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Friday, July 9 – Thursday, July 15, 2021 Since 2011 / Volume XI / No. 28 20 Baht ‘PHUKET SHOULD BE PROUD’, SAYS PM PRAYUT > PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 3 Airport taxis stand queued up ready to transport tourists First Sandbox to their hotels across the island. Photo: AoT Phuket tourists touch down in Phuket

LIFE PAGE 9 Sailing into clearer waters FAST START at Kata Rocks AIRPORT TAXI RIP-OFFS HIT RADAR JUST DAYS AFTER SANDBOX TOURISM OPENING

Eakkapop Thongtub Chief Mr Banyat, in a post online Mr Nattakorn’s post was also reduce the fare to B400 for [fares from [email protected] in Thai language only, last Sunday tagged in Thai with “#sameoldproblem the] airport to Patong. Why don’t they confirmed that the taxi fare of B900 and #classicproblem. think of the tough time?” he said. ourists finally returning to from Phuket International Airport “If you can [charge] do less, please “Some of the tourists were invited Phuket had been underway to a hotel in Patong was an old rate. do. To all operators in the tourism to come to promote Phuket tourism. If Tjust days since the Phuket His response came after a post industry. The first group of tourists they are not satisfied and post about SPORT PAGE 16 Sandbox reopening on July 1 when online about the taxi fare started is our leading actors and actresses their negative experience, what will airport taxi prices were already going viral, even among the Thai in our Phuket tourism advertisement we do? Will tourists want to come causing concern, with Phuket Land community. that they have to pay for us. If the taxi if they are taken advantage of like Bad blood at the Transport Office (PLTO) Chief Banyat Mr Banyat specifically responded fare is overpriced, who will help us? this?” he asked. ACG as cricket Kantha responding with a public to a Facebook post by Nattakorn #donotruinourreputationbysameold- “Tourists come to be- statement about how much taxis from Ruengroj, a registered tour guide problem,” he wrote. cause of our great hospitality, delicious tempers flare the airport should cost. who operates his own tour company Mr Nattakorn told The Phuket foods and beautiful nature which is On Monday (July 5), Phuket in Phuket, posing serious questions News last Sunday (July 4) that he different to their home countries,” Governor Narong Woonciew ordered about the fares being charged by taxi was shocked after seeing the post Mr Nattakorn said. relevant officials to investigate claims drivers in Phuket. by the foreigner about the taxi fares. “I want to remind operators to that airport taxis were already over- Mr Nattakorn shared posts online “I do not want to use the word think of Phuket as a priority. Do not charging foreign tourists and to take by foreigners trying to figure out ‘take advantage’, but the fare is take advantage of tourists in this appropriate action. what fares are being charged, and overpriced for this situation. When situation. You know well what you That order came after PLTO what fares are considered appropriate. the pandemic first came, they could are doing,” he concluded… CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] DSI Chief probes forest News felling > p4 Prayut: ‘Phuket should be proud’ The Phuket News together to create history in port this morning on the first [email protected] Thailand, to lead the nation flight to touch down under the through this crisis,” he added. scheme said the bureaucratic huket people “should be PM Prayut welcomed the procedures were not a serious proud of their mission smiles he saw. “Today I’m issue for them. Pfor the country”, Prime happy, seeing smiles on both One tourist, who identified Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sides of the road, there are himself as Reno, said, “If you said on July 1 at a meeting people waving their hands… take care of the Thai embassy held for him to be brought Everyone is happier even dur- plan, it’s not complicated. I up to speed on the COVID ing difficult times,” he said. did it in four days.” prevention measures in effect He called the Phuket Sand- Reno arrived in Phuket to ensure the Phuket Sandbox box project a “great challenge”. on the Etihad Airlines flight model is a success. “It will prepare to open that touched down in Phuket Speaking at the Royal in other island areas, which at about 11am. He began his Phuket City Hotel in Phuket is a great challenge. and is journey in Paris and arrived Town, PM Prayut noted the considered an urgent neces- in Phuket via Abu Dhabi. importance Phuket Sandbox Prime Minister Prayut sity to revive the economy, Reno explained he had has in reopening Thailand to Chan-o-cha at the launch of especially in Phuket, which come to stay in Phuket for receiving international visitors. the ’Hug Thais Hug Phuket’ has more than 90% of its two weeks, and after that He also said “he felt more campaign at Central Phuket economy dependent on the planned to travel elsewhere reassured” after listening to on July 1. Photo: PR Dept tourism sector, which is one in the country. clarifications from all sectors of the reasons for choosing “I have a house in Hua involved, including businesses will need to be taken to control cooperation in complying and procedures at Phuket Phuket as a pilot province,” Hin. After [Phuket], I will and members of the public. the disease again.” with the prescribed measures, International Airport and at he said. visit my house and after that “If this is successful, it can “This opening of the coun- this may cause some incon- the Phuket Check Point at Tha The Thai government has I will travel in your beautiful be expanded to other tourist try must be done carefully venience, but I would like to Chatchai. come under intense criticism country,” told The Phuket areas of the country according and we must accept the risks leave hope to the people of He also visited Sirinath Na- for its rollout of the Phuket News Thai-language sister to the steps,” he said. together. The government is Phuket. If Phuket Sandbox is tional Park, where he presided Sandbox scheme, with many newspaper Khao Phuket. PM Prayut noted that the always concerned, but has successful, it will be practiced over a turtle release, and he rules and requirements chang- “After that, maybe I go number of travel bookings to never left anyone behind,” in other areas. What do you marked the Phuket launch of ing up until as recently as late shopping in and Thailand is already on the rise. PM Prayut said. need help with?” he said. the ‘Hug Thais Hug Phuket’ Tuesday, when the conditions maybe later I will visit Chiang “The number of tourists “Phuket Sandbox is not PM Prayut concluded his tourism campaign at the Cen- of entry were finally pub- Mai,” he added. coming to Phuket is now only a matter for Phuket resi- speech by calling for a round tral Phuket shopping mall. lished in the Royal Gazette. English tourist Kiefer said increasing. Some flights are dents. It’s about the people of of applause “to support the The Prime Minister not- The conditions were publicly his flight was “very good”. from airlines that have never the whole country, so that the doctors, nurses and public ed that the ‘Hug Thais Hug announced only on Monday. However, he noted, “The traveled to Phuket before, but country can move forward in health personnel who are Phuket’ event was to pass on Also heavily criticised documents were hard to pre- at the same time some are accordance with the mission working hard”. encouragement and “embrace has been the late issuing of pare. It’s a lot of work, but from countries where there of re-opening the country in “And please give encour- the Thai people with love”. Certificates of Entry needed it’s okay.” have been recent outbreaks,” 120 days,” he added. agement to all Phuket people,” “When all Thai people by tourists wanting to enter Kiefer explained that he he said. “The people of Phuket he said. need encouragement to get Thailand through the Phuket was a regular visitor to Phuket However, he also recog- should be proud of their mis- During his visit to Phuket, through this challenge to- Sandbox scheme. on holiday over many years. nised, “If there is another sion for the nation, for your PM Prayut this morning in- gether,” he said. However, tourists arriving This time he planned to stay COVID-19 outbreak, measures country. Also, by asking for spected the checking processes “Today we are working at Phuket International Air- two months.

