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Orca Whale spotted in the seas off Phuket

The Orca aka “Killer Whale” has been spotted in the sea on the west coast of Phuket. The VDO and picture were captured by the Facebook user named “Phairot Kong.”
For this impressive discovery, Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine activist, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Fishery at Kasetsart University and an official advisor to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) commented that this type of whale has been spotted for the past 20 years in Thailand.
People often misunderstand that the orca whales can only be found at the poles but they actually live in the tropical areas as well and hunt different types of food.
The ones living at the poles hunt for seal while the group living in the middle of the ocean hunt for baby whales and dolphins and those living in the tropical zone hunt for sharks and rays.
The Orca male can grow up to 6-8 meters long with a weight of 3-4 tons. They usually stay in a group of 5 – 6 or more. The orca is the fastest mammal in the sea and can swim faster than 50 km/hour.
“I used to dive in Papua New Guinea which was hotter than Thailand and the orcas living nearby always swam back to the same spot hunting sharks,” Dr.Thon said.
“In Thailand, there’s a report about orcas being found near the Similan Islands about 20 years ago and there were some people continuously spotting the orcas over the past few years.”
“Though they are a carnivore hunting animal there’s no record of killer whales attacking human before. The orcas in this area usually hunt for sharks and rays. There’s nothing to be worried about but we should be glad that this group of whale remain in Thai sea and come back to visit Phuket from time to time,” he added.
PHOTO: Phairot Kong
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111 people arrested at Koh Pha Ngan party for allegedly violating Covid-19 restrictions

Police raided a party in Koh Pha Ngan and arrested 111 on charges of violating Covid-19 disease control measures under the Emergency Decree. Immigration police and tourist police raided the event at Three Sixty Bar, a venue on a hilltop near Mae Haad Beach on the island known for its 360 degree view.
Out of the 111 people arrested, 89 are foreigners and 20 are Thais. Police say 2 other people admitted to organising the party and were charged with colluding in operating an entertainment venue without permission. All 111 people were taken to the police station for legal action.
According to chief of Surat Thani immigration, police heard about party tickets being sold online. The bar wasn’t exactly discrete about hosting an event. Various posts were made on Facebook advertising the “360 Blast & Addict Party” with DJs on 2 dance floors, a music line up until 2am and a “Crazy Market” with clothes, jewelry and food.
Surat Thani Governor also says strict legal action will be taken against the partygoers and breaches of Covid-19 restrictions will not be tolerated.
SOURCE: Bangkok Post | PR Surat
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Massage shops and spas in Chon Buri get the “okay” to reopen

Massage shops and spas as well as other similar venues in Chon Buri will be allowed to reopen after being closed for nearly a month due to strict Covid-19 control measures. Massage and spa workers gathered earlier this week, calling on the government to allow their businesses to reopen.
Along with massage shops and spas, tattoo studios and beauty clinics are also allowed to reopen, but must abide by Covid-19 prevention measures like checking customers’ temperatures, supplying hand sanitiser and enforcing social distancing.
Pattaya News notes that gyms, pools, fitness centres, saunas and massage shops offering “soapies” are not included in the order.
Although Chon Buri has gone 6 consecutive days without a local Covid-19 case, it is still classified as a “red zone.” The Centre for Covid-19 Situation will hold a meeting on Friday and will discuss whether to reclassify the province as an “orange zone,” allowing tourists to visit without permission from a district official.
SOURCE: Pattaya News
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