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Friday, September 4 – Thursday, September 10, 2020 Since 2011 / Volume X / No. 34 20 Baht WE TRAVEL TOGETHER BENEFITS EXPANDED TO BUSINESSES > PAGE 5 NEWS PAGE 3 Officials unveil ‘5T’ policy for PEOPLE safe tourism LIKE ME OPEN LETTER FROM PHUKET SPURS LIFE PAGE 6 Beach cleanups ACTION FROM do more good PRIME MINISTER than you know

An open letter by German long-stay tourist in Phuket Bernhard Stoever has spurred action by the Prime Minister. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

The Phuket News Office and reports directly to the cies, the first wave of global contagion health. Nevertheless, I am extremely [email protected] Prime Minister, confirmed on Tuesday was combated in an exemplary man- endangered in Germany. Every year (Sept 1) that PM Prayut Chan-o-cha ner. For that, too, I and all “stranded” in autumn and winter, Germany and PAGE 11 he Prime Minister has ordered had read the open letter, penned by would like to thank you very much. Europe are attacked by a dangerous SPORT his assistants to investigate the German man Bernhard Stoever. And, of course, we would like to flu virus that makes millions of people Tcircumstances of a German In his open letter, published online especially thank the Thai people who seriously ill and kills tens of thousands, Phuket’s Allycia long-stay tourist in Phuket whose by The Phuket News on Aug 22, Mr have received us with such indescrib- mainly among the elderly. And the open letter was published by The Stoever urged the Thai government able hospitality. Thank you so much course of the disease becomes more wins Phuket News, appealing for him to be to consider the circumstances he and !” he wrote. severe from year to year. Unfortu- title in allowed to stay in the country after many other long-stay tourists already “However, the expulsion on Sep- nately, I am very susceptible and get the ‘visa amnesty’ ends on Sept 26, staying in Thailand were facing. tember 26th hits us particularly hard. the flu every year. It was particularly instead of being forced to go back to “I am one of the many long-term I would like to use my example to bad three years ago and I almost died Germany where COVID-19 infections tourists who have been lucky enough show you what this change does in from it,” he explained. have recently skyrocketed. to be able to extend their stay in individual cases. The same applies to “So I decided to spend the winter An official working at the Prime Thailand since the outbreak of the many ‘stranded’ people,” he added. in Thailand, which I learned to love a Minister’s Delivery Unit, a research COVID-19 virus. I firmly believe “I am a writer, 68 years old, live in long time ago. Here I don’t get any flu and policy advisory division that that this saved many people’s lives! Hamburg and am currently in Phuket. and live healthy. But the COVID-19 operates under the Prime Minister’s “Thanks to the prudent Thai poli- Everything is fine with me in terms of virus changed a lot. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Hotels race to register News as ALSQs > p5 Expats’ stay status hit by COVID The Phuket News closed or running at minimal said that officers in Bangkok [email protected] cost, including salaries. Many were considering the problem employees on the island, both and might provide some form he Phuket Immigration Thai and foreign, have ac- of reprieve, and he asked Office is asking any cepted greatly reduced hours foreigners caught out by the Tforeigners staying on and salaries while the crisis income requirement to delay a non-immigrant B (Business) continues just to maintain filing their applications. visa who cannot satisfy the some form of income. “Please wait for an an- minimum income requirement Phuket Immigration Office nouncement after Sept 15, for a one-year permit-to-stay Deputy Chief Lt Col Udom because Immigration officials to delay filing their annual ap- Thongchin told The Phuket in Bangkok are talking about plication pending a “possible” News on Tuesday (Sept 1) this issue to figure out the temporary reprieve issued by that his office has no choice problem,” he said. officials in Bangkok. in the matter. “I think they will have The news comes only after “We can accept the ap- some solution before Sept the issue was brought to the plications, but they cannot be 26, which is the final date to attention of The Phuket News, approved. We do not approve apply for an extension. This whereby foreigners legally them here [in Phuket]. The is my understanding,” Lt Col living and working on the Officials at Phuket Immigration provide assistance to foreigners applications are sent to [the Udom added. island are no longer earning seeking guidance on their visa status. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot. regional immigration head- “Updates will be issued as the same income as before quarters in] Songkhla, but soon as possible. We want to the outbreak, and now face year permits-to-stay, leaving to be issued a one-year permit- Russia, South Africa, any they cannot approve them as help but we have to follow the having their usual application them exposed to being granted to-stay remained unchanged. country in South America or the conditions have not been ‘visa extension’ [sic] regula- for a one-year permit to stay only 90 days’ stay, or worse, The minimum income re- Central America, or Mexico, met,” he said. tions. Please wait for an update being refused. being asked to leave the coun- quired for foreigners from any the income required is B35,000 “We understand the situ- from Bangkok,” he repeated. The ‘visa amnesty’ issued try immediately after Sept 26. western European countries, per month. ation has affected the income Meanwhile, Lt Col by Cabinet approval allows Only in July did Phuket Australia, Canada, , and The minimum income of businesses that hire foreign- Worapol Panpetch, Inspec- such foreigners to stay until Immigration Deputy Chief Col the United States of America required for nationals from ers. It has affected everyone’s tor at Phuket Immigration, Sept 26, yet the Immigration Nareuwat Putthawiro confirm is B50,000 per month. any country in Africa (other monthly income. The income confirmed that the amnesty for Bureau has urged foreign- that foreigners with multiple For applicants from South than South Africa), or from is not enough for foreigners’ filing 90-day reports expired ers to start filing their usual employers listed on their work Korea, , Taiwan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos applications. This affects for- yesterday (Aug 31). applications early to avoid permits need to satisfy the Hong Kong, the income re- and Vietnam, the minimum eigners in Phuket, and in other “People can report them- a crush in the run-up to the minimum income from the quired is B45,000 per month. income required to be issued provinces, but there have been selves as usual, but any for- amnesty expiring. major employer only in order For foreigners from any a one-year permit to stay is no changes or updates to the eigners who are now late for That point now seems moot to qualify for a one-year exten- other countries in Asia [except B25,000 per month. regulations concerning exten- submitting a 90-day report as many foreigners can no sion to a permit to stay. Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos Yet, with international sions [to permits-to-stay],” he will be fined B2,000. We must longer satisfy the minimum However, the minimum and Vietnam], as well as for- tourism shut down, many busi- explained. follow the regulations, they income requirement for one- income requirements in order eigners from Eastern Europe, nesses on the island remain However, Lt Col Udom are the law,” he said.

