What Phuket, Thailand, looks like now after Covid-19 closed borders

Devastating footage shows derelict shopping malls and empty beaches at one of Thailand‘s most iconic tourism destinations, as the nation’s economy is ravaged by the pandemic. Thailand banned virtually all tourists from entering the country in April 2020 to curb the spread of Covid, but the impact had a catastrophic impact on the tourist-driven economy. … Read more

Amber Gill dumps secret boyfriend after discovering he’s a thug who was jailed over attack

Amber Gill has dumped her secret boyfriend after discovering he’s a thug who was found guilty of a brutal nightclub attack in Leeds that left the victim brain damaged. The Love Island star, 23, ended the relationship with Rory Colhoun after being told by MailOnline that he was jailed for four years in 2017 for … Read more

Husky ignores ‘armed raider’ during training exercise in Thai jewel store

Guard dog FAIL: Lucky the Husky SLEEPS through ‘armed robbery’ at his owner’s jewellery store (but at least it was just a training session) Worawut Lomwanawong was testing security at his jewellery store in Chang Ma He expected his pet Husky Lucky to leap to his defence when a ‘gunman’ arrived During the practice ‘hold-up’, … Read more

Why IS Covid in retreat around the world? Global cases fell by 16% last week

The coronavirus pandemic appears to be firmly in retreat around the world, with every corner of the globe seeing infections fall except the Middle East. World Health Organization (WHO) figures show the number of new Covid cases fell by 16 per cent worldwide last week to 2.7million. It marks the fifth consecutive week infections have dropped … Read more

Experts confirm stone found in trucker’s £1 sea snail snack IS a rare Melo pearl worth £70,000 

Gemologists have confirmed that a small orange stone found by a Thai truck driver in his £1 sea snail snack is a rare Melo pearl that could be worth more than £70,000. Monthian Jansuk, 40, found the rare orange Melo pearl inside seafood after paying 50 baht (£1.20) for the ‘apple snail’ shell from a market … Read more

Jessica Alves prepares for ‘life changing’ cosmetic procedure

Jessica Alves is wheeled into surgery for ‘life changing’ cosmetic procedure after completing two-week quarantine at a Bangkok hospital By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 10:11 GMT, 17 February 2021 | Updated: 10:11 GMT, 17 February 2021 Jessica Alves was wheeled into surgery on Thursday after flying to Thailand for her latest cosmetic procedure.  The … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Belinda Carlisle says don’t run – you’ll pay the price later

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Belinda Carlisle says don’t run — you’ll pay the price later Belinda Carlisle who lives in Thailand, found fame as lead singer of The Go-Go’s The 62-year-old admits she took her health for granted when she was younger She now has a torn meniscus in one knee, and … Read more

Hungry snake tries to eat a Thai man’s cat

I feel like kitten tonight! Hungry 10ft snake tries to snatch cat from garden but owner dashes to the pet’s rescue This is the moment a Thai pet owner rescues his cat from a hungry snake The unnamed man spotted the snake slithering across his yard towards the cat The cat, noticing the impending danger, … Read more

Brexit visa rules for Tenerife and insurance refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues

Brexit visa rules for Tenerife and insurance refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021  The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice on booking a South-East Asia backpacking trip and … Read more