Airport ‘limousine’ taxi fares take centre stage as tourists return Continued from page 1 yet come to Thailand but was sched- tive [PBC] told us that the company Mr Banyat also did not comment The post Mr Nattakorn shared uled to arrive on July 14. The tourist will have a meeting on July 5 about on any of the other comments by was a screenshot of another post, has stayed at the hotel several times giving discounts for tourists under foreigners posted with the initial saying, “Quick Question. My before, Mr Banyat said. the Phuket Sandbox scheme,” he post about being charged B900. hotel wants to charge me 900 “The B900 fare is the old rate by added in his post last night. The comments confirmed that baht one way from the airport the hotel, but right now it is reduced The Phuket News interviewed foreigners were still being charged to Patong, to what I would call to B600-700. We have checked the Mr Banyat on Monday, but he would a variety of different fares, even for first side when you come down bill of taxi fare and found that the PLTO Chief Mr Banyat. only reiterate what was explained in journeys of the same distance. the hill into town, Holiday Inn hotel really charged about B600- his post, which went live online at “Didn’t seem to be any other taxis Express. I know in the past I 700,” he said. acceptable to the two parties, and 9:46pm last Sunday night through at the airport so book something,” have not paid that much to get Mr Banyat noted in his response, by negotiation between the drivers the Phuket office of the Public Rela- one foreigner wrote. to Patong, same hotel, and I see “However, there is no law setting and their passengers. tions Department. “I booked through a travel agency some people paying 700 through for taxi rate fares, we asked taxi “A driver of the Phuket Mai “Nowadays, the taxis with green and they charged me 900 Baht,” their hotel. drivers of the two companies at Khao Sakhu Co Ltd [identified by license plates which operate out of said another. “Wondering if we can just the airport.” the initials ‘P.M.K. on the sides the airport areas can be called for “I just paid 1,000 one way,” get the SHA+ ride at the airport The explanation is intended to of their vehicles] about the fare service by the ‘Hello Phuket’ app. another foreigner confirmed, while and has anyone done that and mean that there are no laws regulat- and were told that before this they A total 675 taxi drivers have regis- “1,200 baht” is all one person posted. knows the prices from the airport ing the fares charged by taxi driv- charged B800, but from the middle tered and joined the app. The fare Another foreigner confirmed, independent of the hotel?” the ers operating out of Phuket airport of last year they have given 20% off is set according to the taxi meter “THB 800 to patong Palmyra resort”. post asked. under a concession with Airports discount, or charged about B640 for rate as announced by the Ministry One foreigner reported, “Mine Mr Banyat explained that of Thailand. The fares charged are [trips from] the airport to Patong,” of Transport,” he said. 1350 baht to Kata Noi beach one PLTO officers had checked the set by negotiation, both between he said. The Phuket News notes that the way from the airport” while another post and found that the foreigner the taxi drivers and AoT in setting “A driver of the Phuket Limou- ’Hello Phuket’ app refers to only confirmed, “In normal situation 600 who made the first post had not a general schedule of fares deemed sine and Business Services Coopera- one transport company in Phuket. baht to Kata”.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 3 Sandbox tourists finally arrive The Phuket News applause from the executive Zurich will operate once a [email protected] committee of Thai Airways week every Saturday. International (THAI) and the Additionally, the national he first tourists to ar- Tourism Authority of Thailand airline will look to add further rive in Thailand under (TAT), together with repre- international flights to the Tthe Phuket Sandbox sentatives from the media. schedule in the winter period scheme were 25 passengers The welcome committee of this year, Mr Non stated. arriving on Etihad Airways included Non Klinta, Chief Following the Copenhagen Flight EY430 from Abu Dhabi, Commercial Officer Thai Air- flight, flight TG923 from which touched down at Phuket ways International, Siripakorn Frankfurt arrived at 6:52am International Airport just Chiawsamut, Deputy Governor and flight TG933 from Paris before 11am on July 1. of the Tourism Authority of arrived at 8:33am last Satur- The passengers were wel- Thailand for Europe, Africa, day. Last Sunday, flight TG917 comed to Phuket then escorted Middle East and America mar- from London touched down through the procedures at the kets, Kanyarat Suthipatanakit, at about 6:10am, closely fol- airport to ensure they are fully Deputy Director of Phuket Air- lowed by flight TG973 from vaccinated and comply with port Business Support Division Zurich at 7:45am. all the requirements for being and representatives of Phuket THAI confirmed that the permitted to enter Thailand The first tourists to arrive under the Phuket Sandbox scheme touched down at Phuket Airport Customs House. total number of passengers through the Sandbox policy. International Airport on July 1. Photo: PR Dept Mr Non said the arrival of travelling across all five flights The passengers had their foreign travellers from Europe amounted to about 300 people. body temperatures checked After more than a year of health officials, arrived in Gen Prayut then inspected who have received the full According to Phuket of- and then had their documents cleaning without customers, Phuket at 9:45am to meet of- the screening station at the dose of COVID-19 vaccina- ficials on Tuesday (July 6), checked to confirm that they the international arrivals hall ficials and health volunteers airport before going to Royal tion was a very important a total of 1,896 people had had been vaccinated, had the started to come back to life. there but he did not meet the Phuket City Hotel in Phuket moment and a positive step in entered Phuket under the US$100,000 health insurance Shops selling goods and sou- tourists. Town to chair a follow-up response to the government’s Sandbox scheme from July 1-5, coverage and had booked to venirs were open once again “I’m very glad to meet meeting on the Phuket Sand- policy to stimulate and drive with not one case of COVID stay at least 14 nights at SHA+ The other three interna- you today. It’s a day we’ve box scheme (see facing page). the economy under the Phuket infection found. approved venues, among other tional flights to land in Phuket been waiting for. As today is The Sandbox direct flights Sandbox model. A total of 116,842 room requirements. on July 1 were from Qatar the starting day, everybody continued with the first direct He added that THAI has nights had been booked for Once cleared by officials with 136 passengers landing should support it. Everything flight from Europe since the five scheduled flights from the three months July through checking their Sandbox cre- at 12:43pm, from Israel with depends on everyone. Many launch of the Phuket Sandbox Europe per week arriving in September, the report added. dentials, the tourists were then 137 passengers at 1:52pm thanks for all officials for initiative touching down on the Phuket throughout the July The Ministry of Foriegn escorted to clear Immigration and from with 51 their hard work and sacrifice. island last Saturday (July 3). to September period – flights Affairs also on Tuesday re- and Customs procedures be- passengers at 4:14pm. Thank you all, doctors, nurses THAI Airways flight num- from Copenhagen, Frankfurt ported that 13,000 people fore being taken to have swab Prime Minister Prayut and health volunteers. You get ber TG 953 from Copenhagen and Paris are scheduled to had applied for Certificates test samples taken to be tested Chan-o-cha, together with what you do,” Gen Prayut told landed at 6:28am to be greeted fly once a week every Friday of Entry since July 1, with for COVID-19. Cabinet ministers and senior the officials waiting. by a water tunnel and warm and flights from London and 4,068 approved so far.

