7,000 People Vaccinated a Day As Push for July 1 Deadline Gains Speed

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People wait to receive their first COVID vaccination injection at the Indoor Sports Stadium in Saphan Hin. Photo: PR Phuket 7,000 PEOPLE VACCINATED A DAY AS PUSH FOR JULY 1 DEADLINE GAINS SPEED

vaccine arrived on the island. A second the launch of the mass-vaccination work with direct interaction with the The Phuket News SPORT PAGE 16 [email protected] delivery of 50,000 doses arrived in campaign last Sunday were Phuket public, chronic disease patients and Phuket on Monday (Apr 5). Governor Narong Woonciew, along rescue workers. ass vaccinations against According to officials, Day 2 of the with Vice Governors Pichet Panapong Governor Narong repeated that Sand kickers’ COVID-19 have begun in campaign (Apr 2) saw a further 4,744 and Piyapong Choowong, and Phuket the goal was to administer the first Phuket, with some 3,000 people receive their first injections at Tourist Association President Bhum- vaccine injection to 50,000 people delight in BISP peopleM receiving their first injection the five vaccine “service centres” on mikitti Ruktaengam. within seven days, to ensure as many beach tourney of the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine the island: 887 at the Phuket Airport All people arriving to receive people as possible had received their “CoronaVac” at the Indoor Sports X Terminal building; 645 at the Jun- their first vaccination injection were first injection before Songkran. Stadium at Saphan Hin alone on Apr 1. gceylon shopping mall in Patong; 783 required to wear face masks and had “I expect that today we will be In total, more than 7,000 vaccina- at the Angsana Laguna Phuket resort their body temperatures checked able to vaccinate about 3,000 people tion first injections were administered in Cherng Talay; 1,827 at the Indoor before being allowed into the main in the key target groups at the sta- at five locations across the island on Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin; and area of the facility. dium. If we combined the numbers just the first day of the campaign, 602 at the Phuket Orchid Resort & Those vaccinated were from five of vaccinated people from the other which was launched less than 24 hours Spa in Karon. main target groups: medical person- four venues, the total number will be after 50,000 doses of the CoronaVac Present at Saphan Hin to oversee nel, risk group staff, people who about 7,000 people per day,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] School douses fear of student News gang fight > p4 Mass vaccinations now in full swing Continued from page 1 pressure is measured fore the Songkran Thai New Chlermpong also encour- The second injection will Confirmation that the per- Year holidays (Apr 13-15), Dr aged people to register to be be provided after the next mass son is eligible for vaccination. Chalermpong said. vaccinated through a new delivery of vaccine doses ar- Registration, screening “To achieve that goal, online form launched on Mar rive, he added. Recording of medical his- medical personnel from both 31, with a special fast-track This was required “because tory public and private hospitals in form for hotels and other if you are going to vaccinate Waiting for the vaccination the area have joined together to tourism businesses to bulk to build a group immunity, injection support more than 16 medical upload details of staff so they Phuket Province must vac- Receiving the vaccination teams per day to accelerate the could be given priority in the cinate 70% of the popula- injection first 50,000 doses of vaccina- mass-vaccination rollout. (See tion, or about 460,000 people, Update the recipient’s hos- tion to be completed before page 3). which requires approximately pital records Songkran,” he said. Phuket Governor Narong 920,000 to 930,000 doses of Wait 30 minutes to observe The remaining 50,000 has already called for people the vaccine, before we can for any reaction to the vaccine. doses of vaccine allocated across the island to register open to receive fully vac- If no adverse reactions A woman receives a vaccination injection at the Indoor to Phuket by the Ministry to be vaccinated. cinated tourists [from July are found, the recipient will Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin. Photo: PR Phuket of Public Health for deploy- “Currently, Phuket Prov- 1]” he said. be allowed to go home by ment in April will arrive on ince is in a time to accelerate “It is a very big challenge, permission of a doctor and an cine to be provided to Phuket rect number of doses had been the island after Songkran, Dr tourism rehabilitation, which but the government is ready appointment will be made to for deployment in April ‒ ar- received. Chalermpong said. is the main mechanism for to support Phuket as a pilot receive the second “booster” rived at the medical supplies Of the 50,000 doses de- Vice Governor Piyapong driving the economy of the province,” he added. injection. storage area at Vachira Phuket livered, 30,000 were stored had earlier explained that of province and the country,” To roll out the mass-vac- Those who received in- Hospital in Phuket Town on at Vachira Phuket Hospital the first 50,000 vaccine doses Governor Narong said. cination campaign, the five jections last Sunday will be Mar 31. and 20,000 stored at Thalang delivered to Phuket, 40,000 “Getting 70% of Phuket vaccination service centres are required to receive their sec- The vaccine doses were Hospital before being delivered will be provided to workers residents vaccinated is a chal- open each day from 8:30am ond injection some time from checked for integrity, that the to the five vaccine service in the tourism industry, 3,000 lenge, but the provincial gov- to 4pm. April 22-30, officials at the transport temperature did not points set up by the Phuket will be administered to medi- ernment will do our best to People arriving to be vac- centre explained. breach the required 2-8°C, Provincial Public Health Of- cal staff, and the remaining make Phuket survive before cinated must proceed through The delivery of the vaccine the serial and lot numbers of fice (PPHO). 7,000 will be allocated to the accepting all vaccinated tour- eight steps: shipment ‒ first 50,000 of the the batches delivered were The goal is to administer general public. ists to stimulate the economy Weight, height and blood 100,000 doses of COVID vac- confirmed, and that the cor- all 50,000 vaccine doses be- V/Gov Piyapong and Dr on July 1,” he added.

