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Swiss tourist killer re-enacts crime
Swiss tourist killer re-enacts crime
PHUKET: Teerawat Thothip, the 27-year-old Phuket resident charged with the killing of Swiss tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weiskopf, yesterday (Aug 8) re-enacted his actions in choking the 57-year-old tourist and covering her body with a tarpaulin at Ao Yon Waterfall, on Phuket’s east coast.
Favipiravir for all COVID-19 patients
Favipiravir for all COVID-19 patients
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has decided to allow health units to administer Favipiravir to all groups of COVID-19 patients, including those currently under home and community isolation.
Protest leader Penguin put behind bars
Protest leader Penguin put behind bars
BANGKOK: Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a co-leader of the Ratsadon group, was detained yesterday (Aug 8) when he showed up at the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Office, two days before a key rally is staged at the Ratchaprasong intersection.
Phuket marks record 81 new COVID cases on one day
Phuket marks record 81 new COVID cases on one day
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked a record 81 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 8), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,507.
Tokyo hands Olympic baton to Beijing but controversy looms
Tokyo hands Olympic baton to Beijing but controversy looms
OLYMPICS: The focus immediately shifts to Beijing as the curtain falls on the Tokyo Olympics, with a growing coronavirus outbreak in China and boycott calls looming large just six months from the start of the Winter Games.
Sandbox tourist killer confesses to attacking Swiss woman, denies intent to murder, rape
Sandbox tourist killer confesses to attacking Swiss woman, denies intent to murder, rape
PHUKET: Teerawat Thothip, a 27-year-old resident of Pa Khlok in Phuket has confessed to choking Swiss tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weiskopf with a headlock, but has denied intention to kill her and denied any attempt to rape her.
Dolphins Ahoy!
Dolphins Ahoy!
Nothing quite compares to seeing dolphins in their natural habitat; and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love these inquisitive and playful creatures? Of course, many of us have seen them in various unnatural settings. However, getting the opportunity to witness dolphins in the wild is something which often takes a bucket list spot, and quite rightly so. If you do get the chance to see a pod of dolphins breaching out of the waves with synchronised swimming elegance, it really is a spectacular sight.
Danish Sandbox tourist, 58, found safe after trek in Phuket jungle
Danish Sandbox tourist, 58, found safe after trek in Phuket jungle
PHUKET: A 58-year-old Danish man who arrived in Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox scheme was found safe last night (Aug 7) after he became lost while trekking through the jungle near the hotel where he is staying on Phuket’s northern west coast.
‘This Little Love of Mine’ delivers a nice Aussie surprise
‘This Little Love of Mine’ delivers a nice Aussie surprise
When you think of Australian cinema and films you think of cult classics. Over the past few years the Australian films that have made their way to Phuket have been horror films like Black Water: Abyss and Blood Relic. When you think of the great Australian film directors of the past decade you think of people such as George Miller (Mad Max), James Wan (Saw) and Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man). Even the great Quentin Tarantino is quick to admit that Australia has some of the finest cult film-makers in the world.
Phuket COVID cases for ‘Third Wave’ rise to 1,425
Phuket COVID cases for ‘Third Wave’ rise to 1,425
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 40 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 7), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,425.
Steyn tames Lions as Springboks take series
Steyn tames Lions as Springboks take series
RUGBY: History repeated itself as Morne Steyn kicked a late penalty to give South Africa a 19-16 win over the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town yesterday (Aug 7) and a 2-1 series triumph.
Nattawut active as ‘Tony’ itches to return
Nattawut active as ‘Tony’ itches to return
BANGKOK: Anti-government activists are back on the streets despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and a virus lockdown.
Unleashed: Don’t give the dog a bone
Unleashed: Don’t give the dog a bone
Giving a dog a bone seems to be the quintessential thing to do. But like most things, it isn’t quite that simple. I get asked a lot whether it’s safe to give dogs bones, and the answer is always the same: Yes, and No! Which, to be fair, isn’t exactly helpful. So let’s dig a little deeper…
Police crack down on protesters
Police crack down on protesters
BANGKOK: Police launched tough operations, including firing tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon on anti-government protesters during hours of clashes yesterday (Aug 7).
Phuket Opinion: How to catch a killer
Phuket Opinion: How to catch a killer
PHUKET: The world this week finally got see what the Royal Thai Police can achieve when the right resources and the right level of importance is dedicated to catching a killer.
Police chief confirms arrest of Swiss tourist murder suspect in Phuket
Police chief confirms arrest of Swiss tourist murder suspect in Phuket
PHUKET: National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk has confirmed that police have arrested a suspect for the murder of Swiss tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf, reports state news agency TNA, operated by the MCOT, the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand.
Urgent measures announced in hunt for Swiss tourist’s killer
Urgent measures announced in hunt for Swiss tourist’s killer
PHUKET: Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk announced this morning to close all places on the island where there are no staff taking care of tourists and for all people arriving or leaving the island to first be cleared after having their criminal history checked, starting today (Aug 7). 
Govt bans coral-damaging sunscreens
Govt bans coral-damaging sunscreens
BANGKOK: The Thai government this week banned sunscreens containing chemicals that damage coral reefs in marine national parks.
From zoonoses to pandemics, and the role of biodiversity
From zoonoses to pandemics, and the role of biodiversity
Since March 11, 2020, the day COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the world as we know it has never been the same. The virus that reportedly originated from wildlife continues to have profound impacts on everyone in the world, including the ASEAN region. More than 4.9 million cases with more than 95,000 fatalities have been reported in the region as of July 2, according to the situation report of the ASEAN Bio-Diaspora Regional Virtual Center. 
COVID stress, mental well-being hits the workforce
COVID stress, mental well-being hits the workforce
Findings of a study of 24,000 participants over a three-month period reveal that 32% of employees contacting the service centers seeking emotional support were experiencing workplace issues The top three issues identified were workplace stress (45%), conflict/tension (24%) and performance issues (16%).