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Investigation launched after man’s body found in drainpipe
Investigation launched after man’s body found in drainpipe
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a drainpipe near Bang Che Lao mosque, in Moo 2, Rassada, on Saturday evening (Feb 13).
Hotels urge CCSA to lift booze ban
Hotels urge CCSA to lift booze ban
THAILAND: Hotel operators want the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to lift the ban on drinking alcohol at hotels so they can compensate for weaker occupancy rates with F&B revenue.
Woman escapes high-speed impact with only minor injuries
Woman escapes high-speed impact with only minor injuries
PHUKET: A Thai woman escaped a high-impact accident with only minor injuries after the car she was driving hit a roadside guardrail in front of the Tha Ruea Chinese Shrine, just south of the Heroines Monument, on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, early this morning (Feb 15).
Man Utd falter at West Brom, Aubameyang treble sinks Leeds
Man Utd falter at West Brom, Aubameyang treble sinks Leeds
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 1-1 draw at struggling West Brom, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4-2 win against Leeds yesterday (Feb 14).
Myanmar junta cuts internet as troops fire to break up protest
Myanmar junta cuts internet as troops fire to break up protest
WORLD: Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country today (Feb 15) in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the country’s north.
Over 650,000 workers seek amnesty as government sounds warning
Over 650,000 workers seek amnesty as government sounds warning
THAILAND: More than 650,000 migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have applied to stay in the kingdom legally for two more years under the government’s labour amnesty programme, which began on Jan 15.
Rotary Family Olympics - a day for family & friends
Rotary Family Olympics - a day for family & friends
Rotary celebrates together the 116th foundation day. All 9 Rotary clubs of Phuket and their family & friends’ join in for a fun day at Bluetree. Friendly competition and get to know the Rotary family with great discount prices for entry and award dinner celebrations. More info: http://bit.ly/3acEHGQ
South African COVID variant ‘hits’ Thailand
South African COVID variant ‘hits’ Thailand
THAILAND: The South African COVID-19 variant believed to be resistant to vaccines was detected in a Thai returnee from Tanzania late last month, according to director-general of the Department of Disease Control, Opas Karnkawinpong.
Life without glasses possible after you’re 50?
Life without glasses possible after you’re 50?
Yes, this state-of-the-art breakthrough technology makes it possible.
WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early COVID cases
WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early COVID cases
WORLD: World Health Organisation (WHO) experts voiced frustration yesterday (Feb 13) at lacking access to raw data while in China probing the pandemic’s origins, saying more was needed to detect possible early COVID cases.
Knight Frank Report: State of Villa Market in Phuket 2020, Outlook for 2021
Knight Frank Report: State of Villa Market in Phuket 2020, Outlook for 2021
PHUKET: Following the release of a candid report on the state of the condo property market in Phuket earlier this week, Nattha Kahapana, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket, has released another straightforward report, this time on the state of the Phuket villa market for 2020, and the outlook for 2021.
Man City extend lead, Liverpool stunned by Leicester
Man City extend lead, Liverpool stunned by Leicester
FOOTBALL: Manchester City powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League yesterday (Feb 13) as Ilkay Gundogan’s double inspired a 3-0 win that piled pressure on Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, while Liverpool’s problems mounted after a dismal 3-1 defeat at Leicester.
Phuket Opinion: Feed the hungry
Phuket Opinion: Feed the hungry
PHUKET: The launch this week of the exemplary ‘One Phuket’ initiative to coordinate efforts to provide food and other essential supplies to people in need across the island needs to be known, and needs to be supported.
Police and protesters face off in Bangkok – again
Police and protesters face off in Bangkok – again
BANGKOK: A confrontation between police and pro-democracy protesters turned ugly late Saturday (Feb 13) with a number of injuries and arrests, following a peaceful protest earlier in the day at Democracy Monument in Bangkok.
Unlikely fun gunning ‘Shadow in the Cloud’
Unlikely fun gunning ‘Shadow in the Cloud’
One of the surprise winners during this period of zero blockbuster output from Hollywood has been smaller films from around the world suddenly doing very well at the box office. This has been a huge win for Asian, Australian and European cinema as a whole and now New Zealand has decided that it wants its piece of the pie with the release of ‘Shadow In the Cloud’ in Phuket.
England’s ‘mad chemist’ Jones opts for familiar formula against Italy
England’s ‘mad chemist’ Jones opts for familiar formula against Italy
RUGBY: Eddie Jones may be something of a self-confessed “mad chemist” but he has avoided any wacky experiments as England look to revive their Six Nations title defence against Italy at Twickenham today (Feb 13).
Man City eye Spurs revenge as Liverpool face Leicester test
Man City eye Spurs revenge as Liverpool face Leicester test
FOOTBALL: Rampant Manchester City will relish a shot at revenge against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham later today (Feb 13 UK time) while fading Liverpool face a tricky trip to Leicester hoping to benefit from a rare week off.
Unleashed: No, this is mine!
Unleashed: No, this is mine!
Food is a primary resource – this is true of all animals. However, having a dog that guards their food can be problematic. I’m not one to advocate reaching into your dogs bowl, and whipping their food away to prove “you’re the master” – and if anything, depending on the dog, this could make things much worse – but I do advocate doing lots of work with your dog with food being a central tenet.
Mains water supply outage to affect Chalong, Rawai
Mains water supply outage to affect Chalong, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Chalang and Rawai, near Chalong Circle, this coming Wednesday (Feb 17).
Domestic air travel more than doubles in a month
Domestic air travel more than doubles in a month
NATIONWIDE: The number of passengers on domestic flights has risen to about 10,000 from only 4,000 in January when the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak peaked, the Department of Airports (DoA) said on Friday.