Health Ministry moves to clarify quarantine reduction conditions THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MoPH) has clarified conditions behind shortening the length of mandatory quarantine for overseas visitors while confirming which vaccine providers would be deemed acceptable for those entering the Kingdom, which came into effect on Apr 1. The document, issued by the Ministry Deputy Chief Yongyot Thammawoot on Mar 31, stated the following: Quarantine will be reduced to seven Quarantine conditions have been reduced days for tourists who have received both for overseas visitors. Photo: AoT Phuket doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days previous to their arrival. They must and days 12-13. possess a certificate of vaccination issued Quarantine days would start immediately by officials where they received the vaccine. for those arriving between midnight and Those in this category would be tested 6pm. Day one of quarantine would start once, 5-6 days after arrival. the next days for those arriving after 6pm People entering Thailand who had not and all new quarantine conditions came been vaccinated, had received only one into effect on Apr 1. All arrivals would be vaccine shot from a provider requiring two traced by a tracking sysetm for 14 days, shots, or whose second shot was less than regardless of what category of quarantine 14 days previously, would have to spend they find themselves in. 10 days under quarantine. Vaccines received by tourists must be Those in this category would be tested recognised under Thai law, certified by twice, between days 3-5 and days 9-10. the World Health Organization (WHO) or Tourists coming from countries where approved by MoPH. there are SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations and Certified vaccine providers include Sino- variants including South Africa, Zimbabwe, vac, AstraZeneca, SK Bioscience, Pfizer/ Mozambique, Botswana, Sembia, Kenya, BioNtech, Serum Institute of India, and Wanda, Cameroun, Congo, Ghana, and Moderna, all of which require two doses of Tanzania must still quarantine for 14 days. the vaccine. Vaccines provided by Janssen Those in this category would be tested Pharmaceutical and Johnson & Johnson three times: on arrival, between days 6-7 only require one dose. The Phuket News

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 3 ‘Expats will be vaccinated’ The Phuket News ing in Phuket and workers nated. We have some operators [email protected] in the tourism industry who registered, but the number of are from other provinces,” workers [registered] is still xpats throughout Dr Chalermpong explained. far from the total number of Phuket will be offered “Workers in other indus- vaccines we will receive,” ECOVID vaccinations tries and expats [sic] will be he said. under the government’s mass- vaccinated in the following Worrapol Uengsakul, one vaccination rollout now un- lot,” he said. of the officials tasked with derway in Phuket, a leading Of note, the Phuket Pro- overseeing the online registra- Phuket official has confirmed. vincial Public Health Office tion, said, “At this stage [last Dr Chalermpong, Director (PPHO) has launched a new Sunday], about 700 operators of Vachira Phuket Hospital in online form for people to ap- have been registered with Phuket Town, delivered the ply to be vaccinated under the about 20,000 workers to be news during a press confer- government rollout. vaccinated.” ence broadcast live online In its post announcing The immediate prior- on Mar 31. the new form, which is still ity were two groups: people As director of the island’s in Thai-language only, the working in Phuket’s tourism leading government hospital PPHO noted, “For people industry, and people regis- on the island, Dr Chalerm- V/Gov Piyapong explains that expats will be vaccinated over 60 years old, register tered as living in Phuket, he pong is a key member of after the main two target groups. Image: PPHO in May.” People with further said, adding that a special the Phuket Communicable queries were asked to call online form is available for Disease Committee, which is we have to include them all tourism industry are to be will receive AstraZeneca, 094-5935342 or 094-5938876. business operators to submit responsible for drafting and as our target group,” V/Gov vaccinated, V/Gov Piyapong which can be provided to those Vice Governor Piyapong their details. implementing all COVID-19 Piyapong said. said, “For the first week, to who are older than 60 years last weekend called for all “For questions, please add policies in Phuket. “To complete the goal make the vaccinations flow, old,” Dr Chalermpong said. tourism business operators our Line account by searching Phuket Vice Governor [of 70% vaccinated], we are we are starting with Thais “To be clear, at this stage, to register their staff to be @155lmkob,” he said. Piyapong Choowong also starting with those who are first followed by those whose all people on the island who vaccinated so they can get Vice Governor Piyapong confirmed the policy during registered as Phuket residents names were submitted by HR are older than 18 years old priority in the vaccination also urged people to not ap- the mass vaccinations un- on their ID cards, followed by [human resources staff of but younger than 60 years old rollout. proach any hospitals or gov- derway at the Indoor Sports anyone – Phuket-registered or tourism-related businesses]. are eligible to be vaccinated, “For the [next] 50,000 peo- ernment offices asking to stadium in Saphan Hin last not – who work in hotels or in For foreigners, we will work including people registered as ple to be vaccinated, we need register in person. Sunday (Apr 4). other work that requires close on them later when the number living in Phuket, those who cooperation from operators “For those who may not “To achieve herd immunity contact with people, such as of the first two groups is as are from other provinces, and and connections to call their have a smartphone and want in Phuket, at least 70% of the transport, massage and spa. many as we expect.” foreigners,” he added. workers to be vaccinated,” to walk-in and register face to population must be vaccinated. Both Thai and foreigners Dr Chalermpong in his “The first 100,000 doses he said. face, please calm down and The 70% is those who really should be vaccinated,” he said. explanation said, “In April and of vaccine [to be delivered “We need representatives wait first, as at this stage, we live on the island. No matter Asked specifically whether May, we will receive Sinovac ‘in April’] will be provided from businesses to collect are working on online regis- what nationality they are, foreigners working in Phuket’s vaccines while in June, we to people registered as liv- their staff names to be vacci- tration only,” he said.

Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor PHUKET GOVERNOR Mr Jesada noted that before Narong Woonciew has hailed the pandemic THAI Airways the arrival of the flight from usually operated three flights Frankfurt last Saturday (Apr a week between Frankfurt 3) as a positive sign, saying and Phuket. that Phuket is ready to receive “THAI Airways will be international tourists. able to return to normal flights. Governor Narong was Photo: PR Phuket We expect to start more flights among the official welcoming from high season Q4 after the party ready to receive the ar- Phuket, and the economy of market starts to improve, and rival of just 16 passengers, 13 the country. It is also an op- more people are vaccinated… foreigners and three Thais, on portunity for the recovery of it is expected that people will Flight TG912 from Frankfurt. Thai Airways operations… It start to return to Phuket as they The plane initially landed in is a collaboration of all sectors did before,” he added. Bangkok with 130 tourists that will drive the economy The next flight from Frank- on board, before continuing back to be bright and sustain- furt will be on May 7, said Wit to Phuket. able,” he said. Kitchathorn, a top executive Governor Narong ex- Jesada Chandrema, THAI with THAI Airways Interna- plained that the Frankfurt International Airways’ Act- tional, also present. flight stemmed from talks ing Vice-President for Sales, “All passengers today still between Phuket tourism in- and also part of the welcom- have to be quarantined as dustry representatives with ing committee, noted that it required by the Ministry of Thai Airways International in had been a full year since Public Health. A seven-day Bangkok in December to urge THAI international flights quarantine for those vaccinated, THAI Airways International to had operated out of Phuket and 10 days for those not vac- arrange direct international pas- International Airport. cinated,” he said. senger flights to Phuket and for “The last Thai Airways Mr Wit also assured that all its dometic carrier subsidiary flight after the COVID-19 necessary precautions were be- THAI Smile to reduce airfares situation [the lockdown in ing taken by the airline to pre- to Phuket to help boost the Thailand] began was on March vent the spread of COVID-19. number of domestic tourists 29 last year, with flight TG926 “All flights are thoroughly visiting the island. from Phuket to Frankfurt. sanitised, as we want to en- “Today, we have received Then flights ceased to oper- sure that traveling with Thai a great response from Thai ate. Until today, it has been Airways is as safe and secure Airways… It is a good vi- a period of one year and four as it was in the past,” he said. sion to revive the economy of days,” he said. The Phuket News thephuketnews @thephuketnews 4 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021