First family to arrive under Sandbox scheme ‘privileged’ to be in Phuket THE FIRST FAMILY TO ARRIVE IN Phuket under the Sandbox scheme said they felt “very privileged and lucky to be here,” in an interview conducted by the Phuket Info Center on July 3. The Sellers family, who live in Abu Dhabi, arrived on the island at 10:20am on flight EY430 from Abu Dhabi on Thursday (July 1). Of the 44 passengers onboard, 23 Darren and Supattra Sellers and their disembarked in Phuket while the rest went family. Photo: Phuket Info Center on to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. screenshot Darren Lee Sellers was joined by his wife Supattra and their young son and “Additionally we received help from daughter and are staying at the Angsana the resort and the embassy which made the Laguna Phuket resort in Cherng Talay. It whole process really very easy.” was not stated how long they will be stay- When asked why the family chose to stay ing in Phuket. at Angsana Laguna Phuket both children When asked how they felt being the first were quick to respond with “because of family to arrive under the Phuket Sandbox kids stuff and the many activities!” program, Darren replied: “We feel very Darren added that the family researched privileged to be the first family to arrive and Angsana seemed the perfect fit. It offers and feel lucky to be here. a range of activities to keep the children “We are very happy to be back in Phuket entertained through the kids club, there again after two years of being unable to are golf facilities available, something that travel and we are really looking forward appealed to golf fan Darren, there is the to the various facilities that Phuket has Laguna, amazing mountain views and the to offer.” beautiful beaches. Darren added that the family decided to “Also the local food is amazing,” added choose Phuket primarily due to the Sandbox Supattra. scheme that was implemented to welcome “We received a very warm welcome and back foreign tourists to the island. the Thai hospitality has been phenomenal,” “There are processes that you have to go Darren said. through to get here but once you understand “We feel very happy and lucky to be what is required and you can prepare well it able to be here,” he concluded. is very easy and straight forward,” he said. The Phuket News thephuketnews @thephuketnews 4 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021

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CHRIS HUSTED Executive Editor 084 307 7408 [email protected] DSI chief probes Kathu forest clearing The Phuket News in the area,” Lt Col Korawat said. [email protected] “Because it is a national forest area BEN TIREBUCK that is completely forested, there are News / Sport Editor 061 806 8132 [email protected] epartment of Special Investi- many large natural trees and it is the gation (DSI) Director-General upstream forest of Bang Wad Reservoir, DPol Lt Col Korawat Panpra- which is an important source used pakorn was in Phuket in person last in the production of water supply in week to inspect the site of national Phuket,” he added. CHUTHARAT ‘UM’ PLERIN forest encroachment in the hills above “It is a criminal case that may have Thai Editor 088 766 1615 the Bang Wad reservoir that local of- severe consequences to the peace and [email protected] ficials have been confirmed as involved good morals of the people’s national in allowing. security which is characterized as a Lt Col Korawat inspected the site, criminal case under Section 21 of the covering more than 108 rai, on June 29 Special Investigation Act B.E. 2547

KIATTIKUL ‘JOM’ to see firsthand where the trees have DSI Chief Lt Col Korawat was in Phuket to inspect the and its amendments,” he noted. CHUMANEE damage done by the encroachment. Photo: PR Phuket Translator been cut down to make way for planta- Lt Col Korawat noted that the en- 082 729 0270 [email protected] tions and a dirt road carved through the croachment is an offense under several protected forest area, which serves as usually meaning an ‘influential per- of the Forest Resources Management nature protection laws, including the a watershed for Phuket’s main water- son’] who is an official is involved in Region 12 Office in Krabi, along with Forest Act and the Land Code. supply reservoir at Bang Wad in Kathu. the encroachment. Right now, they are Phuket forestry officials, Phuket police The investigation has been desig- The DSI was asked to investigate examining relevant officials and their officers and officials from the Phuket nated special case number 37/2564, JASON BEAVAN General Manager the encroachment as a special case actions,” said Suphachai Suksai, chief branch of the Internal Security Opera- he added. 086 479 7471 [email protected] after officers from the Royal Forest of the Encroachment Prevention and tions Command (Isoc). DSI officers joining Lt Col Korawat Department in January confirmed that Suppression Region 4 office under the Isoc, of which there is a provincial gathered case files from local officials local Phuket officials were involved Royal Forest Department, in January. branch in every province in the coun- and police, he noted. in allowing a private individual to The investigation gained momen- try, serves as the political arm of the Lt Col Korawat also confirmed encroach on the protected forest land. tum after a formal complaint was Thai military. that he had assigned no less than DSI SIRIPORN (NOK) SEANGMAS “From our investigation, my fellow filed with the Kathu Police and Mr “It’s a huge invasion area which Deputy Director-General Pol Lt Col Sales Support 086 479 7470 officials have reported that they are Supachai’s team of investigators was severely affects the condition of the Suphat Thammatanarak to oversee the [email protected] quite sure that some ‘big man’ [sic, joined by Boonlarp Suksai, Director forest and important natural resources investigation into the encroachment.

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The Phuket News @thephuketnews Drunken police officer denies Bangla shooting charges PORNTHEP CHANNARONG, the court he would fight the case. He After months in recovery, Mr the corporal with the Phuket Pro- explained that he had never had an Aroon was only recently discharged vincial Police who was drunk argument with Mr Aroon and did not from Vachira Hospital to return to off-duty when he shot 25-year-old have any intention to kill him,” he said. stay with his family at their rented noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab “He explained that he shot Mr house in Patong. in the stomach on Bangla Rd in Aroon as he was trying to stop for- “While the criminal case contin- Patong in February, has entered eigners from arguing. He said he ues, in terms of a civil case, I have a plea of not guilty and will fight fired the gun into the air three times. asked for B15 million. in compensation the charges against him in court. “He said that naturally people for his paralysis, to cover the cost for Medical workers make a house Mr Aroon was shot in the stom- call to provide Mr Aroon a COVID would run away when they hear living in the future, and the cost of ach by Pornthep just before 6am vaccination injection at his modest the sound of gunfire, but Mr Aroon losing opportunity and income,” Mr on Feb 23 while he was walking rented home in Patong on June 28. walked close to the area, which is not Kerdphol said. along Bangla Rd after collecting Photo: PR Patong practical. Then he shot him because “I do not know whether the police a noodle bowl from a customer. he thought Aroon was a bad man,” can pay that big amount,” he added. In less than 24 hours Pornthep legal assistance to Mr Aroon and his Mr Kerdphol said. “However, it is his right to fight was quickly stripped of his rank wife, Kulthida Chananan. “As he has denied the charges the case. From the CCTV footage, I and discharged from the Royal Thai “During the first time he was be- against and wants the fight the case, we would like him to repeatedly think Police, and now faces charges of ing questioned, on May 19, he entered need to restart the court process. We of the quote by Mr Chuwit Kamol- attempted murder, carring a firearm a plea of guilty to all charges,” Mr need to try our best to collect evidence visit, ‘Su tid nae, Pae tid nan’,” Mr in a public area without necessary Kerdphol explained to The Phuket and present it to the court,” he added. Kerdphol noted. reason, and firing a weapon in a News on June 29. “The court will hear witness The quote translates to mean, “If public area. “At that time he did not have a testimonies and examine evidence you fight the case, you will surely be A CCTV video showing Porn- lawyer, so the court appointed him again on August 23,” he said. imprisoned. If you lose the fight, you thep shooting Mr Aroon and then a lawyer because the penalty of the Asked about Mr Aroon’s condition, will be imprisoned for a long time”. taunting him, including playfully charges is high,” he added. Mr Kedphol noted, “He has already Of note, Mr Kerdphol on Monday kicking Mr Aroon on the backside “The lawyer may have told him been discharged from hospital, and posted a notice of gratitude to fel- while Mr Aroon lay writhing on to confess and enter a plea of guilty his wife is taking close care of him.” low lawyer Phakin Jantira, based in the ground in agony pleading for for whatever reason I do not know,” Mr Aroon was left paralysed by Phuket Town, who has been assisting mercy, sparked outrage among the he said. the bullet, which entered through the Mr Kerdphol and Mr Aroon’s family. local community. “Then yesterday [June 28], the stomach and became lodged in his “Thank you to my handsome However, Pornthep has now court had heard witness testimonies spine. After Mr Aroon woke from brother, Attorney Phakin Phkin Jantira entered a plea of not guilty to the and examined the defendant’s confes- a coma, doctors at Vachira Phuket of Phuket Town. who come together charges against him, explained sion, and he had a new lawyer,” Mr Hospital managed to safely remove to make merit to help those who have Kerdphol Kaewkerd, a Bangkok- Kerdphol explained. the bullet, but were unable to help been bullied,” he wrote. based lawyer who is providing free “He refused all charges and told Mr Aroon recover the use of his legs. The Phuket News

