday 29 January 2023 02:00 PM
The name Vincent Modell has become synonymous with helping people in need, especially foreigners ‒ expats and tourists alike ‒ injured in road accidents involving motorbikes in Phuket, and as one of the island’s leading snake-catchers. Here Vincent explains how he came to be the first responder making headlines and as the ‘Snake Guy in Phuket’ and what he sees as most important for people to know regarding helping to save lives.
Where will the children play?
Where will the children play?
Sunday 22 January 2023 11:00 AM
The Good Shepherd Phuket Town (GSPT) is appealing for donations to fund the purchase of the land adjacent to their school that is currently being used as their school playground.
Children Day survey shows Thai kids want to be teachers, doctors
Children Day survey shows Thai kids want to be teachers, doctors
Sunday 15 January 2023 09:52 AM
THAILAND: Being a teacher, a doctor or a businessperson are the three leading dream jobs for Thai children, according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Culture with Suan Dusit Poll and made public amid Children Day celebrations.
Blazing Saddles: Peddle, paddle, pain au chocolat
Blazing Saddles: Peddle, paddle, pain au chocolat
Sunday 1 January 2023 11:00 AM
One early morning last week, I discovered the meaning of life and also the secret of eternal youth, which is not a bad morning’s work for what started as a routine bike ride in southern Phuket.
Hanukkah in Phuket celebrated on Patong Beach
Hanukkah in Phuket celebrated on Patong Beach
Thursday 22 December 2022 12:33 PM
PHUKET: Phuket’s Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah last Sunday (Dec 18) with a congregation on Patong Beach to mark the beginning of the religious holiday.
Sterilisation alone is not the cure
Sterilisation alone is not the cure
Sunday 11 December 2022 02:00 PM
Cooky Laksana, a veterinarian with the Rescue P.A.W.S. foundation located just south of Hua Hin, sterilises her 30th animal of the day. The same day, a local drops off an abandoned litter of puppies. “It can sometimes feel like an impossible task,” said Rescue P.A.W.S. Operations Manager Jacob Ivor Thomas.
Phuket boy, 4, wins major wildlife photo award
Phuket boy, 4, wins major wildlife photo award
Sunday 27 November 2022 11:27 AM
At just 4 years old, Tim Loic of Phuket has won a major prize at the XVI International Wildlife Festival ’Golden Turtle’ photo contest held in Moscow.
The Power of Collective Action
The Power of Collective Action
Sunday 6 November 2022 11:00 AM
Living Waters Phuket Foundation (LWPF) is a charity which was set up to support the most vulnerable communities; and they certainly were put to the test with the recent and unprecedented levels of flooding in Phuket.
Phuket’s ‘Seeds of Change’ finds a new home
Phuket’s ‘Seeds of Change’ finds a new home
Saturday 5 November 2022 11:00 AM
Local Phuket charity Seeds of Change is inviting people to join them at the opening ceremony of their brand-new premises on Koy Siray, east of Phuket Town, on Wednesday (Nov 9), to be officiated by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
Poor face challenges as living costs rise
Poor face challenges as living costs rise
Sunday 30 October 2022 11:00 AM
The rise of food and energy bills has had a profound impact on families from our poorest communities in Phuket, who live hand to mouth. Rising fuel costs mean many of the fishing boats cannot afford to leave the pier, and therefore the crew, often migrant workers, do not get paid and their families do not eat. Growing children, pregnant women and the elderly have been the most affected.
Soi Dog Foundation delivers over 210 tons of food relief to animals in flood-hit provinces
Soi Dog Foundation delivers over 210 tons of food relief to animals in flood-hit provinces
Wednesday 26 October 2022 12:19 PM
Soi Dog Foundation has this month provided over 210 tons of food to more than 26,000 animals displaced by severe flooding in the provinces of Sing Buri, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Sukhothai and Ang Thong.
A Meal With... the Inspiration Tina Hall
A Meal With... the Inspiration Tina Hall
Sunday 23 October 2022 11:00 AM
‘Inspiration’ is a quality many in the Andaman region are seeking in these challenging times. Having recently returned from three months in the UK, my first impression of Phuket was a feeling of rather gloomy resignation to the current difficulties. While the pandemic seemed to be under control and had been officially ‘re-branded’ as a ‘communicable disease’, the touristic life-blood of the island is still very much a hoped-for dream.
How’s your mental health?
How’s your mental health?
Saturday 8 October 2022 01:00 PM
When was the last time you had your physical health check-up? What about your mental health check-up? How do you look after your mental well-being? More importantly, are you aware of your own mental health wellness?
Soi Dog Foundation forges alliances to step up fight against dog meat trade, rabies
Soi Dog Foundation forges alliances to step up fight against dog meat trade, rabies
Wednesday 28 September 2022 04:15 PM
Soi Dog Foundation has proudly announced that it has officially partnered with the Department of Animal Health, Hanoi (DAH) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) to help rid Hanoi of dog-mediated human rabies by 2030.
‘Goodbye, honey ‒ and thanks for the house!’
‘Goodbye, honey ‒ and thanks for the house!’
Sunday 25 September 2022 11:00 AM
Whether to give expensive cars or mansions to a Thai ‘friend’ is a dilemma typically brought up over beers and in online forums. Regardless of whether the giver is a blue-collar worker or a millionaire, gifting can sometimes lead to interesting stories where they give away more than they imagined.
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Steve
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Steve
Sunday 18 September 2022 02:00 PM
It was the mid-1990s and I was working as a senior vice president for one of the world’s largest communications groups based in Bangkok. I seemed to be forever jet-lagged from flying around Asia-Pacific to various meetings. I had high blood pressure, took sleeping pills to cope with work stress and jet-lag and had intractable sinusitis from the acrid air pollution of the city.
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sunday 18 September 2022 11:00 AM
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II and ascension of King Charles III to the throne, British expat Andy Tong Dee contributes his personal thoughts at the end of an era in his nation’s history. 
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
Sunday 4 September 2022 11:00 AM
After many successful projects in the past year, GRIP IT, a charitable organisation based in the south of Phuket that consists of friends from around the world who want to do good for the community, came up with a new exciting project. And this time, it’s about the most important element of life: clean drinking water.
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Wednesday 31 August 2022 05:20 PM
Soi Dog Foundation recently carried out its annual vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound.
Best of Patong Rotary
Best of Patong Rotary
Sunday 14 August 2022 01:30 PM
We, the Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, are heading into our new Rotary Year 2022-2023 with many new exciting projects. We are as colourful as the island of Phuket and our club has grown by 40% in the past year alone.