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Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard faces some big decisions ahead of Bayern Munich’s visit to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last 16 first leg this evening (Feb 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 17 kids rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang! Boy drowned at waterpark! || February 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 17 kids rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang! Boy drowned at waterpark! || February 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 17 kids saved from Patong gang |:| Boy, 3, drowns at Phuket waterpark |:| Brake failure leads to truck-in-shop |:| Arrests made in murder of judge’s brother |:| ’Claw crane’ machine banned in Thailand? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
WORLD: China today (Feb 24) declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, a practice believed responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Electricity outage to hit major areas near Chalong Circle
Electricity outage to hit major areas near Chalong Circle
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong and Rawai on Wednesday (Feb 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Majority view Thai media as ethical, says Poll
Majority view Thai media as ethical, says Poll
THAILAND: A recent survey by National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, reveals that a majority of people believe Thai media have strong journalistic ethics but still require urgent reform.
Phuket schools expand virus self-quarantines
Phuket schools expand virus self-quarantines
PHUKET: Following a new missive from the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) and the Ministry of Education issued yesterday (Feb 23), schools across Phuket have ramped up their self-quarantine requirements of all teachers, staff and students returning from recognised “outbreak areas” of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19).
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
FOOTBALL: South Korea’s K-league postponed the start of the new football season today (Feb 24) as the country announced a leap in novel coronavirus cases.
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
WORLD: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world’s oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king today (Feb 24) after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.
Raids net seven drug suspects in Kamala, Rassada
Raids net seven drug suspects in Kamala, Rassada
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested seven suspects with 47.45 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) and 623 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) in Kamala and Rassada in series of raids carried out over the past week.
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Kathu
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division has set up a mobile clinic to offer free vaccinations for cats and dogs in local areas from Feb 28 to March 10.
5.5M Cholomark RIB For Sale
5.5M Cholomark RIB For Sale
-Like new -Built in 2019 -Raymarine chart plotter -Suzuki 90HP 4-stroke motor -<20 hours of run time -Stored in dry stack at RPM
Disbanding Future Forward Party, Banning Leaders a Blow to Democracy
Disbanding Future Forward Party, Banning Leaders a Blow to Democracy
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court decision to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party (FFP) on Friday (Feb 21) on politically motivated allegations, seriously damages the country’s return to genuine democratic rule.
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
RUGBY: Andy Farrell said he should take a look at himself and whether Ireland’s dream of the Grand Slam disappeared in a 24-12 defeat to England yesterday (Feb 23) because he had not fired up his team sufficiently.
17 children rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang
17 children rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang
PHUKET: A series of raids by police have safely taken into protection 17 children held by a human-trafficking operation in Patong, which saw children who did not bring home enough money being beaten with a coat hanger.
Pornpawee stuns Marin in decider
Pornpawee stuns Marin in decider
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong claimed her first World Tour Super 300 title, winning the US$170,000 (B5.4 million) BWF Spain Masters in Barcelona yesterday (Feb 23).
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
BOXING: Tyson Fury reigns again as a heavyweight world champion after battering Deontay Wilder to a stunning seventh-round stoppage in their World Boxing Council title rematch.
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
WORLD: China’s leader said yesterday (Feb 23) the new coronavirus epidemic is the communist country’s largest-ever public health emergency, but other nations were also increasingly under pressure from the deadly outbreak’s relentless global march.
Boy, 3, drowns at Phuket waterpark
Boy, 3, drowns at Phuket waterpark
PHUKET: A 3-year-old boy drowned at the Blue Tree Phuket waterpark in Cherng Talay, near Phuket’s central west coast, yesterday afternoon (Feb 23).
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Coconuts
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Coconuts
I occasionally make the mistake of interrupting my tropical island idyll by tuning into BBC World Service over breakfast of a morning. It was on a cloudy day last week when I arose and, casting about for diversion, spotted my long-neglected TV brooding quietly in its corner. I approached it gingerly, dusted it off and flicked its waiting “on” switch, thereby allowing it to bring the outside world, also known as ‘reality’, into my living room.
Lampard puts VAR in dock after Lo Celso gets away with ‘leg breaker’
Lampard puts VAR in dock after Lo Celso gets away with ‘leg breaker’
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard blasted VAR yesterday (Feb 22) after Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was not sent off for a “leg breaker” stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Spurs. Blues boss Lampard was furious that Lo Celso’s ugly second half foul on Chelsea captain Azpilicueta was not punished with a red card by either referee Michael Oliver or VAR official David Coote in Stockley Park. The VAR review concluded the challenge was not serious foul play, which would have triggered a dismissal but replays made it clear that was the wrong call. The row came just days after Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was lucky to avoid a red card for kicking out at Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi. “It is not good enough, that is two VARs in two games, it is hard to shout about it when you have lost but today everybody saw that. It is a red,” Lampard said. “I hate to call for red cards but that is a leg breaker. Everybody knew they made a mistake. I was just waiting for the red card to be shown.” Adding to Lampard’s frustration, television broadcaster BT Sport later reported that VAR officials had told them Lo Celso should have been sent off. Being told that Stockley Park had admitted the decision was wrong did not change Lampard’s view that the much-maligned VAR system needs an overhaul. “It was a tackle that endangers a player, saying after that they made a mistake isn’t good enough,” he said. “That’s what VAR was brought in for. It’s a huge question mark on VAR. This one doesn’t need the referee to go to the monitor, it’s a clear decision.” Azpilicueta was able to finish the game but had ice strapped to his shin after the final whistle. “I’m not a player that likes to be on the floor because I’m tough but it was not my fault because it was a clear stamp on my shin,” Azpilicueta told BT Sport. Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho unsurprisingly side-stepped questions about the tackle, preferring to reference previous VAR decisions that he felt went against his team. “I hope the noise is exactly the same as when VAR killed us. There should have been a red card for Watford and Liverpool against us. Why didn’t they say they made a mistake then?” Mourinho said. The latest VAR issue could not overshadow a crucial victory for fourth-placed Chelsea, who ended a four-match winless run to move four points clear of Tottenham in the race to qualify for the Champions League. After reports that his position could be in danger if Chelsea’s recent slide continued, Lampard was rewarded for a bold gamble as he recalled fringe players Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso. France striker Giroud, making his first start since November, opened the scoring with a fine finish for his first club goal since August. Spanish left-back Alonso, back in the starting line-up for the first time since December, doubled Chelsea’s lead with a 20-yard drive after half-time. Antonio Rudiger’s own goal came too late to deny Chelsea. “I’m pleased, you always look clever when that comes off and get called an idiot when it doesn’t. I’m delighted for them both, they are both experienced lads and it’s not easy when they are not playing,” Lampard said. After Tottenham’s three-game winning run in the league was ended at the hands of his old club, Mourinho admitted injuries to strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have been too much for his team to handle. “I have no complaints about my players that is for sure, with the power that we don’t have at this moment,” he said. “It is an incredible negative situation. We have players trying to do miracles in positions that are not their own.”