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BEN TIREBUCK other,” he said. lowed to come to Phuket for News / Sport Editor 061 806 8132 even inmates from “The first team did not sure,” Mr Suchart said. [email protected] Phuket are under obser- join the opening ceremony, Regardless, Corrections Svation for 14 days at the and they also left the hotel Department Director-General Thung Khen Prison in Surat immediately after finishing Aryut Sinthoppan last Sunday Thani following one officer their activity, which took them (Apr 4) announced that prison

CHUTHARAT ‘UM’ and five inmates visiting from about two hours in the room,” visits have been suspended na- PLERIN Thai Editor Narathiwat testing positive he explained. tionwide from April 5 to May 088 766 1615 [email protected] for COVID-19 after joining “The activity room was 5 after it had been confirmed an anti-drug activity at the cleaned every time after one that more than 100 officers Surat Thani prison. team finished their perfor- and inmates at the Narathiwat The Phuket inmates have mance,” Mr Kusak added. prison were now confirmed had swab test samples taken, Phuket Prison Chief Mr as infected with COVID-19. KIATTIKUL ‘JOM’ Visits to Phuket Prison have been suspended for CHUMANEE Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of Suchart explained, “The seven “During the month, rela- Translator one month following an outbreak emanating from 082 729 0270 [email protected] the Phuket Provincial Public Nathiwat resulting in a cluster scare in Surat Thani. inmates are all female, but tives can communicate with Health Office (PPHO) con- Photo: The Phuket News / file the infected Narathiwat in- prisoners by Line [chat app] firmed. “They are considered mates are all male. They had video. They can also transfer low-risk and will complete before being released from the Prison] and be tested again,” to be separated during their money and buy items made the quarantine on April 16,” quarantine. Mr Suchart explained. preparation for their activity by prisoners,” Phuket Prison

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The Phuket News Underwear thief strikes in Cherng Talay @thephuketnews School douses fears of student gang brawl LOCAL RESIDENTS IN BAAN THE PRINCIPAL OF A LARGE Pasak, Cherng Talay, are on the school in Phuket Town has moved lookout for a young man who stole to assure the public that a fight a woman’s underwear from in front between two junior high school of her house in broad daylight. students from different schools had The woman, Wanyen Thongyeun, not ballooned out of control into 43, reported that she still feels inse- conflict between two student gangs. cure from the incident, and warned The thief was caught in the act by Concerns were raised among others to beware the panty nicker. a camera mounted in front of the local residents after a video of the Miss Wanyen explained that she woman’s house. Screenshot: Supplied fight was posted on social media. realised her underwear had been Wisa Jaranchawanapet, Princi- stolen at about 3:35pm on Mar 31 She also noted that the thief chose pal of Plukpanya Municipal School, while she was leaving her house, a not to take any of her husband’s un- located on Satun Rd in Phuket single-level rowhouse in Soi Pasak 4/1, derwear as well. The two junior high school students Town, explained on April 1 that have apparently resolved their to pick up her daughter from school. This was not the first time that the fight occurred at about 3:30pm differences, the Plukpanya She saw her husband’s underwear her underwear had been stolen, Ms on Mar 30, some 150 metres from School principal said. Screenshot: had fallen under the clothes rack and Wanyen said. Plukpanya School. Eakkapop Thongtub went to pick it up when she noticed “About two months ago, there was A junior high school student that four pairs of her undergarments an incident like this one. At that time from Plukpanya had arrived at The two boys had an ongoing were missing. we had only one camera installed. the scene with friends and was conflict for some time, and had Ms Wanyen checked the footage After that incident, one more camera confronted by a student of similar arranged to meet to resolve their from a CCTV camera fitted to the was installed, making it possible to age out of uniform from another differences, Ms Wisa said, noting front of her house and saw a young capture the image of the thief stealing school, Ms Wisa said. that it did not end well. man arrive in front of her house on panties, as shown in the clip,” she said. The student from another school “The parents of both boys did not a motorbike. “Right now I am scared and I want had also arrived with his own file a complaint to the police. They Without removing his helmet, to mount another camera at the back friends, she noted. have already talked and come to an the man walked up to the clothes of the house because most of the time The video shows the boy out understanding,” she added. rack, selected and removed her un- I am at home alone,” she added. of uniform punching the boy from The two students have since derwear and left. While removing “I want the police to patrol the area Plukpanya repeatedly in the face, texted apologies to each other and the underwear he dropped one pair more often, and warn neighbors in the Ms Wisa noted. have signed agreements to no longer of panties, but quickly picked them area to be careful,” Ms Wanyen said. Satisfied he had accomplished continue their conflict, she added. up before leaving. Ms Wanyen confirmed that she delivering his message, the boy “For the two students, the schools Ms Wanyen pointed out that the had reported the incident to the police out of uniform and his friends left [involved] will continue to monitor man had taken only her underwear. about what to do next, but she had not in the direction of Mae Luan Rd, their behaviour,” Ms Wisa said. He had not taken her any of her yet filed a formal complaint that would she added. Eakkapop Thongtub daughter’s underwear, which were require a police investigation. hanging up right beside hers. Eakkapop Thongtub

