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Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
WORLD: Two men were killed in a crash in Texas while riding in a Tesla car that police said almost certainly had no one behind the wheel, US media reported yesterday (Apr 18).
Verstappen wins, Hamilton spins in chaotic Imola
Verstappen wins, Hamilton spins in chaotic Imola
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen survived deluge and debris at Imola yesterday (Apr 18) to claim his first win of the season in his championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Government defends Chinese vaccine amid social media concern
Government defends Chinese vaccine amid social media concern
THAILAND: The Ministry of Public Health yesterday (Apr 18) insisted that CoronaVac, the vaccine developed by Chinese company Sinovac, could protect people against COVID-19, despite a claim on social media that a man who received the jab had not developed any immunity.
CAAT wants late-night flights scrapped to curb COVID spread
CAAT wants late-night flights scrapped to curb COVID spread
THAILAND: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is calling for the suspension of all domestic flights between 10pm and 4am, after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) urged all people in high-risk “red zones” to stay at home from 11pm to 4am to curb the number of new infections.
Newcastle dent West Ham’s top-four challenge, Sheff Utd relegated
Newcastle dent West Ham’s top-four challenge, Sheff Utd relegated
FOOTBALL: West Ham’s bid for a place in next season’s Champions League suffered a setback as Joe Willock’s late winner capped a thrilling 3-2 win for Newcastle as Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat at Wolves yesterday (Apr 17).
360 Degrees, Yes Please!
360 Degrees, Yes Please!
After reading over the past few weeks all about the unspoilt beauty of the islands around Phuket to be enjoyed, you might ask, “What more can I add?” Just take a look at this incredible picture and let’s leave it there shall we?
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will replace its famous Pho Thong pink song taew, small public buses which have faithfully served the public for decades, with 24 electric buses, starting from Oct 1.
Entertainment venue closure extended, snorkeling and diving prohibited
Entertainment venue closure extended, snorkeling and diving prohibited
PHUKET: Following yesterday’s (Apr 17) meeting of the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee, it has been confirmed that the closure of entertainment venues has been extended and that diving and snorkeling have been listed as prohibited after a recent spate of 10 cases were detected related to the activities.
Sustainably Yours: Science and Conspiracy Theories
Sustainably Yours: Science and Conspiracy Theories
Jewish space lasers, the lizard oligarchy, QAnon, 5G causes COVID-19, the global pandemic is a hoax, Bill Gates is trying to microchip the world, the moon landing was faked, the Earth is flat. Conspiracy theories have always been with us, but mostly they remained on the fringe, with your weird uncle who claimed aliens abducted him. However, today thanks to the Internet and social media they’ve gone mainstream, but like theoretical physicist Lawrence Krause likes to say, “Keep an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out.”
Hamilton seals 99th pole in Imola thriller
Hamilton seals 99th pole in Imola thriller
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton snatched his 99th F1 pole position from Sergio Perez in a nailbiting qualifying hour at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 17).
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
WORLD: Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta leader, will attend an Asean summit in Jakarta where representatives of the bloc are expected to discuss Myanmar’s situation, according to Thailand’s Foreign Ministry.
A total of 277 road deaths over Songkran
A total of 277 road deaths over Songkran
THAILAND: A total of 277 people were killed and 2,357 injured in almost 2,400 road accidents over this year’s Songkran holiday period, with drink-driving involved in over a third of crashes reported this year, traffic officials said yesterday (Apr 17).
Siam Bioscience confident of delivering vaccine jabs on time
Siam Bioscience confident of delivering vaccine jabs on time
THAILAND: Siam Bioscience Co, the local biotechnology firm contracted to manufacture the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand, said it is confident that it will be able to deliver the vaccines on time once they have passed the required checks.
Phuket Opinion: The July 1 dilemma
Phuket Opinion: The July 1 dilemma
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has a true dilemma on his hands: push back the deadline for reopening Phuket to vaccinated international tourists to arrive on the island from July 1, or let it stand despite the current climate of fear over the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Two COVID deaths, 1,547 new cases
Two COVID deaths, 1,547 new cases
THAILAND: Two more deaths and 1,547 new COVID-19 cases were reported nationally today (Apr 17), bringing the totals to 99 fatalities and 40,585 cases.
Banks in high-risk areas to be closed temporarily
Banks in high-risk areas to be closed temporarily
THAILAND: The Thai Bankers Association has released the guidelines to maintain continuous banking services as well as reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
US, Japan show united front on China
US, Japan show united front on China
WORLD: The United States and Japan vowed yesterday (Apr 16) to stand firm together against an assertive China and to step up cooperation on climate change and next-generation technology as President Joe Biden made his first summit a show of alliance unity.
Dust in the Wind
Dust in the Wind
The Lean On Me Live Fest at Blue Tree Phuket last month raised an outstanding total of more than B260,000 for those hardest hit by the ongoing COVID economic crisis, left out of work and unable to buy even basic food items. Here is a report from the organisers now that the dust has settled, but efforts continue to help people in Phuket still suffering financial distress.
Nobody: High action fun, but not for the squeamish
Nobody: High action fun, but not for the squeamish
Gone are the days when a film can get away with senseless violence without there being some kind of ‘art’ to it. That’s not because of cancel culture, morals or the like, but instead simply because of what audiences expect from films these days. Yes, gone are the days when an audience would happily sit and watch an action hero blowing away bad guys for 90 minutes – story was optional.
Biden backs Japan PM on holding ‘safe and secure’ Olympic Games
Biden backs Japan PM on holding ‘safe and secure’ Olympic Games
OLYMPICS: US President Joe Biden yesterday (Apr 16) gave his backing to Japan’s efforts to hold a “safe and secure” Olympic Games this year after talk of cancelation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.