Open letter spurs action to help ‘stranded’ long-stay tourists Continued from page 1 if I have to return to Germany so that they can determine tourists such as himself to be “The second virus wave in September, I may never see the return flight themselves. able to stay in Thailand was is now looming in Europe Thailand again. For me, as “Or is it possible to make re- a win-win for both parties. and Germany and will be for many others, it is really patriations dependent on the “With long-stay tourists probably even worse than a matter of life or death,” he danger that exists in the home like myself, all my money the first. Together with the flu added. country. Nobody wants to die goes directly to the local com- virus and the high age of most Mr Stoever asked the Thai in a corona hotspot,” he said. munity. I stay at a place with returnees, this means a huge authorities whether it was pos- Speaking to The Phuket no kitchen, so I eat out all the risk for many people. And I sible to issue a provisional resi- News on Tuesday, Mr Stoever time, and even my laundry is too admit with discomfort that dence permit for the ‘stranded’, said that allowing long-stay done outside. Everything I do Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot contributes to all the small business around where I am facing the same predicament. to email a clear description of staying. This is the same with “We want to know more their situation. By arrange- any long-stay tourist,” he said. about the case of the German ment, such tourists can send He added that he knew he man in Phuket, and similar their emails to stayinthai@ was not alone with his predica- cases in other provinces,” the classactmedia.co.th. The ment. A German lady and an officer said. Phuket News will forward American both did not want to “We are seeking a way all relevant emails directly return home due to the state to help the German man, to the PDMU. Emails must of COVID-19 infections in and similar cases, to stay in include contact details and the their home countries. Thailand and extend their Subject line must say, “Please The officer at the PDMU visas. We want them to stay,” let me stay”. that The Phuket News spoke he added. People were urged to send with on Tuesday said that Mr Stoever welcomed the their emails as soon as practi- Mr Stoever’s plea had been news. “I want to stay. I want cally possible. heard at the highest level. PM to live,” he said on Tuesday. “We have no deadline for Prayut had asked the PDMU To gain clear feedback receiving these emails, but the to interview Mr Stoever and directly from other long-stay PDMU will report its findings investigate how many other tourists wanting to stay in directly to the Prime Minister, long-stay foreign tourists Thailand, the officer at the and this will need to be done already in Thailand were PDMU invited such tourists soon,” the officer said.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 PHUKET NEWS 3 Dampening COVID fears Officials move to quell fears of second wave, unveil ‘5T’ policy