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 5 Festival welcomes Dog shelter volunteers Sandbox tourists THE PHUKET PROVIN- fight for urgent help cial Government and the Tour- ism Authority of Thailand The Phuket News [email protected] (TAT) will together hold a month-long festival in Patong olunteers at the and Phuket Town under the Phuket Stray Dog banner “Colourful Phuket” The month-long festival VShelter have filed an to welcome tourists to Phuket began with fireworks and official complaint to Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox fire shows (see p13 for photo Governor Narong Woonciew scheme. special). Photo: PR Patong after claiming their requests The grand opening of the for help from the Phuket festival was held on Patong control measures strictly en- Provincial Livestock Office Beach last Saturday (July 3), forced by staff of the Patong (PPLO) have been constantly with another major event held Municipality’s Department of ignored. in the Phuket Old Town area Public Health and Environ- The formal complaint, last Sunday. ment, noted a municipality received in person by Phuket At the popular Patong release. Vice Governor Vikrom Jak- Beach there were local food Last Sunday (July 4), thee last Friday (July 2), stalls open from 3pm, as well from 7:30pm to 8pm, there claimed that the PPLO had as fireworks and fire shows was a light and sound show informed the volunteers that from 7:30pm to 8pm. (promoted as a “projection any requests or complaints The Patong event kicked mapping show”) at the “Per- were being handled by the off with a formal opening anakannitat” Museum Phuket Phuket Provincial Adminis- ceremony opposite the Double- in Phuket Town. trative Organisation (PPAO). Tree by Hilton Phuket Banthai After the grand opening, After hearing nothing Resort at 6:30pm led by Patong all throughout this week, from the PPAO for six months, Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri, from July 3-9, colourful art the volunteers approached joined by Rewat Areerob, installations were on display the organisation again for Phuket Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee accepts the formal complaint from volunteers President of Phuket Provincial in the Phuket Old Town area an update only to be told it at the Phuket Dog Shelter last Friday (July 2). Photo: PR Dept Administrative Organisation and Patong Beach along with was not their responsibility (PPAO, or OrBorJor) and his local food trucks and mini and it would be handled by “The livestock officers “We regularly clean all care for the dogs. team along with Nantasiri concerts. the PPLO after all. must know full well that areas for the dogs, shower “Ultimately, the PPLO has Ronnasiri, Director of the Further art works and mar- The volunteers returned there are only six staff at the and clean them and separate ignored our complaint. They TAT Phuket office. kets will be set up through to the PPLO for clarification shelter who are responsible for any sick dogs from the oth- may think that the dogs are The Patong event was the month of July at different and answers only to be told taking care of almost 1,000 ers. We have also managed to not important. We really hope branded “‘Welcome Back locations across the island, as nothing had been done due dogs and who operate on an successfully find people who that the Phuket Governor will Phuket Vibes’ welcomes the follows: to the COVID-19 pandemic insufficient budget,” it added. are willing to adopt a dog. not ignore us like the other Phuket Sandbox’” and in ad- July 10-16: Surf and Sea- situation. Having lodged an “You must know that the As the shelter did not have offices have done and instead dition to the fireworks and fire sport activities with colour- official complaint with the dogs in the shelter do not have sufficient budget, we have do something to help the situ- shows featured live music, ful photogenic displays at PPLO two months ago, the freedom and have to fight for found ways of generating ation,” the letter concluded. photo opportunity stands and Kata Beach. Sunset yoga at volunteers still have yet to food in order to survive. We some funds to help. V/Gov Vikrom informed displays as well a contempo- Promthep Cape. hear back from them in reply. volunteers have helped by “We have never posted the volunteers who lodged rary art exhibition made from July: 17-23: Digital Art “If they [PPLO] claim working in the shelter for any images or information the complaint that he will recycled waste. installations and Street Music the lack of action is due to the last five years when there that may damage the image investigate the case further The atmosphere at the at Patong Beach. the pandemic then it is clear were only originally around or reputation of the PPLO. by questioning the relevant event finally saw some life July 24-31: Projection Map- the dogs have been suffering 300 dogs. Today there are We have always respected officers and will then inform breathed into Patong Beach ping Art and Street Music in for a long time,” the formal around 1,000 dogs and urgent the organisation and they are the group of the outcome in after dark, but was held in the Phuket Old Town area. complaint stated. help is needed. fully aware of how much we due course. full compliance of COVID-19 The Phuket News

Phuket health chief moves to dampen Starbucks COVID fears PHUKET PROVINCIAL The explanation came times and dates were requested or which high-risk area the investigation was conducted and are now in quarantine at Public Health Office (PPHO) after the Phuket Provincial to present themselves for relative was arriving from. very fast and effectively,” an LQ venue,” he added. Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon Information Center posted testing: June 25 (12:30pm “After the PPHO an- he said. “The Starbucks stores have has gone public to confirm that an alert last Saturday (July to 1:50pm); June 27 (9am to nounced the alert, we received “A total of 24 people, com- been cleansed and are open as only one person confirmed as 3) and asked Starbucks cus- midday); June 28 (10am to a lot of calls from customers prising shop staff and custom- normal,” he said. infected with COVID-19 has tomers who visited stores at 7pm); June 29, (10am to 1pm). of the shop, so the disease ers, are considered high-risk The Phuket News been traced to have visited a Central Phuket shopping mall Additionally, customers of Starbucks café, but he also to be tested for COVID-19 at the Starbucks cafe situated on confirmed that 24 people were a hospital near their home. the first floor of the Festival being treated as “high-risk” Those who visited Star- building at Central Phuket contacts and were now under bucks located on floor G of the on June 27 between 1pm to observation at a LQ (local Floresta building at Central 1:45pm were asked to pre- quarantine) venue. Phuket during the following sent themselves to a hospital for testing. “The local resident was found to be infected on July 2 and had already received one injection of vaccine. The person went to the coffee shops on June 25, 27, 28 and 29. The person also had a rela- tive coming from a high-risk area,” Dr Kusak said late last Sunday night (July 4). Dr Kusak gave no details The Starbucks cafes at Central Phuket shopping mall about which vaccine the per- have been cleansed and reopened. Photo: Central Phuket son had been administered,