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 5 Myanmar refugees need help The Phuket News towels, pampers and children’s toys. [email protected] “Donations of kit can be delivered to my house, I can supply he Phuket International Vet- the address of course. I will find erans Association is calling a way to get it to the Mar Sariang Tfor people to make donations warehouse,” Mr Pearce told The of essential items to help the flood Phuket News. of Myanmar refugees crossing the He also pointed out for those border in Northern Thailand. looking to make donations of clothes The situation at this stage ap- that most of the refugees would be pears to be brewing into a minor of smaller sizes. humanitarian crisis, said Steve Non-governmental organisations Pearce, founder of the International looking to provide aid supplies to Veterans Association. refugees fleeing Myanmar near Hundreds of refugees have the border must first contact local crossed the border at Mae Sariang authorities, the Foreign Affairs in Mae Hong Son province. “This Ministry has announced. includes women and children,” Mr “We have secured a warehouse Pearce said. in the area for us to take the donated “Apparently they are arriving equipment before we hand it over with little more than what they are to the lead aid agency working the wearing,” he added. operation. The exodus began a week earlier Karen refugees arrive on the “Pat Cotter from Phuket Rugby after the Myanmar military began Salween riverbank in Mae Hong Son, is in Chiang Mai and is making sure airstrikes on Karen villages, with on the Thai side of the border. Photo: that whatever arrives, gets to the more than 2,000 reported as initially International Karen Organization right people,” he added. fleeing across the river to the Thai Any persons looking to donate side of the border. “The Thai military have ar- involved in providing help, if for no find donors for this equipment. I am any items or otherwise help with the “I am sure that most of us have rived and will likely be corralling other reason, none of us have been arranging the use of a warehouse effort are asked to call Mr Pearce been waiting for the news that the the refugees into refugee initial vaccinated yet. But we can help. near the area for the equipment to be directly on 089 5870819. migration of refugees coming from holding areas and will be trying We are stepping up to support the distributed from,” Mr Pearce noted. Myanmar would hit Thailand. As to document them before handing efforts to make these poor people Essential items being collected For more information about the always with the migration of refugees, them to the second area run by the more comfortable. The way we include: basic medical supplies, dried International Veterans Association, it gets messy as they arrive with lit- aid agencies,” he said. will do it is to start the collection foods, tinned foods, blankets, tow- visit the website PhuketVeterans. tle to survive with. The situation is “Many of the arrivals are men, of much-needed equipment to send els, washing bowls, soap/shampoo, com or the International Veter- developing into a minor humanitarian women and children and have lit- up to them,” he added. toothpaste/brush, traps and string, ans Association Facebook page. crisis,” Mr Pearce told IVA members tle more than the shirts on their “Please take this warning order candles, cooking pots and utensils, Alternatively, email contact.us@ in a call to action last Sunday. backs. Clearly we can’t be deeply seriously and do all that you can to old clothes and footwear, sanitary phuketveterans.com

Man found hanged at Chalong home POLICE ARE INVESTI- gating the death of a man found hanged at a home in Chalong last Sunday afternoon (Apr 4). Capt Somkiat Sarasit Deputy of the Chalong Po- lice was called to the home, a single-level house in Soi Klumyang, at 5pm. At the scene police found Phicht Burakhon, 33, originally from Sadao District in Songkhla province, hanged by a sarong tied to a beam over the doorway leading to the rooftop terrace. A small Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub stepladder was found nearby. Police estimated that he had lived in the house with Ms Phrae said. had died about two hours relatives since before the She said she had no idea before his body was found. pandemic. why Mr Phichet would hang Mr Phichet was last seen There were usually four himself. buying tobacco from a shop to five people in the house, Mr Phichet’s body was in front of the house earlier she said. taken to Vachira Hospi- last Sunday morning. The “He was a quiet person, tal Phuket for examination shop owner, Ms Miad, said he rarely spoke to anyone,” while police continue their Mr Phichet was a regular Ms Phrae said. investigation. customer and that he was The relatives staying in – Eakkapop Thongtub usually quiet, choosing not the house left for another to engage in conversation province early last Sunday If you or anyone you know is with anyone. morning to pay respects to in emotional distress, please “I asked him if he had their ancestors as part of the contact the Samaritans of eaten yet. He just said, ‘No,’’ Qingming festival. Thailand at their 24-hour she said. “In the morning we went hotline 02-713-6791 (Eng- A friend, who asked to pay homage to our ances- lish), 02713-6793 (Thai) or to be named only as “Ms tors for Ching Meng, but Thai Mental Health Hotline Phrae”, said that Mr Phichet Phichet stayed home alone,” at 1323 (Thai).

@thephuketnews 6 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 With Phuket Reopening Its Borders As Soon As July, The Island’s Real Estate Industry Is Expected To Make A Comeback ADVERTORIAL