The Phuket News test will be conducted on days 11 to [email protected] 13 of their stay,” he said. “The Phuket government has co- eputy government spokes- operated with hotel owners, medical woman Traisuree Taisa- staff, police, the military and other Dranakul has moved to calm relevant people to prepare and work fears that Phuket being allowed to best under the orders of the CCSA,” receive international tourists from V/Gov Phichat added. Oct 1 would open the floodgates for Phuket Public Health Office foreign tourists to enter the country (PPHO) Chief Thanit Serm­kaew and spark an outbreak of COVID-19. described the 5T policy as follows: Speaking at Government House • Target – selecting target groups in Bangkok last Friday (Aug 28), Ms of foreigners as approved by CCSA Traisuree explained very clearly that The 5T policy announced on Aug 26. Image: PR Phuket Traisuree Taisaranakul. Photo: PRD and choosing venues as ALSQs the "Phuket Model" for allowing • Testing – all tourists must tourists to enter the country was still low risk of COVID-19,” Ms Traisu- the COVID-19 outbreak followed wanting to come to Phuket must be be tested before coming and after under consideration. “There will be ree said. Phuket officials earlier last week an- approved by a Royal Thai Embassy arriving a lot more steps to be approved, in “It may take time, but we must nouncing the basic outline for their and have evidence of a COVID-19 • Tracing – using an app to know order to ensure that a second wave of take as long as we need to be sure ‘5T’ policy for allowing tourists to test proving they are COVID-free where the tourists are in real time COVID-19 will not happen,” she said. that opening the country to foreign arrive in Phuket. within 72 hours before departing. • Treatment – having enough The measures yet to be considered tourists will not lead to a second wave However, in making that an- Alternatively, they must present a ‘Fit medical staff, medicines and equip- include which foreigners will be al- of the pandemic,” Ms Traisuree said. nouncement, Phuket officials were to Fly’ or other documents proving ment to take care of them lowed to come, how the foreigners “Phuket people and other Thais do very clear that the exact measures they are free of infection. • Trust – publicizing information will be tested to make sure they not have to worry… the government to be implemented must first be ap- Also, tourists must have health about the readiness and the effec- are not infected, and the protection will prepare and work as carefully proved by the Centre for COVID-19 insurance coverage of US$100,000 in tive preparations to create trust and measures to prevent any potential as possible, in order to prevent any Situation Administration (CCSA) case medical treatment is required, confidence among local people and spread of the disease, she said. second outbreak,” she added. in Bangkok. V/Gov Phichet said. foreigners “The Phuket Model will be tour- “During this period, the govern- The measures to be implemented “After arriving, they must remain “Under the 5T measures, I con- ism under the ‘new normal’. There ment invites Thai people to travel to in Phuket are under great scrutiny, as at a hotel recognised as an Alterna- firm that Phuket is ready to be the will be 14 days of quarantine and stimulate the economy and help people they are to be rolled out elsewhere in tive Local State Quarantine (ALSQ) pilot province and role model to limited areas where the tourists can in each area make a living,” she said. the country, if they prove successful. venue for 14 days, and they will be welcome foreigners from abroad go, before letting them travel to other The move to calm fears and dispel Announcing the 5T model at tested two times during their stay as ordered by CCSA, in order to areas,” she added. any understanding that Oct 1 will Phuket Provincial Hall on Aug at the hotel. The first test will be stimulate the national economy with “Importantly, the tourists must mark the reopening of mass tour- 26, Phuket Vice Governor Phichet conducted sometime on days three highest safety for local people,” Chief come from the countries that have ism to the country as it was before Panaphong explained that tourists to five of their stay, and the second Thanit said.