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Chutharat Plerin today I am satisfied to help others.” [email protected] Elsewhere, a masseuse who works for a massage shop in front s the first day of the Phuket of Patong beach, who wished to Sandbox passed with much remain anonymous, explained that Afanfare on July 1, Patong her income that used to total several remained in the dark and shrouded thousand baht a day has now become in uncertainty with its workers zero. She added that she has been continuing to struggle through lack forced to spend her savings and sell of income. her jewellery in order to cover her Prime Minister Prayut Chan- living costs and survive. o-cha visited Phuket in person on “I have not provided a massage July 1 to welcome foreign tourists to anyone for over three weeks,” and left claiming the island should she said. be “proud of their mission for the “There simply are no custom- country.” ers. Before the pandemic and the “Phuket Sandbox is not only a restrictions I had customers from matter for Phuket residents. It’s about all over the world and would receive the people of the whole country, so around B500 per massage plus tips. that the country can move forward “I have had to sell all of my in accordance with the mission gold jewellery and accessories in of re-opening the country in 120 A bar remains closed, order to cover basic living costs,” days,” he said. for lease, on Bangla Rd. she added. However, business owners and Photo: Chutharat Plerin “When the local administrative workers in Patong remain cautious organisation opens for registration and worried, largely due to the fact This was not welcome news for house in Patong, but she has been letting her stay in staff accommo- to receive survival bags, I am one that most entertainment venues must the many workers in the nightlife unemployed and has not received dation and providing food. Sao is of the people who will not miss the continue to remain closed. hub of Patong who have struggled any income for over a year. sharing her accommodation with a chance. If anyone donates food, I Phuket Provincial Public Rela- with a lack of income as a result “I have not worked full-time for co-worker and giving some of her am always in the line to get some tions Chief Bussaya Chaipeum told of the enforced closures for well a year. Now I am doing freelance savings to her. because it is a key way to survive. The Phuket News Thai-language over a year. cleaning work. I accept all offers for “If I can help other people, I “I really hope that the sandbox sister newspaper Khao Phuket that A woman who wanted to be work, but there are not many offers always do,” Sao said. “I cannot will bring tourists to Phuket so that pubs and bars in all areas of Phuket named only as “Sao” told Khao at the moment,” Sao said. stand to see anyone become home- we can start to earn some income must remain closed until further Phuket that she used to work as She explained that her former less. When I have problems, they again, even if it is only one or two provincial orders are issued. a housekeeper in a small guest employer has still helped her by may come and help me. However, people per day,” the lady concluded.

Deputy Health Minister hits markets Thaivisa rebrands, expands DEPUTY PUBLIC HEALTH low such measures to build Minister Satit Pitutecha was confidence among tourists.” in Phuket last Sunday (July Mr Satit pointed out Prime expat forums beyond Thailand 4) to officially reopen the Minister Prayut Chan-ocha’s THAIVISA.COM HAS once-popular Lard Yai Sun- comments during his visit rebranded to ASEANNOW. day Walking Street market in to Phuket on July 1, and the com as they expand into nine Phuket Town. importance of the Phuket other ASEAN countries and Mr Satit explained that his Sandbox reopening. duplicate their successful visit to Phuket was to “open a Shoppers are back at the “Phuket Province is ready Thailand model, the popular safe, confident country with- Lard Yai Sunday Walking both physically and in terms forum announced in a press out COVID-19” by applying Street market in Phuket of strategic tourism in that we release on July 2. a three-point plan: through Town. Photo: PR Phuket must be an example for other “This will provide expats The new ASEAN “standardization”, “building provinces in the future. We and interested international NOW website. safety” and “building confi- street food have to strictly will move forward together,” visitors a place to discuss and Image: Screenshot dence”. control the entrance and exits Mr Satit said. discover many aspects about He also said he would like and make sure people clear “If there is a stumbling each individual country. At NOW will cover a number and insight for those need- to see Phuket reopen and not screening points. They also block, it will be a problem for one point it appeared social of important areas, initially ing ideas and support,” said stumble under the Phuket must provide hand-washing the province. Therefore, we media would take away much focusing on local news, covid the release. Sandbox scheme, “to reopen facilities with soap and water must work together. COVID-19 of the relevance of forums, updates, visa/immigration “ASEAN NOW wel- sustainable growth in tourism or alcohol gel, wear a cloth is a matter for everyone,” he yet over the last couple of latest and golf within each comes new users who have in tandem with controlling mask or a hygienic mask cor- added. years Thaivisa.com has seen country forum section.” said an interest in one or more any outbreaks of COVID-19 rectly at all times, and keep During his visit, Mr Satit greater interest and growth in an ASEAN NOW spokesper- of the countries across the infections”. a distance between people to did not recognise that the main their forum,” the release said. son, the release explained. region to join up now and While also visiting the reduce congestion, maintain municipality market in Phuket “Unlike social media, ASEAN NOW has part- get involved in the forum. Wat Thep Market in Phuket strict personal hygiene and Town was shut down for a such as Facebook, a forum nered with a number of Please do share your insight Town, Mr Satit explained clean common touch points week last month while local offers a wide range of mate- regional news providers by and learnings from a par- that “standardization” meant frequently.” health officials investigated a rial easily searchable by its country and has expanded ticular country for others developing and upgrading the Regarding “building con- cluster outbreak of the virus. members ‒ from schooling, its content team across the to learn from. standards of markets through fidence”, Mr Statit noted, Dr Danai Teewanda, Dep- motors, visas to immigration ASEAN. “For the thousands of a “flea market, worth buying” “Overall, 70% of market op- uty Director-General of the matters,” it added. “Whatever your question loyal users of Thaivisa.com, campaign, and through street erators and vendors and street Department of Health, who “Over the last decade to any one of the ten ASEAN please be reassured that food, in terms of keeping the food vendors must be vac- joined Mr Sattit during his ASEAN countries have ex- countries it is our aim to be there will be no change to environment inside the mar- cinated and the market must visit, said that self-assessment perienced growth in expats the platform to provide the the service you have enjoyed kets clean, making sure foods assess itself through Thai Stop reported through the Thai Stop and visitor numbers, so it answers. ASEAN NOW is for many years ‒ all that sold are safe and hygienic, and COVID+ measures, which COVID+ initiative showed that was a logical decision to a meeting place for experi- will change is the name,” building confidence among have been clearly posted. Phuket business operators re- offer this valuable service to enced expats and travellers the release concluded. people to shop at markets. We ask for cooperation from ported a high level of compli- these destinations. ASEAN to share their knowledge The Phuket News Regarding “building safe- market operators and street ance with COVID-protection ty”, he said, “Markets and food vendors to strictly fol- measures. The Phuket News