nce the borders are open, Phuket could see up to O6.5 million tourists in the second half of this year and THB 350 billion in revenue, which would reboot the island’s tourism-reliant economy that has been affected by the pandemic. Phuket plans to waive quarantine requirements and welcome international tourists who are vaccinated against COVID-19 starting from 1st July 2021, which would make it among the first destinations in the world to reopen its borders amid the pandemic. The Thai government also plans on vaccinating at least 70% of Phuket’s population to achieve herd immunity before reopening to ensure the health and safety of both the island’s residents and tourists. If implemented effectively, the move would benefit Phuket’s many indus- tries, including its real estate sector. Phuket is expecting around 6.5 million tourists in the second half of For more information go to: bluehorizon-thailand.com or WhatsApp: +66 94 580 4602. this year and about THB 350 billion in revenue, which would reboot the owners in Phuket are foreigners,” vesting in its condominiums, and nation among digital nomads, the cities around the world, Phuket island’s tourism-reliant economy that says Andres Pira, CEO & Founder driving up the economy.” island might experience an influx offers an attractive lifestyle and has been affected by the pandemic. of Blue Horizon Developments, one At the same time, Pira believes of travelers with remote jobs who would be considered by couples As a result, the real estate market in of Southeast Asia’s leading prop- that new industry trends will emerge. reside on the island for weeks or even and families as the ideal place to the region is also predicted to pick erty developers. “When the travel “The COVID-19 pandemic has months at a time,” explains Pira. build a second home. Regardless, up by the end of this year. restrictions are relaxed, Phuket will shown us that most professionals are With international education the reopening of Phuket’s borders “If you look at the statistics, you’d definitely see a comparable rise in able and willing to work remotely. systems, great healthcare, and a low offers an optimistic outlook on the see that 80-90% of condominium foreigners visiting the island, in- With Phuket already a hot desti- cost of living compared to many island’s future.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 THAILAND NEWS 7 COVID forces venue closures in Bangkok Bangkok Post they will then be assessed, Dr Opas said. ntertainment venues After fewer cases were in three Bangkok reported, COVID-19 infections districts have been on Sunday made a comeback E A Suvarnaphumi airport employee receives Sinovac’s ordered closed from April in the capital as health authori- COVID-19 vaccine on Monday (Apr 5). The airport aims 6-19 to contain the spread ties said cases linked to the to inoculate all staff by the end of next month. Photo: of COVID-19, city governor entertainment cluster had risen Sutthiwit Chayutworakan. Aswin Kwanmuang announced to 71, according to the DDC. last Monday (Apr 5). The cluster is thought to The decision to temporar- have originated at an entertain- Suvarnabhumi airport ily close the venues in Klong ment venue in Pathum Thani Toey, Watthana and Bang province before spreading starts vaccination drive Khae was reached at the Bang- to others in Thong Lor and BA NGKOK’S SU VA R NA- partment of the Public Health kok’s communicable disease Entertainment venues in three Bangkok districts have been Ekamai in Bangkok. bhumi international airport has Ministry. committee Monday evening. ordered closed from April 6-19 to contain the spread of “Employees were the con- begun an inoculation drive, It is intended that all of the If the disease spreads to COVID-19. Photo: Bangkok Post duits as they contracted the aiming to vaccinate all 30,000 approximately 30,000 airport other districts, the affected disease from customers and staff against COVID-19 by the staff who provide services for establishments will also be Control (DDC) director-gen- open until 9pm. Customers then spread it to others. Most end of next month and boost passengers, both domestic and shut. “We’re monitoring the eral Opas Karnkawinpong will be allowed to dine in but patrons also visited more than confidence in the airport’s international, will be vacci- situation,” the governor said. said the number of COVID-19 no consumption of alcoholic one place and musicians and safety as it reopens to tourists. nated by the end of May, W/ The closure affects 196 infections is expected to rise beverages will be allowed. employees working at enter- The vaccination plan was Cdr Suthirawat said. entertainment establishments after new clusters of infections Entertainment venues can tainment places tend to work announced by airport general The vaccinations are be- in the three districts, he added. were detected in a Narathiwat open until 9pm. Customers multiple jobs, accelerating the manager Suthirawat Suwan- ing administered in zone A The Public Health Ministry prison and Bangkok bars. will be allowed to eat in but spread,” Dr Opas said. nawa last Monday (Apr 5). on the east wing on the 4th also plans tougher restrictions In light of this, the meeting no alcohol consumption will He identified risky be- W/Cdr Suthirawat and Lt floor of the departure ter- on other eateries and entertain- of the Emergency Operation be permitted. haviour such as not wearing Gen Preecha Benjakhan, chief minal by medical staff from ment venues in Bangkok and Centre (EOC) on Monday Department stores and masks, shouting, drinking – of the airport’s emergency Bang Phli Hospital and the surrounding provinces ahead agreed that Bangkok, Pathum shopping malls can still op- which led to poor judgement operation centre, were among Chon Buri-based 6th Disease of the Songkran holiday next Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut erate as usual, under health – and sharing glasses. those inoculated with the Control Office. week after new clusters of Prakan and Nakhon Pathom and safety protocols. Schools There were 194 new cases Chinese-manufactured Sino- This was part of the air- infections were detected in will be designated as red zones and education institutes will of COVID-19 recorded on vac vaccine as the campaign port’s preparations to reopen to night-entertainment venues under maximum control. remain open. Monday, taking the accumu- kicked off last Monday. tourists, who were expected to in the capital. Eateries in the red zone The new restrictions will lated total since the start of the The vaccine was provided begin arriving in Thailand this Department of Disease provinces will be allowed to be enforced for two weeks and pandemic to 29,321. by the Disease Control De- month, he said. Bangkok Post

Army delivers donated aid to fleeing Karen THE GOVERNMENT HAS Five boats were hired to crossed the border to seek set up along the Thai-Myanmar shipped items donated by deliver the donations, ac- shelter in Mae Hong Son’s border, he said. different organisations to companied by rangers from Mae Sa Riang district. Assistant army spokesper- Karen refugees fleeing the the regiment who were tasked Lt Gen Apichet said the son Col Sirichan Ngathong violence in Myanmar, the with ensure the boats were refugees generally stayed said over 5,300 troops patrol- Third Army Region said last protected as they made multi- on the Myanmar side of the ling along the Thai-Myanmar Soldiers check basic supplies donated by Thais before Monday (Apr 5). ple trips to and from the river border, but they would cross border were vaccinated by they are loaded on long-tailed boats and taken to Karen Its commander, Lt Gen bank on the Myanmar side of the river to seek shelter in the Public Health Ministry refugees in Myanmar. Photo: 36th Ranger Forces Regiment. Apichet Suesat, said he had the border. Thai territory – usually at in March. instructed the 36th Ranger Lt Gen Apichet stressed night – when they feel their Army spokesperson Lt from neighbouring countries. Myanmar since March 27. Forces Regiment to deliver that due to the current COV- lives were threatened. Santipong Thammapiya con- The Thai military has ex- Around 2,700 Myanmar the donations, which included ID-19 situation and the es- The army is assisting with firmed army chief Narongphan tended humanitarian assistance refugees crossed the Salween dried food and medicines, to calating conflict across the COVID-19 screening at check- Jitkaewtae had instructed all to refugees in compliance with River to Thailand following Myanmar citizens sheltering border, donations can only points and patrolling natural army units to boost security anti-COVID-19 measures, the outbreak of fresh clashes on the banks of the Salween be delivered by authorities. border channels to prevent il- for Thais living along the the spokesperson said, before in Myanmar on March 26-27 River, opposite the Thai border Between 2,000-3,000 refu- legal entry. More obstructions border and help prevent COV- adding that the refugees have opposite Mae Hong Son, Lt in Mae Hong Son. gees from Myanmar have to stem illegal entry have been ID-19 infections spreading been gradually returning to Santipong said. Bangkok Post