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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 BUSINESS 5 Hotels scramble for ALSQ approval ings to satisfy ALSQ requirements, Tanyaluk Sakoot [email protected] which includes the hotel partnering with a hospital,” he added. otels in Phuket are scram- “Also, the hotel needs to estab- bling to be inspected and lish a medical area on site, which Happroved as Alternative will require extra investment in Local State Quarantine (ALSQ) order to have the appropriate equip- venues so that they may receive ment,” he said. guests under the ‘Safe and Sealed’ “They want to be ALSQ, but travel campaign. they are not ready,” Mr Padungkiet From Oct 1, Phuket will be the said plainly. first destination in Thailand allowed Hotels may continue to sub- to receive international tourists since mit their applications to become the COVID-19 outbreak began. ALSQ approved until Oct 31, Mr However, one key condition Padungkiet noted. is that international tourists must However, he pointed out that stay at least 14 days in quarantine, some hotels are expected to with- which can be served at any approved draw their applications later if the ALSQ venue. hotel wants to target only domestic A recent surge of 27 applications tourists. saw the number of hotels in Phuket “Some hotels are worried about applying to be ALSQ certified jump their target market as their clients from 55 to 82, explained PPHO are Thai nationals. They are worried Chief Thanit Sermkaew last week. that if their hotel opens to receive However, despite 14 hotels foreign guests, Thai guests might applying more than a month ago, not come. Then some of them might only two have been approved: the decide to deregister as an ALSQ Anantara Mai Khao Phuket (100 PPHO Deputy Chief Padungkiet Utokasenee led a seminar with hotel representatives at Bangkok later,” he said. rooms and 36 villas) and Trisara Hospital Phuket on Aug 24 to explain ALSQ requirements. Photo: Bangkok Hospital Phuket Mr Padungkiet said he was Phuket Villas and Residences unsure if the PPHO would even be (15 villas). Only after local health officials Asked what was causing the hotels, Mr Padungkiet explained. able to inspect all the hotels that A third resort, The Mangosteen have inspected a hotel can they long delay, Mr Padungkiet said, (A full list of requirements for ho- have already applied by Oct 1, the Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, has request officials in Bangkok to “Many hotels have applied, but tels to become ALSQ verified are date set to allow foriegn tourists to been inspected and approved by approve the hotel as an ALSQ, Mr most of them do not have a good posted on the Ministry of Public land in Phuket. Phuket health officers, but is still Padungkiet explained. understanding of what is required. Health website.) “I think our team can handle waiting for Bangkok officials to Mr Padungkiet declined to They do not know the conditions.” “Most of the hotels are not ready it. The hotels just need to be ready officially recognise it as an ALSQ, confirm how many hotels on the The process is very involved, to be designated as ALSQ. Some for the inspection. We are glad to PPHO Deputy Chief Padungkiet island PPHO officers had inspected requiring an overhaul of the pro- of them are still reworking their do our job and keep people safe,” Utokasenee told The Phuket News. for ALSQ validation. cesses and services provided at budgets, staffing and their build- he concluded.

We Travel Together benefits expanded to businesses THE BENEFITS OF- To expand the market fered through the govern- base for those allowed to ment-sponsored We Travel claim the government sub- Together domestic tour- sidised discounts, the CESA ism campaign have been has approved for registered expanded in the hope of businesses to book holidays encouraging more people to The new benefits now through the scheme. travel throughout the coun- promoted on the official Allowing businesses to try. Expats remain excluded We Travel Together website. take part in the campaign from the campaign, but has opened the doors for the expansion now allows The campaign was ini- expats living and working in registered businesses to tially hoped to bring Phuket the country to book holidays take advantage of the cheap alone a B100 million boost to through the scheme, but deals offered. the island’s suffering tourism leaves other expats, includ- The Center for Economic industry. ing retirees, still excluded Situation Administration Under the initial benefits from the campaign. (CESA) approved to increase provided through the scheme, The newly elected Presi- the benefits offered in order the government paid for 40% dent of the Thai Hotels to stimulate domestic tour- of the hotel rooms, but not Association, Marisa Nun- ism and national economy, more than B3,000 per night, bhakdi, last month asked said a report by the Phuket limited to five rooms and the government to include office of the Public Relations five nights. expatriates in the second Department (PR Phuket). However, the CESA has phase of tourism stimulus, The report noted that now approved for the 40% saying those who pay tax since the campaign began hotel room rate support ex- should receive equal rights. in July, around 4.46 million tended from five nights per The stimulus campaign people had registered to book person to 10 nights, but not for locals had run since July deals through the We Travel more than B3,000 per night. 18, but the slow response Together portal. Likewise, the govern- is a sign of weak domes- Subsequently, a total of ment will continue to sub- tic consumption as locals 625,606 guest accommoda- sidise 40% of the price of opt for stringent saving tion rooms had been booked, flight tickets, but with the amid the economic slow- together valued at around maximum claim increased down, she said. B1.8 billion, the report added. from B1,000 to B2,000. The Phuket News