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 THAILAND NEWS 7 PM self-isolates after ‘Memo’ leak prompts Phuket Sandbox visit PRIME MINISTER PRA- yut Chan-o-cha is working new Sinovac concerns in isolation after a visit- Bangkok Post aged three and older by the ing delegate who joined year’s end to boost efforts to the festivities to mark the he medical society is achieve herd immunity against grand opening of the Phuket calling on the govern- COVID-19. Sandbox scheme on July Tment to give mRNA “If we are to achieve herd 1 confirmed that he tested vaccines as a booster shot to immunity, the vaccination positive for COVID-19 after frontline medical workers, must include children. The returning to his home prov- after a leaked official document rollout should start by year’s ince of Surin. Veerasak Phitsanuwong appeared to oppose third shots end at the latest,” Dr Yong, Veerasak Pisanauwong, (left) poses for a selfie with for health personnel due to head of Clinical Virology at President of the Surin Cham- PM Prayut in Phuket on fears it might stoke fears that Chulalongkorn University, ber of Commerce, posted July 1. Photo: Veerasak the Sinovac vaccine does not The Sinovac vaccine should be sanctioned for use in said last Thursday (July 1), on his Facebook page last Phitsanuwong / Facebook provide effective protection. children aged three and older by the year’s end, claims a adding that Sinovac was the Monday (July 5) that doctors The apparent memo was leading Thai virologist. Photo: AFP best option as the side effects had confirmed that had tested to alleviate the concerns of taken from a June 30 meeting were less severe. positive for COVID-19. the parties and individuals between an academic commit- 1.5mn doses, which will include on social media. Despite children mostly Mr Veerasak did not re- involved,” Mr Anucha said. tee on communicable disease Bangkok and the surrounding Public Health Minister developing mild symptoms, port experiencing any signs The Phuket Provincial control, a sub-committee on provinces. Anutin Charnvirakul played they can spread the virus to of infection, but added that Public Health Office (PPHO) immunisation and a working However, one comment down the issue last Monday older people who are at risk he was now under medical has reported that they have academic panel on vaccine recorded in the meeting’s (July 5), saying it was only of more severe illnesses, he observation in hospital as contacted Mr Veerasak to ask management in which the notes sparked an outcry, as one opinion and not govern- said. Dr Yong said children per instructions by Surin for details in order to draft a distribution of the Pfizer vac- an attendee opposed the use ment policy. will receive “safe” COVID-19 health officials. timeline of his movements cine was discussed. of Pfizer vaccine as the third “It will be considered by the vaccines and assured they will Government spokesman in travelling to Phuket and It is expected that about dose for medical personnel who communicable disease control be able to return to school soon. Anucha Burapachaisri an- where he went during his 1.5 million doses of Pfizer have already been vaccinated committee and the vaccination COVID-19 vaccination nounced on Monday that visit to the island. will arrive this month followed with Sinovac. committee. We don’t know how drives for children are being PM Prayut is now working Mr Veerasak reportedly by 20mn more in the fourth “In the present situation, if the debate will go,” he said. launched around the world. without any visitors “in the left Phuket on Saturday even- quarter. the vaccine is given to the third The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine case someone is infected ing (July 3), two days after According to the leaked group, it is an admission that SI NOVAC FOR was authorised by US Food with COVID-19.” meeting the prime minister. document, people aged 12- Sinovac can’t give protection CHILDREN and Drug Administration for “The Prime Minister The PPHO said health 18; the elderly, people with and it will make it harder to The leaked memo came a few use on children aged 12 and will therefore use this time officers were drafting a list chronic diseases and pregnant find an excuse,” according to days after leading virologist older, while Chinese authori- to perform his duties by of high-risk contacts and women; and frontline medical the document. Yong Poovorawan claimed ties have also approved the monitoring and administrat- investigating the infection workers in outbreak areas have #GivePfizertomedical- the Sinovac vaccine should be Sinovac vaccine for children ing [with people] who will as is standard procedure. been prioritised for the initial workers was soon trending sanctioned for use in children as young as three. remain in their own areas Bangkok Post

One killed in Samut Prakan factory inferno, 60 injured A MASSIVE BLAZE AT A FACTORY producing plastic foam and pellets in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district last Monday (July 5) left one rescue worker dead and at least 60 people injured, authorities have confirmed. The victim was identified as Kornsith Laophan, 18, who was killed as he and other volunteers were fleeing from a burn- ing chemical storage site. He stumbled and A helicopter battles the blaze at the was consumed by the fire, authorities said. site of the explosion. Photo: Wichan The effort to extinguish the chemical Charoenkiatpakul fire at the Ming Dih Chemical Co factory complex sent thick black smoke into the sky was lucky to be awakened by the blast. above Bang Phli district which was visible “I ran out of my home when I heard from many parts of the capital. the loud explosion. Shortly after that, I Helicopters, including several owned by saw the ceiling on the second floor of my the army, were called in to help firefighters house collapse,” Ms Piraya said. spray fire retardant foam over the burning Homes within a five-kilometre radius complex with the aim of keeping the ad- of the factory were evacuated amid fears of vancing flames away from other chemical further explosions, as it was said that about storage sites in the complex, which could 50 tonnes of chemicals were stored on the trigger further explosions. premises. An area of particular concern for The black fumes generated by the firefighters was a nearby site which held burning chemicals prompted authorities 20,000 litres of chemicals alone. to warn local residents about the dangers About 160 local residents immediately of toxic smoke inhalation. lodged complaints with the police against The initial explosion, which could be felt the factory’s owner and called for com- as far as nine kilometres away, damaged 15 pensation. cars and 73 houses in the neighbourhoods The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation around the factory. Department said the inferno began with an Piraya Kaewchang, a local resident explosion about 3:10am on Monday, but it whose house is located just 400 metres has not yet determined what caused the away from the burning factory, said she blast. Bangkok Post

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PHUKET VIBES Patong Beach came alive last Saturday (July 3) as Patong Municipality hosted its ‘Welcome Back Phuket Vibes’ festival, marking the start of the month-long ‘Colourful Phuket’ festival to be held across Phuket over the coming weeks to welcome Sandbox tourists to the island.

@thephuketnews 14 SPORT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Olympics opening to allow VIPs but no fans Imperious Verstappen OLYMPICS lays down the gauntlet FANS ARE LIKELY TO age and turbocharger ill at be banned from the Tokyo FORMULA ONE ease at the 700-metre altitude.

2020 opening ceremony over Michael Lamonato Down by 0.25 seconds per lap, virus fears, but a reduced [email protected] neither Hamilton nor teammate number of VIPs and Olympic Valtteri Bottas stood a chance. officials will be able to attend, an anyone stop Max For Hamilton it’s been ’s Asahi Shimbun news- Tokyo’s Olympic stadium. Verstappen from particularly painful. He started paper reported last Monday Photo: AFP Cmarching to a maid- the double-header 12 points (July 5). en title? Defending cham- down on Verstappen after a International Olympic “They’d like the number of pion Lewis Hamilton has his close-fought loss in France; Committee (IOC) representa- people attending to be reduced doubts. today his deficit has almost tives, foreign dignitaries, to the hundreds.” The term grand “chelem” tripled to 32 points, more than sponsors and others connected Games organisers last is elusive in the Formula 1 his- a clear race win. to the Games will be allowed month set a limit of 10,000 tory books, but it’s a statistic With nine races down in into the National Stadium to domestic fans, or half of each that underscores dominance a 20-plus race schedule, the watch the July 23 ceremony. venue’s capacity. Overseas like few others. Briton still has time. But to But under plans currently fans have already been barred. Pole, victory, every lap led Max Verstappen celebrates his victory at last put the gap into context, he being discussed, fans would But a rise in infections and fastest lap of the race – Sunday’s (July 4) Austrian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP would have to beat Verstap- be locked out as organisers has forced a rethink, with only 25 drivers in F1 history pen to victory four races in a rethink attendance limits as Games president Seiko Hashi- have ever turned in a grand Honda is now so confident in “Pretty insane,” he said out row just to get back into the concerns grow over rising moto warning last week that a prix weekend clean and com- its power unit that is saves its of the car. “I’m a bit amazed ballpark without some serious virus cases in Tokyo. closed-door Olympics remains prehensive enough to claim a juiciest power modes for later myself how today went. I bad luck on the Dutchman’s The report, which cited an option. motorsport grand slam. in the weekend. didn’t expect it to be like this.” part. several unnamed government The government is this Max Verstappen took his He topped every segment It was dominance of a kind And form is seemingly sources, said organisers are week expected to extend anti- first at the Austrian Grand Prix in qualifying, extending his F1 has grown accustomed to against him. While the Aus- working to whittle down the virus measures in Tokyo and in an utterly imperious per- advantage over Lewis Ham- over recent years. Hamilton- trian circuit may have exagger- expected 10,000 “Olympic elsewhere, with a decision on formance. From the moment ilton week to week in the pole esque, even. ated the differences between family” members to a level Olympic fans to follow. his Red Bull Racing machine shootout. Except Hamilton, a six- the cars, Red Bull Racing the Japanese public would Japan’s coronavirus out- rolled out of its garage for the And he cleared off at the time grand slam getter, was brought significant upgrades find acceptable. break has not been as severe second race in a row at the Red front so quickly he had time relegated to fourth in another to both rounds. “Some people in govern- as in some countries, with Bull Ring it looked destined to make an extra pit stop just difficult weekend for Mer- Mercedes has just one last ment are concerned that the around 14,800 deaths, but to dominate. for safety before belting in a cedes. update, due at the next round. public won’t accept them be- experts say another wave could Verstappen topped two of best lap more than 1.5 seconds The Mercedes car has In other words, what we see ing given special treatment,” stretch medical services as the three practice sessions, missing quicker than anyone else man- struggled at both rounds in from here on in is all we’re it said. Olympics begin. AFP the full sweep only because aged all afternoon. Austria, its aerodynamic pack- getting.