@thephuketnews 8 COMMUNITY THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 It’s all in the bite…

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uppies are proper cute, there’s no denying – but otherwise, have a range of toys PUPPY HELP UNLEASHED that. They can be endless fun and you’ll that are available at all times. Sometimes, just trying to calmly pet take billions of amazing lovely photos of As far as your pup is concerned, if our puppy can turn into a struggle, Russell D Russell them when they’re playing, falling over, or it’s on the floor, it’s probably a toy and with sharp teeth scraping our hands. [email protected] mostly when they’re sleeping – which they if he does grab a toy, that’s the time First, if pup is in a super high energy do, a LOT. But despite the endless amount to give him lots of attention, a big fuss state, maybe don’t try to calmly pet or of cuteness, the additional seemingly end- and maybe even a treat. That way he engage with them. Try playing with less amount of ‘biting’ can get annoying and learns, “Hey if I pick up this item [the a rope toy, or a game of fetch. And leads to one simple question: “How do I get the biting toy] I get lots of attention and a treat. later, when you are trying to calmly Pto stop?” Short answer: You don’t. I should pick up this item [the toy!] pet them, maybe have a chew toy (or Don’t panic, this doesn’t mean you need to let your more often!” The same is also true if two), that you can hold with one hand, pup slice their razor sharp puppy teeth into your you shout and chase him for picking whilst the other hand does the petting. shoes, toes, fingers and clothes all the time, but we do up your shoes, so beware. Remember, need to help them learn what we call ‘Bite Inhibition’. they have NO idea of what a shoe, toy MANAGEMENT VS TRAINING Puppies engage with each other, and indeed the world or potted plant is – it’s just all stuff to Management forms a big part of pup- around them, by using their mouth to explore, pick them – so engage and reward the good pyhood. This involves keeping doors things up and chew on them. And properly engaging things they do. to other rooms closed at all times so a with their littermates – young animals learn that bit- puppy is unable to get in there in the ing their fellow pup mates with too much force – will TARGET TOYS first place. Block off access to various lead to an immediate termination of engagement and Toys in general are great, but young areas with baby gates. Make sure all may also lead to a reprimand. So whilst it’s perfectly pups also tend to follow you around, at chewable items like shoes, kids toys, natural for our pups to do this, there’s a few things we which point flowing dresses, trousers, phone charging cables, remote controls can do to show them not to nibble on us… ankles and feet become fair game. and so on are all out of reach from our Most moving objects are of interest to new puppy. Also, it’s worth having TOYS puppies, who enjoy bouncing on, and your pup on a leash almost constantly Like Neo said in The Matrix. “Toys. Lots of toys…” then mouthing them. And razor sharp around the house. So wherever you Ideally you want to go for variety here. Some will be teeth on toes is not a good mix. Target go, puppy goes. This also prevents the hard rubber toys, others will be soft. Some may have toys, such as a rope knot, can be handy puppy from being able to sneak off and stuffing, some may not. The more variety you have as you can grab one and carry it with chew something he shouldn’t when out in toy options, the better. It’s always worth having you, encouraging your pup to use it as of sight. a few ‘special’ toys that your pup only has access to a ‘target’ to chew on while you’re walk- at certain times – such as dinner time, or crate time ing. NO TO NO! Shouting “NO!” is an obvious, almost TREATS reactionary tactic. But ultimately, it’s Using treats can sometimes be tricky pointless. It might work the first few when you have proper mouthy pups times, if you startle the pup, but over as fingers appear to be fair game. In- time he’ll just work out that loud noise stead of hand feeding, get your pups you make doesn’t mean anything as attention and drop treats on the floor there’s no consequence to it. Of course, behind them. Once they turn to get the if the puppy has just sunk his teeth treat, call their name to get their at- into your thumb, you’re allowed to ut- tention, and then drop another treat. ter a few choice expletives, but just This has the dual benefit of relating understand this more reactionary than their name to something positive (the a solid training plan. treat) and also showing them good things come from the floor, not your If you would like some help with your hands – so it may curb their tendency puppy, then please contact us on 091- to either jump, or just mouth your (or 6541960, email [email protected], your kids’) hands, rather choosing to or check our website www.k9pointacademy. wait for the treat to land on the floor. com. CPA is accredited with the Remember, you’re after ‘attention’ Certification Council for Professional first, before dropping the treat. Don’t Dog Trainers (CCPDT), as an American just throw treats on the floor for no Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator and a reason. 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ot all colour in your garden comes from flowers or fruit. After all, few flowers bloom all year round, and fruits are highly seasonal. Nor is foliage limited to conventional leaves: it can come in the form of casuarina needles – or distinctive succulent shapes that do Nnot resemble leaves at all. Nonetheless, leafy plants are central to your tropic garden, the more so since evergreen Sanchezia nobile. Excoecaria cochinensis. foliage retains its hues all year round. Not just green either, but silver, bronze, a sizable bush (up to three metres) and Dracaena is abundant here as a its long, spathe-like, drooping leaves. red, purple, and of course, variegated. has quite showy yellow flowers with single-stemmed plant. African in origin, “Reflexa” can grow into a substan- Sanchezia nobile, one of these bright tubular red bracts. Right now, it has become familiar throughout Thai- tial tree. At the other end of the scale, bi-coloured fellows, prompted an en- in the middle of the dry season, it is land where it pressed into service both a dwarf variety, “Compacta” is small thusiastic Floridian visiting Phuket to blooming away in my border. Our Flo- for hedging and in containers. Some- and consequently better suited to in- write: “Does anybody know about this ridian friend said these blooms looked times, and because of its acceptance of door cultivation. Grow from segments plant? I saw it here in town and I just like hibiscus flowers, but I put that ob- low light levels, it is employed as a house of old stems put in moist soil. If half- had to get a cutting.” She must have servation down to an aberrant memory plant. Typically, it sports a thick, fleshy submerged horizontally in the ground, been lucky: the good news is that not – or an excess of enthusiasm. But the stem, crowned by a rosette of glossy, lan- a length of stem will normally produce only will it grow readily from cuttings, shrub is well worth a try and makes ceolate leaves. If the plant is cut back, it vertical shoots. but that it is available in plant nurser- a leafy addition to your flower bed. If will produce branches below the cut. ies everywhere. you want a bushier plant, remember to Tolerant to the point of surviving “The Tropic Gardener”, an indispensable Sometimes confused with the co- pinch out the growing tips. near total neglect, dracaena looks best guide to plants and their cultivation diaeum (croton), its leaves are quite The next plant comes with a health in variegated forms such as “Mass Cane” in Thailand. Available from the author similar, since sanchezia has similarly warning. Its common name, the blind- or “Massangeana” (this variety is also at [email protected], from deep green, oval foliage with deeply ness tree, affords a clue – the sap is known as the corn plant), which has a Seng Ho bookshop in Phuket Town or scored yellow or white veining. Glossy toxic and may be injurious to eyes, bright yellow stripe down the centre of Delish in Rawai. and leathery, the spectacular leaves, though it does also have medicinal uses. produced in opposite pairs, are compa- The shrub in question, excoecaria rable in size to those of the croton – up cochinensis (the latter epithet an old to a foot long in the right conditions. word for Vietnam), is a bushy, woody And the right conditions mean good shrub up to a metre or so with masses soil, a consistent supply of water and of shiny foliage. What makes what full or filtered sun. Potted specimens, Thais call lin-krabue so distinctive is for example, will wilt rapidly if the soil that while the upsides of the leaves are is allowed to dry out. dark green (sometimes with white or While it does not have the spectrum pinkish variegations), they are deep of colours possessed by the croton, this maroon underneath. It is becoming in- tropical American native named after creasingly popular here: one cultivar, a certain Dr Sanchez, has other com- “Firestone” has strongly contrasting pensations. It is a fast grower, makes leaf coloration. Its dense habit means it can be used as a hedge or border plant and will tolerate clipping. Distinctly useful. Polyscias, sometimes referred to as panax, is another shrub that can be brought into service as a hedging plant and is often employed in this fashion by Thai gardeners. Around a long time, it is more a two-tone variegated plant than a multi-coloured one, rarely devi- ating from green and white patterned foliage. Quercifolia (oak-leaved), the com- monest variety here, has smallish, wavy-edged foliage and a strong, verti- Polyscias or panax. cal habit. If you intend to use it for a barrier or border you will need to put the young plants close together. Trim the top growth if you want a bushier specimen. Polyscias is exceedingly hardy, and will tolerate low levels of moisture. Moreover, it is evergreen and there are increasingly attractive varieties available. “Marginata”, for example, has dramatic blotches of bright yellow on the leaf edges. The shrub has achieved a new lease of life as a house plant, especially in America, where there are many cultivars with varied leaf shapes. “Ruffles”, “ parsley” and “spinach” Dracaena fragrans. should give you a clue.