@thephuketnews 6 ENVIRONMENT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 The Importance of Beach Cleanups much of which is based on tourism or SUSTAINABLY YOURS property investment and depends on having clean, beautiful beaches. They save the lives of marine ani- Palmer Owyoung mals by reducing the amount of plastic that they consume. e’ve all done it, walked along the beach frustrated Where Does the Beach Plastic by the deluge of plastic Come From? being regurgitated by the There is much confusion about where ocean during monsoon the plastic debris found on Phuket season. Being an envi- beaches originates from. Some say that ronmentally responsible most of it comes from Malaysia, while citizen, you join a beach others blame Indonesia. According to cleanup, grab a bag and start picking the Eunomia study, 80% of ocean trash Wup trash. An hour or two later your sec- comes from land. So most of the plastic tion of the beach looks cleaner and you that we see on Phuket beaches comes feel good about yourself. Only to come from us or neighboring areas in Thai- back the next day to find the same spot land, not from foreign countries. The that you sweated over while cleaning Beach cleanups may seem futile as more trash washes ashore day after day during the southwest monsoon, primary sources are: filled with trash again. but they perform a vital function. Photo: Sirinath National Park Trash Bins, Trucks, and landfills Beach cleanups are a frustrating – The wind blows plastic out of bins, experience, and while they may seem it’s almost impossible to retrieve. It’s centration of trash is much higher on trash trucks or landfills. Then it is futile, they do make an important con- estimated that there is already 70kg of land. For example, the highest concen- carried directly into the ocean by the tribution to keeping our oceans clean. plastic trash per square kilometer on tration of plastic recorded in the ocean wind, or into canals that empty into the seabed. Since we don’t completely was in the North Pacific Gyre at 18kg/ the ocean. Where Does All the Plastic Go? understand the deep ocean, we don’t km2, whereas on beaches the global Littering – Some trash is carelessly To understand how beach cleanups know what all this plastic waste is average is 2,000kg/km2. dropped on the street or left on beaches. make a difference it’s important to doing to the food chain and how it is af- This is deposited into the ocean by wind understand where our plastics go once fecting our planet. Four Reasons Beach Cleanups or through the canals. they enter the ocean. According to a For a time, plastic will fluctuate in Are Important Toilets – Wet wipes, cotton buds, san- study by UK environmental consul- coastal areas between the beach and They prevent plastic from degrading itary pads are often flushed down the tancy Eunomia in 2016, only about 1% the open ocean. Going back and forth into microplastics that are less than toilet rather than disposed of in bins. of the 12.2 million tonnes of plastic as the tides move in and out. By par- 5mm in diameter, which fish and other Fishing Industry – Almost 50% of dumped annually into the ocean ends ticipating in beach cleanups, you are marine life eat and ends up in the food the plastic found floating in the five up floating in the five gyres despite all preventing plastic waste from moving chain, poisoning us and our children. gyres is comprised of fishing nets and the notoriety they receive. Another 5% out to the deep water where it sinks. They prevent plastic from sinking to other equipment, according to the chief is deposited onto beaches and 94% ends Cleaning beaches is also easier since the ocean floor where it’s irretrievable scientist at the non-profit the Ocean up sinking to the ocean floor where they are more accessible and the con- They protect the Phuket economy, Conservancy.

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While cleanup efforts by park officers focus on the beach sand, areas right beside the beach remain littered with trash. Photos: Supplied

What Can You do? of this at one of several recycling cent- taya, Rayong, Tampa Bay and elsewhere revirginize plastic which makes it 100% Reduce your fish consumption – Until ers on Phuket in Florida, and Perth, Australia. Bali recyclable, meaning the same plastic we can find a way to fish without nets, Beach Cleanups – At the moment, is installing 100 of them through an or- can be reused over and over again the reducing or eliminating it from our di- they are one of the best ways to keep ganisation called Make a Change World. same way that metal is rather than just ets is our only option. our plastic from flowing into the ocean. Make Recycling Easy – Norway downcycled into an inferior material Just Say No – Refuse plastic as Two of organisations that meet regu- recycles 97% of the over 500 million the way it is now. much as you can by using reusable bags larly are Trash Hero and Clean The plastic bottles that it sells each year. Beach cleanups can be a frustrat- and bottles. Beach Bootcamp They do this by giving the bottles a ing experience, after seeing your hard Biodegradable Plastic – There are return value of about 10 cents, which work erased the very next day. How- dozens of non-petroleum-based plastic Potential Solutions is built into the purchase price. Users ever, when combined with debris nets, substitutes available that are made More Trash/Recycling Bins – Adding can then bring their bottles to vending a recycling program, better waste man- from plant oils and are biodegrad- more bins with closing lids to the beach- machines or bins in stores where they agement and individual action, they able. One example is Avani-Eco, which es and around towns is a simple way collect the money. can help to reduce the amount of litter makes bags and dishes from cassava of keeping plastic and other trash from on our beaches and oceans until a time and sugarcane. While Ecovative uses blowing into the ocean. Future Solutions when technology can offer us a more mushrooms to make substitutes for Debris Nets in rivers and canals – Revirginized Plastic – In 2016 Japa- comprehensive solution. foam packaging. Many cities in Thailand and around the nese scientists discovered bacteria that Recycle – Living in the modern world are adding debris nets to their wa- evolved to eat PET plastic. Based on Palmer Owyoung is an environmental world, it’s difficult to not use some terways to catch trash before it gets into this discovery, a French company called activist working with the Kamala Green plastic packaging. We can recycle some the ocean. Some of these include Pat- Carbios has developed enzymes to Club and the Global Sustainability Hub.

