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‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
PHUKET: Marine wildlife officers believe that a large leatherback turtle that laid a nest on Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga last night is that same turtle that has laid four other nests in the area, including on Phuket’s Kata Beach on Jan 1.
Brady’s magnificent seven as Bucs beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
Brady’s magnificent seven as Bucs beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
NFL: Tom Brady sealed his place in the pantheon of America’s greatest sporting icons yesterday (Feb 7), winning a record seventh Super Bowl as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the error-strewn Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca jab launch over study
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca jab launch over study
WORLD: South Africa said yesterday (Feb 7) it would suspend the start of its COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca jab - which forms a major plank of Thailand’s vaccination strategy and is to be produced by Siam BioScience in Bangkok - after a study showed the drug failed to prevent mild and moderate cases of the virus variant that has appeared in Africa’s hardest-hit nation.
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Feb 7) Thailand has contingency plans to secure COVID-19 vaccines from other producers if the British/Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca cannot deliver the doses it promised in time.
Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool, Kane stars for Spurs
Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool, Kane stars for Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester City left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters as Ilkay Gundogan’s double and two costly mistakes from Alisson Becker inspired the Premier League leaders’ dazzling 4-1 win, while Harry Kane starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion yesterday (Feb 7).
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has expressed concerns about the possible risk of COVID-19 transmission when families reunite to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year this week.
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
THAILAND: Health authorities have dismissed the possibility of applying the World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine passport regulation for international travelling as there is still no proof any vaccines are totally effective in preventing Sars-CoV-2 transmission.
Hanks hits the mark in ‘News of the World’
Hanks hits the mark in ‘News of the World’
With Thai cinemas currently screening a lot of re-releases chances are the more serious film lover may have already seen most of the films gracing the big screen. Thankfully though streaming services are continuing their steady release of new material – and this time it is the brilliant new Tom Hanks film ’News Of The World’ that has just surfaced.
Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup
Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup
YANGON: Thousands of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar poured back onto the streets Sunday (Feb 7), as an internet blackout failed to stifle growing outrage at the military’s ouster of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Scotland end 38-year Twickenham jinx to stun England
Scotland end 38-year Twickenham jinx to stun England
RUGBY: Scotland threw the Six Nations wide open from the start as they ended their 38-year wait for a win at Twickenham with an impressive 11-6 success over reigning champions England yesterday (Feb 6).
Man Utd blow lead twice against Everton, Villa outgun Arsenal
Man Utd blow lead twice against Everton, Villa outgun Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Manchester United missed out on a share of top spot in the Premier League after twice throwing away leads in a 3-3 draw with Everton, while Arsenal’s top-four chances are fading fast following a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa yesterday (Feb 6).
Handout eligibility reassessed
Handout eligibility reassessed
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing to reconsider the eligibility criteria for receiving financial aid under the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme, which stipulates recipients should have a taxable income of no more than B300,000 per year.
Unsung Community Heroes
Unsung Community Heroes
This is not a superhero story from our childhood, filled with powers of invisibility, superhuman strength or teleportation; this is a story about a few selfless, unsung Phuket pandemic heroes. So, make yourself comfortable and let’s begin by shedding some light on a couple of local businesses that, although certainly limited by lack of superhuman powers, have not let this get in the way of collaborating to effectively support the most vulnerable communities – and still continue to do so almost exactly one year on.
Large green turtle found dead
Large green turtle found dead
PHUKET: Marine life experts are investigating what may have caused the death of a large turtle found off Phuket’s northeast coast early yesterday morning (Feb 6).
Phuket Opinion: As reasonable as it gets
Phuket Opinion: As reasonable as it gets
PHUKET: The call by leading Phuket tourism figures for the central government to allow the island’s tourism industry restart itself from Oct 1 is as reasonable as it gets. All they are asking is for 70% of the island’s residents to be vaccinated first, and even then the island’s key business figures are looking to do much that by themselves.
Phuket soft drinks truck goes up in flames
Phuket soft drinks truck goes up in flames
PHUKET: Police are investigating what might have caused the tractor unit of a 22-wheeled truck and trailer to catch fire after a soft drinks truck was consumed by flames in Koh Kaew early this morning (Feb 6).
Phuket has had ‘huge impact’ from COVID, screening imperative, says Vice Governor
Phuket has had ‘huge impact’ from COVID, screening imperative, says Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panapong has called for officials to maintain high levels of screening of all arrivals on the island in order to protect what’s left of the island’s devastated tourism industry.
‘A Dark Christmas’ gets a Phuket review
‘A Dark Christmas’ gets a Phuket review
Emmy-nominated production designer and Phuket author Jim Newport has launched his latest book, ‘A Dark Christmas’, the fifth book in his popular ‘Vampire of Siam’ series. Here, fellow Phuket author Alastair Carthew gives his appraisal of the new novel.
King cobra warning after fourth snake, five metres long, caught in Pa Khlok
King cobra warning after fourth snake, five metres long, caught in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Rescue workers are urging villagers to beware king cobras in the Moo 2 area of Pa Khlok after four large king cobras each measuring over five metres long have been caught in the area in the past month.
Thomas makes history as first female Super Bowl official
Thomas makes history as first female Super Bowl official
NFL: Sarah Thomas will blaze a trail for female officials everywhere tomorrow (Feb 7) when she becomes the first woman to officiate at the Super Bowl.