Seven Thai shuttlers secure Games spots

SEVEN THAI SHUTTLERS WILL compete in four events at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, according to the entry lists published by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) last Monday (July 5). Mixed doubles duo Sapsiree The Thai shuttlers who have qualified Taerattanachai (left) and Dechapol for the Games based on their Race to To- Puavaranukroh are seen as Thailand’s kyo rankings are and best bet in badminton at Tokyo 2020. in the women’s Photo: Bangkok Post singles, in the men’s singles, Okuhara and . and in the mixed It will be Ratchanok’s third Olympic doubles, and and appearance, having reached the quarter- in the women’s doubles. finals at London 2012 and last-16 round Each country can have a maximum two at Rio 2016. players or pairs in one event. “Next station Olympic Games,” the Dechapol and Sapsiree, who are third in 2013 world champion wrote in a social the Race to Tokyo rankings, are considered media post recently. Thailand’s best hopes to win the country’s “[I] first took part [in the Olympics] at first ever Olympic medal in badminton. 17 years old and now I am 26. It will be my In January, they won three tournaments, third Olympics. Have to reach destination including the World Tour Finals, to become with a medal!” the first mixed doubles pair to claim three Jongkolphan and Rawinda could spring consecutive World Tour Super 1000 crowns. a surprise, while Busanan and Kantaphon Fifth-ranked Ratchanok is also seen as are ranked outsiders. a contender. The men’s singles competition is led Her chance of winning a medal in by world No.1 of the host Tokyo has been boosted by the absence nation. Danish duo and of reigning Olympic champion Carolina , ranked 2 and 3 in the Marin, who has pulled out of the Games world respectively, are also ones to watch. due to an injury. The Tokyo Games, postponed from last The top four women’s players at Tokyo year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are 2020 are ’s , ’s scheduled to place from July 23 to August Tai Tzu-ying, and Japanese duo Nozomi 8. Bangkok Post

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 SPORT 15 Gareth the good guy shines Southgate has Three Lions purring, regardless of Euro outcome Hill from the classic filmGoodfellas FOOTBALL when referring to Southgate: “You’re Ben Tirebuck gonna like this guy, he’s all right. [email protected] He’s a goodfella. He’s one of us.” Southgate’s tactical acumen he last time England made during his tenure has largely been a European Championship superb. He continually demonstrates Tsemi-final was 25 years ago. an awareness and ability to switch It ended in heartache after a penalty formation and tactics depending on shootout loss to arch rivals Germany. the opponents strengths and weak- The man who missed the crucial nesses, thus positioning his team in kick for England was one Gareth an optimal space to succeed. Southgate. Many criticised his team selec- Southgate is now manager of tion as too negative prior to the Euro the national team. At time of press, knockout game against Germany England had yet to play Denmark in on June 29, yet it transpired to be a the Euro 2020 semi-final at Wem- masterclass as England stifled their bley. By the time you are reading arch rivals in a 2-0 victory. He has an this, he and the team may well be abundance of attacking talent at his planning for a final showdown with Southgate and captain Harry Kane embrace after England’s disposal that many have demanded either Italy or Spain. Or they may 4-0 win over Ukraine last Saturday (July 3). Photo: AFP get more game time yet has managed have excited the tournament. to strike the right balance that is gen- Regardless, the work Southgate semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 is implicit and that has created the miss against the Germans in 1996, erating positive results and progress. has done during his five-year tenure was of him consoling a distraught atmosphere of a close-knit club. something that stuck for a long time “In Gareth we trust” is becoming a thus far has been impressive to say Colombian player who missed the Players regularly give glowing ac- and clearly hurt him. mantra increasingly adopted. the least and whether England claim crucial penalty in the shootout counts of their time with the national Perhaps reacting to that personal Maybe the recent win against the the Euro title or fall at the semi-final loss to England. Southgate knew team, suggesting it is something experience, Southgate was astute Germans brought a hint of revenge or final stage, he emerges very much exactly how it felt and demonstrated they want to be part of as opposed enough to realise the power of the for the heartache Southgate endured as a winner. empathy, compassion and class in to being compelled – a criticism media and that everyone pulling 25 years previous although he is not Southgate is a mature, honest, his actions which spoke volumes of levelled at previous camps that were in the same direction was a better a man to be hung up on regret or compassionate and articulate man him as a human being. often regarded as more of a chore. dynamic than division. By welcom- sentiment. He is only focused on who has shone in his ambassadorial Clearly he is one of the good ing the press to open days where driving forward, improving every- role as national team manager. He guys. He exerts a calm yet confident ‘HE’S ONE OF US’ players were accessible in a relaxed thing he has control over. was appointed an Officer of the Order demeanour at all times and has been Relations with the press, which environment, Southgate very cleverly Regardless of the outcome of of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019 very purposeful in creating a com- were often so toxic under previous created a domain of inclusivity and Euro 2020, whether “football comes and volunteered to take a 30% cut fortable, clique-free environment managers, have also blossomed unity that has benefited all. home” or not, the health of the Eng- in his salary when the COVID-19 for his players which has allowed under Southgate’s time in charge. Gone are the days of animosity, lish national team has rarely been pandemic set in. them to shine. He was at the sharp point of criti- of suspicion and conflict. One would better. Much, if not all, of this is One lingering memory from He treats his players as adults cism and ridicule by the infamously not be surprised to hear an English down to the modern gentleman of the when he guided the team to the and fosters a notion of trust that brutal British media after his penalty hack quoting the character Henry game, one Gareth Southgate OBE. Focus returns to the Premier League 3) to suggest Red Devil fans under new tutorship. Benitez has managed and FOOTBALL should be excited. Nuno Espírito Santo takes achieved at the highest level Chatter around the futures over the hot seat at Spurs in across Europe yet is despised WITH EURO 2020 TAK- of England’s Harry Kane and what is an intruiging appoint- by the large majority of Ever- ing centre stage for the past Jack Grealish reached fever ment. He showed enough early ton fans after he criticised month, the Premier League pitch immediately prior to the on at Wolves to suggest he the club while in charge of has found itself in the unusual Euros and we should expect possesses a fine tactical mind Liverpool, labelling them a New Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira. Photo: AFP position of taking a back seat it to resume once the tourna- which could help the north “small club”. Time will tell away from the glare of media ment concludes. Manchester London club progress nicely. how things transpire although relatively unknown quantity ble in 2019. He will be hoping and fan scrutiny. City are reputedly interested Further south in the capital, it certainly promises to be in the English game. Lage he can have the same positive However, as the Euros in signing both with reports Crystal Palace have appointed eventful. was previously at the helm impact former boss and fellow draws to a close this Sunday a £100mn offer had recently Patrick Vieira. The former Ar- Wolves have appointed at Benfica, where he won the countryman Nuno Espírito (July 11), all focus will quickly been tabled to Aston Villa for senal player will look to transi- Portuguese Bruno Lage, a domestic league and cup dou- Santo had. Ben Tirebuck return to the top-tier of English their talisman Grealish. tion from the pragmatic style football as the start of the new Kane has made his feel- of former boss Roy Hodgson to season, which kicks off on ings well known to current a more progressive approach, August 13, draws ever closer. club Tottenham that he feels something that will take time Transfer activity thus far he needs to move on in order to implement. has been muted, somewhat to secure silverware and City With prior spells in charge understandable given those would be an ideal location. of New York City FC and Nice involved have been largely Grealish is a Villa fan in the French league, this is preoccupied with the flagship who revels in his role as club a big step up for the French- European tournament. captain. However, similar to man and it remains to be seen The most noteworthy move Kane, a move would certainly whether he is afforded the so far has been the transfer of benefit his career aspirations luxuries of time and patience Jadon Sancho from Borussia and personal trophy cabinet. to find his groove and help the Dortmund to Manchester Eagles soar. United for a fee of £73 million UNDER NEW Controversy is the only (B3.2 billion). The 21-year-old MANAGEMENT word to describe the state England winger has been used There has been much more of affairs for the blue half of sparingly at Euro 2020 so far movement at management Merseyside where former Liv- but showed enough glimpses level as Tottenham, Crys- erpool manager Rafa Benitez in his performance against tal Palace, Everton and takes charge of bitter cross Ukraine last Saturday (July Wolves all start the campaign city rivals Everton.

