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Most Thais depressed about COVID-19: poll
Most Thais depressed about COVID-19: poll
NATIONWIDE: The new round of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a surge in the numbers of infections and deaths, has led to feelings of depression in most Thai people, a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University,or Suan Dusit Poll, reveals on Sunday (May 9).
Gerald Hogg’s grand adventure
Gerald Hogg’s grand adventure
Gerald ‘Ged’ Hogg has written eight books since he retired to Thailand in 2017. While many older Westerners spend anxious hours wondering what to do with their newly acquired freedoms, Ged spends his time exploring life in Southern Thailand and writing travel books, his autobiography and has completed his first two mystery novels about the adventures of Thai Police Lieutenant Chai Son Sinuan, who battles both violent crime and police corruption.
Foreign rider escapes fine for not wearing mask, gets warning instead
Foreign rider escapes fine for not wearing mask, gets warning instead
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have warned foreigners that all people in Phuket should wear face masks in public places, including both Thai and foreign residents alike. The warning comes after a foreigner was charged for riding his motorcycle without a helmet and also received a warning from police for not wearing a mask.
Phuket Opinion: Falling into the Seychelles hole
Phuket Opinion: Falling into the Seychelles hole
PHUKET: The rush to roll out the mass vaccination of people using the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine ‘CoronaVac’ has come home to roost in the Seychelles, the world-famous island tourist destination that Phuket officials have used as an example to follow.
An interview with Weston Cage Coppola
An interview with Weston Cage Coppola
It seems that the apple didn’t fall from the tree when it came to Nicolas Cage’s son Weston Cage Coppola. Not only has Weston followed in his father’s footsteps when it comes to acting but he is also the lead singer of a black metal band and is a martial arts expert that has seen him win a few belts along the way. Now Weston returns to the screen with his latest film, action flick ‘Assault On VA-33’ and he couldn’t be happier.
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
I have only met her in person once and it just so happened I was wearing a dress, false eyelashes, wig and gobs of makeup at the time. No, I wasn’t moonlighting in Bangla Rd; I was performing Widow Twanky in ‘Aladdin: A Christmas Panto’, at Underwood Art Factory. I instantly recognised her since we have been Facebook friends and have followed each other’s progress over the past few years, the reason being the similarity of our work goals. She is none other than the lovely Irish Vicki Kiely. I had the privilege of recently conducting a phone interview for this article with her. Here is what I learned. 
Hamilton cracks pole tonne at Spanish GP
Hamilton cracks pole tonne at Spanish GP
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has pipped Max Verstappen to claim his 100th pole position in Formula 1 in a tight qualifying hour at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (May 8).
Moderna package likely below B3,000
Moderna package likely below B3,000
THAILAND: The price for a package of two shots of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine offered by private hospitals will be no more than B3,000, hospital executives say.
Woman, 63, stabbed and robbed while meditating in Phuket temple
Woman, 63, stabbed and robbed while meditating in Phuket temple
PHUKET: A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital after she was robbed and stabbed by an unknown man. The woman was attacked while meditating in Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San) in Soi Tohse off Damrong Rd in Phuket Town on Thursday (May 6)
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have launched a campaign to test people in communities across the island for COVID-19 to help identify people who are infected and limit the spread of the virus.
Phuket runway road closed for B38mn widening
Phuket runway road closed for B38mn widening
PHUKET: The road parallel to the runway at Phuket International Airport (Route 4031) has been closed so that a private contractor can finish the long-awaited road-improvement project, which includes preventing landslides from spilling across the road and making it safer and wider.
No rapid tests for Phuket arrivals from May 15, quarantine instead
No rapid tests for Phuket arrivals from May 15, quarantine instead
PHUKET: Rapid antigen tests will no longer be used to determine whether or not people may enter Phuket from May 15, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has confirmed.
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
WORLD: China’s rogue rocket is in an uncontrolled free-fall towards Earth and no one knows where or exactly when it will burn through Earth’s atmosphere, but the risk of debris hitting an inhabited area remains very small, experts told AFP yesterday (May 7).
July 1 is still on: Phuket Governor
July 1 is still on: Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with the plan to re-open the island receiving fully vaccinated international tourists from July 1, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
Despair, Music and Hope
Despair, Music and Hope
Long-term Phuket expat Gary Crause takes a look at the past year of helping drive efforts to provide food for people in dire need across the island, and the ongoing efforts still much needed and still being provided by the One Phuket campaign.
PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to procure up to 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to prepare for unforeseeable emergencies as the pandemic continues to rage unabated in several countries.
Patty stretches her lead at Honda LPGA
Patty stretches her lead at Honda LPGA
GOLF: Rising Thai star Patty Tavatanakit finished with a three shot lead after the second round of The Honda LPGA Thailand 2021 tournament yesterday (May 7) after pulling away from fellow Thai Atthaya Thitikul on the final two holes to finish with an eight-under par 64.
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
THAILAND: The national communicable disease committee yesterday (May 7) announced the approval of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 60 and over with the Health Ministry pledging to work with the private sector to open 382 vaccination sites nationwide in an effort to accelerate the rollout.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket testing to end? American confesses to murder of pregnant wife! || May 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket testing to end? American confesses to murder of pregnant wife! || May 7
PHUKET XTRA - May 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket American confesses to murder of pregnant wife |:| Testing upon Phuket arrivals reconsidered |:| |:| Thailand Covid update |:| Activist makes bail |:| Schools to decide how to proceed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket new infections fall
Phuket new infections fall
PHUKET: Phuket recorded just five new infections yesterday (May 6), marking the end of more than a week of the number of new infections being recorded in double digits.