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Press Release Petsilla & Daysekda will be twin- ning it up for Siam, as they take on here are few things in this random foreign pretenders Hulices world that can cut through & Nauris. Tthe general anxiety and stress hanging over nearly every aspect of LETHWEI our lives right now, but Full Metal Somiong 'War' Lukthupfa vs Dojo’s Fight Circus aims to do just Kritsada 'Dream Man' Kongsrichai that with their third installment Five 3-minute rounds of 54kg World tomorrow (Apr 10) from 8:30am Lethwei Championship rules Lethwei at The Sea Galleri by Katathani in action. Thailand’s own Dream Man, Kata Beach. AKA Kritsada Kongsrichai, has been If anything can lift our spirits a staple on the Thai MMA scene it’s Fight Circus, a show where since 2014. Known for his incredible any and all are welcome, very few pace and ability to suplex a house, holds are barred, and is free to view Dream Man is always welcome in on adult streaming site Camsoda, this Dojo. Although a veteran of where viewers are encouraged to multiple disciplines, this will be tip the fighters. his first time under WLC Rules. The Full Metal Dojo guys are But this only excites him more, as showing no signs of slowing down he is a true-blue fighter. Everything and, to the contrary, might very well Image: Full Metal Dojo about this guy screams ‘Human be bringing you an even wackier Headbutting Machine’. Mixing him circus than the first two including a MUAY THAI – 56 KG with first round boxing, second fighters were locked inside to fight? up with Somiong Luktupfah, AKA ‘Wheel of Violence’ and a parking Nong Rose vs round Muay Thai and third round Well, think no more as it happens War, is a violent cocktail all fight lot kickboxing match. Renaud Gurgui MMA. Witness this experimental at Fight Circus 3. fans and party people will want to FC2 culminated in an unforgetta- With over 150 Muay Thai wins to fight code first hand as France’s try. 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Thailand’s Patty wins ANA Inspiration front of New Zealand’s former Patty, who played col- Birdies followed at the fourth, GOLF world number one Ko – who legiate golf at the University sixth, seventh and ninth. stormed from eight adrift of Southern California at Los “I don’t think there wasn’t THAILAND'S PATTY with a sensational 10-under Angeles, padded her overnight an exact moment where I felt Tavatanakit steered a steady 62 for 272. cushion with a chip-in eagle like ‘Ok, this is going to be a course to hold off charging “I had no idea,” Patty said at the par-five second and good one,’” Ko said. “You just Lydia Ko and win the ANA of Ko’s spectacular round, picked up another stroke at have to focus until that last Inspiration on Sunday (Apr which matched the tournament the eighth. putt drops on that last hole.” 4), making her first LPGA record established by Mexican She was unable to take The pace slowed somewhat Patty Tavatanakit. Photo: AFP title a major championship. great Lorena Ochoa in the first advantage of the par-five 11th, on the back nine, where birdies Patty, 21, started the day round in 2006. but left herself less than two at the 10th, 11th and 15th moved victory since the 2018 Medi- Inspiration since Juli Inkster with a five-shot lead and “I just played my own feet for a birdie at the 12th. her within two strokes. heal Championship. in 1984. fired a four-under par 68 game, didn’t look at the lead- Ko, meanwhile, was surg- Ko, who counts two majors Patty, still designated an She’s the fourth wire- at Mission Hills in Rancho erboard at all... I just wanted ing up the board, picking up among her 15 LPGA victories LPGA rookie after the coro- to-wire winner, with no Mirage, California. to play my own game and I three shots in the first two couldn’t find another birdie navirus pandemic disrupted shared overnight leads, and Her 18-under total of did – I did a really good job holes with an opening birdie in the last three holes and her first season on tour, is the the first since Australian 270 put her two strokes in of that today.” and an eagle at the second. remains in search of her first first rookie to win the ANA Karrie Webb in 2000. AFP

