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MotoGP 2021 season calendar
MotoGP 2021 season calendar
MOTOGP: The 2021 MotoGP calendar ahead of Sunday’s (Mar 28) opening race in Qatar:
Fresh outrage after 7-year-old girl shot dead in Myanmar
Fresh outrage after 7-year-old girl shot dead in Myanmar
WORLD: The fatal shooting of a seven-year-old girl in her own home triggered fresh outrage against the Myanmar military today (Mar 24), with at least 20 children now reported killed since the junta took over last month.
A Korean coach with a Thai heart
A Korean coach with a Thai heart
TAEKWONDO: Nineteen years ago, he had no interest in coming over to Thailand for a coaching assignment, and now taekwondo expert Choi Young Seok of South Korea is eager to spend the rest of his life in the Kingdom.
Historic Krabi cave damaged by motocross riders
Historic Krabi cave damaged by motocross riders
KRABI: Officials in Ao Luk, Krabi, are trying to track down a group of motorbike riders who rode their motorbikes inside – and damaged parts of – Toh Luang cave on Sunday (Mar 21).
Business sector gets B350bn relief package
Business sector gets B350bn relief package
THAILAND: The cabinet yesterday (Mar 23) approved financial relief measures worth B350 billion to help the business sector recover from the impact of COVID-19 after the existing B500bn aid programme underperformed.
Airlines seek July reopening date
Airlines seek July reopening date
BANGKOK: COVID-19 vaccinations for airline workers have to proceed within the next two months to be aligned with the tourism sandbox in Phuket aiming for July, says the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT).
Phuket all set for municipal election this weekend
Phuket all set for municipal election this weekend
PHUKET: The sale of alcohol will be banned in 12 municipal areas across Phuket from 6pm Saturday night (Mar 27) through to 6pm Sunday night (Mar 28) as the island heads to the polls for its municipal elections.
Why Different Types of Gamers Prefer Different Platforms?
Why Different Types of Gamers Prefer Different Platforms?
Gaming is a huge billion-dollar industry as a whole but there are several platforms that are like the sub-categories of gaming such as Pc, Console and Mobile gaming. And different type of gamers prefers different platforms according to their play-style. And we can divide these gamers into three types, Casual, Strategic and Fantasy gamers, according to why and how they play the games. But before we move on to why these gamers prefer different platforms, we also need to know about these three types of gamers first. Casual Gamers Casual gamers are those who like to play games just to have a good way to avoid boredom and kill time. The type and gameplay style of the game doesn’t matter much to casual gamers but all that matters to them is the game to be fun. Whether it’s a simple 2d game like Piano Tiles or a fully competitive Call of Duty Mobile as long as it keeps them away from boredom. Casuals gamers mostly prefer mobile platforms as its more convenient and provide an on-the-go gaming experience without any hassle and the games that they like to play also take up less space, so that they can keep more games, just in case. Strategic Gamers Now unlike the casual gamers, strategic gamers don’t play the game to kill time or get away from boredom but they make time from other activities just to play the game they like. Many MMORPGs and Battle Royale games are well known for their majority of strategic players, they spend weeks, months and even years to master the game they play and that is why they choose their games very carefully and after deep observation.  The game has to be their type, they don’t just pick and play a game randomly and move on to the next one. The games like Overwatch and Dota 2 are perfect examples of games that these strategic players love to spend their time to master each and every aspect of the game and to make their account look as good as possible to others. The Strategic gamers on the other hand prefer Pc over other platforms as it provides more immersive experience and also way better quality. Pc gaming compared to any other platforms is also more competitive which totally makes up for a great rewarding experience for these game enthusiasts.  Fantasy Gamers Now there is third type of gamer that we like to call “Fantasy” gamer who unlike both the other two gamers, love to play games to escape from reality. The fantasy gamers love to play games that allows them to feel different, they want to get away from reality and create a virtual version of themselves according to their own choices. They like to play games like World of Warcraft and WoW Classic which allow these gamers to have a new life that they can control and change according to their own choices and especially the features such as character classes, race, languages and appearance is huge plus for fantasy gamers. Fantasy gamers are more flexible in terms of platform, there are many fantasy gamers who love to play on mobile devices as they are more convenient but there are others, who love to get more immersive experience on PC or Consoles, so there’s that. The game industry is growing up so fast and it has already become the number one go to thing, leaving behind movies and TV shows, for our free time and specially to help us NOT get bored.
‘Catastrophic’ Australia floods prompt emergency rescues
‘Catastrophic’ Australia floods prompt emergency rescues
WORLD: Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by “catastrophic” floods along Australia’s populous east coast today (Mar 23), with thousands of homes damaged.
Woman arrested in Phuket Town drug raid
Woman arrested in Phuket Town drug raid
PHUKET: Police arrested an 18-year-old woman and charged her with possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘ya ice’) in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Mar 22).
Dolphin was dead prior to being slashed, officials confirm
Dolphin was dead prior to being slashed, officials confirm
PHUKET: Sirinath National Park officers confirmed today (Mar 23) that the spotted dolphin found dead with severe slash wounds across its body last week was actually dead before any cuts had been inflicted.
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok and Koh Yao
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok and Koh Yao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok and nearby islands tomorrow (Mar 24) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Kusoldharm Foundation joins efforts to help COVID-afflicted
Kusoldharm Foundation joins efforts to help COVID-afflicted
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Foundation has handed out 1,500 packs of essential goods to local people suffering financial hardship during the ongoing COVID-19 economic crisis, with more to come.
Protesters arrested on Saturday allowed bail
Protesters arrested on Saturday allowed bail
THAILAND: The 16 protesters who were arrested while taking part in a rally at Sanam Luang on Saturday (Mar 20) have each been released on B35,000 bail.
Keep an eye out for the croc, says Phuket Vice Governor
Keep an eye out for the croc, says Phuket Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has asked all people, especially local officials, to keep an eye out for the two-metre-long crocodile that remains at large more than a week after it was seen near the Chalong Pier marina on Mar 13
‘Game-changing’ TV deal pumps money into English women’s football
‘Game-changing’ TV deal pumps money into English women’s football
FOOTBALL: Football chiefs have announced a “game-changing” three-year broadcast deal for the English Women’s Super League (WSL) that will inject millions into the game and boost exposure.
AstraZeneca hails US trials but poll shows European worries
AstraZeneca hails US trials but poll shows European worries
WORLD: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said yesterday (Mar 22) that US trials showed its COVID-19 vaccine was 100% effective in preventing severe disease, even as a poll showed trust in the jab had plunged in many European countries.
Prayut relaxed over charter change
Prayut relaxed over charter change
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists he is not concerned about the constitution being amended and says if people think he merely wants to extend his hold on power, the solution is simple: don’t vote for him next time.
Quarantine period cut to 10 days
Quarantine period cut to 10 days
THAILAND: The quarantine period for arrivals into Thailand has been shortened to 10 days from 14, effective next month.
Phuket to submit plan to reopen July 1
Phuket to submit plan to reopen July 1
BANGKOK: Phuket will submit its reopening plan to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) for approval this Friday (Mar 26) in a bid to let inoculated tourists visit without quarantine in July, while Samui also hastened the reopening process with a sealed model.