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Ben Tirebuck She also had praise for her her words, “build my story”. [email protected] support network and fans when “In Brazil, I was fighting only she said: “Thank you so much for once a year and was getting out of huket-based Allycia Rod- all the support, for all the fans. I action,” she said. rigues lived up to her pre- knew I could do that and I showed “I wanted to grow up in the Pfight promise by upsetting it today.” fight world, so I decided to come to Stamp Fairtex to land the ONE Thailand to gain more experience, Championship Atomweight Muay ‘Build my story’ fight against the best fighters, and Thai World Title in Bangkok last Allycia began her Muay Thai jour- build my story.” Friday (Aug 28). ney in her homeland back in 2014 As part of that process she In the main event of ‘ONE: when she followed her older sister joined Phuket Fight Club in Chalong A New Breed’, Allycia won by into the sport. It became apparent and hasn’t looked back. majority decision and broke into very quickly that she had a natural Joining ONE Championship, tears of joy when the verdict was gift and was ready to step into the the world’s largest martial arts announced. ring for serious competition. organisation, was another posi- A clearly unhappy and upset Her coach at the time asked her tive step forward in her quest for Fairtex stormed out of the ring if she was serious about fighting greatness. and straight to hospital on doctors competitively, to which she replied: “I am very happy with this orders due to a nasty nose injury “I said yes. I wanted to test my- opportunity. It’s a big step in my sustained during the clash. self and know what it was like to career,” said Allycia prior to her It crowned a miserable year compete. I ended up fighting, and clash with Fairtex. for Fairtex, who began 2020 as a since then, I haven’t wanted to stop “I want to be famous. I want to double champion but has now lost fighting. I just wanted to train to be the champion. I want to show both the Atomweight Muay Thai be able to fight again.” what I’m capable of to everyone and belts after this In no time she was established – to show that I can get there and defeat and her loss to Janet Todd Allycia Rodrigues with her ONE Championship as the top-ranked female Muay Thai that I can be among the best and in Singapore back in February. Atomweight Muay Thai World Title belt and Kleiton, practitioner in her native Brazil, compete with the best fighters.” For Allycia though it was noth- owner of Phuket Fight Club in Chalong. Photo: Helen Tran winning six titles, including the Allycia certainly has made giant ing but smiles as she made good Super Girls Championship in the strides and proved that last week. on her promise to emerge from the game plan into the ring and man- her record to 31-5 in the process. under-50 kilograms weight category. One gets the feeling her story is bout victorious: “I’m going to win aged to subdue Fairtex in the early The 22-year-old Brazilian, who She relocated to Thailand, the only just beginning and there are this belt,” she had stated pre-fight. rounds before emerging victorious fights out of Phuket Fight Club in home of Muay Thai, in 2018 as many more evenings of triumph She carried her meticulous via the majority verdict, taking Chalong, was humble in victory by there were simply not enough op- yet to come.

Lionel’s messy bombshell There are all manner of FOOTBALL hurdles to be navigated; le- gal, monetary, image rights LIONEL MESSI SHOCK- and otherwise. But it seems ed the football world last clear that the six-time Bal- Tuesday (Aug 25) when he lon d’Or winner and club’s declared he wanted to leave Waving goodbye? Photo: AFP record scorer with 634 goals Barcelona. genuinely wants to leave for However, the situation intentions at the end of the a new challenge. is unlikely to be straight season. That original date Manchester City and forward and seems destined was June 10 but, with the Paris Saint-Germain lead to become entangled in a season being extended due the chase for his signature legal quagmire. to the coronavirus pandemic, although getting this inked Messi activated a release Messi argues this date became will prove problematic and, clause in his contract by invalid and he has acted in quite frankly, very messy. notifying the club of his accordance with the rules. Ben Tirebuck

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