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An aerial shot of the action at the ACG last Sunday (July 4) which ended up being a heated affair. Photo: Anthony Van Blerk

months, looked to impress his new Mushtaq and Ledeboer helped Pen- Hamilton and Sameer Khan, but just Fading light fortunately coin- CRICKET team mates by taking fewer risks guins past 100 runs, with another as it seemed Hamilton was finding cided with the expiration of allotted

Neil Quail with the bat, focusing his attention now regular visitor in the form of a rhythm, the left-hander played overs, and the Penguins comfortably on building an innings. South African Craig Morgan com- on from a Mushtaq delivery, send- ahead by 16 runs to secure victory. charged atmosphere in the Manish Sadaranghani joined ing in to partner Mushtaq, albeit ing him back to the pavilion with Unfortunately, the win was a bit- lead up into last Sunday’s Mushtaq, but the talented all- briefly before being caught behind 16 off 25 to his name and Bhanu tersweet affair for the Penguins with A (July 4) clash between the rounder never looked entirely by Flowers for 4. Pratap was then dismissed in the distasteful on-field chat amongst Patong Penguins and the Thalang comfortable, especially when facing Anthony Van Blerk fared no next over by Robertson. players and a physicality not wel- Cows at the ACG in Thalang the bowling of a confidence-fuelled better when he too exited on just Following the 15 over drinks come in any competition marring ultimately spilled over into the and in-form Michael Flowers. 4 runs, caught by Joe Ninan. break, Flowers (14 off 15) faced off the occasion. Consequently, Phuket game and left a bad taste in many A darting in-swinger from A 20-run partnership between against Robertson with the batsman cricket’s governing authority (PCG) players’ mouths by the time the Flowers in the 12th over proved Mushtaq and captain Jason Robin- drawing first blood by crashing a has announced a penalty card sys- match concluded. too good for Sadaranghani, the son saw the Penguins finish on 171 six. Just two balls later, however, tem to be introduced immediately Social media was ablaze with ball evading his bat and continu- for 5 with Mushtaq unbeaten on 55. Robertson would have the last word in order to help eliminate future competitive banter betwixt players ing on to clip the top of leg stump, in catching Flowers himself off his unsavoury behaviour. from both sides during the pre- returning the Penguin batsman for ‘AGGRESSIVE TACTICS’ fourth delivery. On a positive note, it was heart- ceding week, ensuring this long- just 14 off 23 deliveries. In the Cows’ first innings Robertson Khan’s solid innings (33 off ening for Phuket cricket to welcome awaited 11-a-side game would be Paddy Ledeboer was next at the raised a sense of trepidation as he 44) reached an end at the hands of back five players for the game as, a battle, and no love would be lost crease, but his typical explosive looked to intimidate the batting Mushtaq in the 18th over bringing with those mentioned earlier, Tyler amongst friends, with a precious start did not materialise on this oc- pair of Ninan and Pir by attempt- the score to 98 for 6, and subse- Whatley also returned to the Pen- victory at stake. casion as he scrambled singles and ing to “Mankad” the non-striker quently all-rounder Rehman into guins side – hopefully a sign of Penguins power duo of Seemant doubles before eventually finding on several occasions, a legal yet partner Deuskar at the middle. resurgence for the sport following Raju and Imtiyaz Mushtaq opened several big boundaries later in his contentious form of dismissal at A swift 14 off 12 from Rehman the easing of restrictions. the batting against the Cows’ bowl- innings to reach 37 off 28. any level of the sport. With both helped boost the score to 127 for 7 The game’s MVP award went ing attack of Mayur Deuskar, Sami Also making a brief return to captains also involved in a physical by the time Gaur posted his second to Mushtaq for his 55 not out and Pir and Guddu Yaddav. Phuket cricket following months clash while running between the caught and bowled in removing bowling figures of 2 for 25 off his Initial attrition came from Raju, away in the capital, Mudasir Re- wickets, tensions were flaring up Rehman during the 21st over. 5 overs. Other outstanding per- thundering his way to 23 off just hman, exhibiting his value as an to a distracting level. The game’s result certainly hung formances include Gaur’s 3 for 39 16 deliveries, before a short ball all-rounder by taking on roles as Clearly unsettled by the early in the balance but tight bowling and Abraham’s 2 for 11 off 2 overs. from Pir during the fifth over fielder, bowler and wicket-keeper onset of such aggressive tactics, from Saju Abraham and Curt Liver- The island’s cricketers and the caught an edge from Raju’s bat throughout the day, put paid to both batsmen fell in quick succes- more put the game out of reach for ACG welcome anyone interested into the waiting hands of Samir Ledeboer’s efforts with a straight- sion to Sajal Gaur with the score the Cows. This spell also included in playing, with annual member- Khan at first slip. forward catch taken in the covers at 11 for 2. a brace of wickets for Abraham in ships now being taken. For more Former Cows player, Mushtaq, off Pir’s controlled bowling. Responsibility for recovering bowling Michael Thomas and then information, please contact via the having not played for several The 50-run partnership from the flagging run rate fell to Stuart trapping Deuskar (33). ACG Facebook page.

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