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 SPORT 15 Pivotal weekend at both Rosberg’s team wins Extreme E opener ends of the Premier League MOTOR SPORTS as they drew 2-2 at struggling FOOTBALL Newcastle on Sunday and THE 2016 FORMULA ONE dropped to sixth in the table. world champion Nico Ros- Ben Tirebuck [email protected] Despite captain Harry Kane berg’s team won the inaugu- scoring twice they allowed the ral race of the new Extreme ast weekend saw a series Magpies a late equaliser and E championship which was Lewis Hamilton's X44 team of key results in the a crucial point which leaves held in Saudi Arabia last driven by Sebastien Loeb and LPremier League that Newcastle teetering one place Sunday (Apr 4). Cristina Gutierrez. Photo: AFP could well prove very telling above the drop zone. Former Australian rally for the plight of several teams Fulham were on course to champion Molly Taylor and now switch to Senegal’s come season’s end. leapfrog Newcastle but were Swede Johan Kristoffersson, Lac Rose, Greenland, the Undoubtedly the most sur- unable to hang onto a 61st min- a three-time world rallycross Amazon in Brazil and the prising came in the game that ute lead against Aston Villa as winner, shared driving du- glaciers of Tierra del Fuego started the weekend’s action a late collapse saw the Villians ties in the Rosberg X Racing in Argentina. as Chelsea welcomed West West Brom’s goalkeeper Sam Johnston saves from score three in 12-minutes. The electric SUV. It also promotes gender Bromwich Albion to Stamford Chelsea’s Timo Werner during the Baggies’ shock 5-2 Cottagers now sit two points In second came the equality with each team Bridge last Saturday (Apr 3). win at Stamford Bridge last Saturday (Apr 3). Photo: AFP behind the north east club American Andretti team dividing up duties behind The hosts were unbeaten having played a game more. with Catie Munnings and the wheel between male and during Thomas Tuchel’s 14- that completely belied their place but the gap between Brighton lost 1-2 at Man- Timmy Hansen behind the female drivers. game tenure and had only standing in the league. them and the teams above chester United and Burnley 2-3 wheel, with the team created “It’s been pretty cool to conceded a single goal to an Thiago Silva’s 29th minute has decreased and with eight at Southampton, leaving them by seven-time F1 champion be part of the journey, of the opposition player in that time red card certainly did Chelsea games remaining Allardyce three and four points ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Rosberg’s very start of what I think (the other was an own-goal no favours although they looked could yet celebrate his greatest Newcastle respectively. Neither former Mercedes teammate has an amazing future,” said from Chelsea defender Antonio sluggish from the outset and escape yet. are clear of danger but should and title rival, in third. Taylor. Rudiger). struggled to contain their vi- Chelsea slipped to fifth have enough to ensure they Driving for Hamilton’s “It’s an incredible oppor- The Baggies were just one brant opponents who exuded and have temporarily lost their are playing top-flight football X44 team were nine-time tunity for us [female drivers]. place off the bottom of the confidence and scored several grasp on a Champions League again next season. rally world champion Se- If you look at the field, the table and looking odds-on to fine goals. berth as West Ham continued At the top, Manchester City bastien Loeb and Cristina drivers we have here are the ruin manager Sam Allardyce’s “I had three weeks to think their sparkling campaign with continued their march to the Gutierrez who set the fast- best in every motorsport proud record of never being about this game and sort the a thrilling 3-2 win away at title with a relatively straight est time in qualifying last category,” she added. relegated from the top flight. tactics. We said, ‘Let’s go, Wolves on Monday which forward 2-0 win against Leices- Saturday. “It’s been beyond my Football, however, is a let’s go challenge them’ and propelled them one place and ter and Liverpool kept their Extreme E is seeking to expectations. It’s been the funny old game and Saturday’s it worked extremely well,” one point above their illustri- flailing Champions League highlight the environmental best weekend I could think game demonstrated this in a delighted Allardyce said ous west London counterparts. qualification hopes alive with dangers posed to some of the of,” said Alejandro Agag, spades as West Brom ran out post-match. Tottenham lost valuable a resounding 3-0 thumping of world’s most remote regions. the entrepreneur behind the 5-2 winners with a performance His team remain in 19th ground in their top four chase a dejected looking Arsenal. The competition will project. AFP

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UFC Champion set for fighting reality show tures professional MMA fighters gards to the announcement. on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, MMA as they train and compete against It’s welcomed news for Vol- which he won via split decision. one another, while living in the kanovski, who trained for years With back-to-back wins over the THE BRIGHT UFC SPOTLIGHT same house in Las Vegas. out of Tiger Muay Thai & MMA consensus best UFC featherweight is set to shine on one of the pro- At the conclusion of the sea- Training Camp in Chalong. His champion of all time, Volkanovski motion’s Phuket-trained athletes. son, Volkanovski and Ortega will fight with Ortega was originally will look to make a statement According to ESPN’s Brett square off in a five-round fight scheduled for UFC 260 in Las against Ortega, who lost to Hol- Okamoto, UFC featherweight for the featherweight (66kg) title. Vegas, which took place on March loway by TKO in 2018. champion Alexander ‘The Great’ A date for the bout has yet to be 27, but he was forced out of the The California native is now Volkanovski (22-1) will be one announced, but Volkanovski wasted bout after testing positive for three years removed from the first of two coaches, along with Brian no time to show his excitement. COVID-19. loss of his career. He came back Ortega (15-1), for the 29th season “Would you look at that… This will be the Aussie’s sec- with a vengeance in October last of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ (TUF) Looks like we in Vegas for a ond title defense, following his year, earning a unanimous decision reality series. while!!” he wrote in an Instagram five-round war against former victory over ‘The Korean Zombie’ Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski. The long-running show, fea- post last Saturday (Apr 3), in re- champion Max Holloway last July Chan San Jung. JP Mestanza Photo: Hip Panakom Santayanon

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