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The Mythos moment: AI so dangerous you can’t have it
The Mythos moment: AI so dangerous you can’t have it
When tech giants locked in cut-throat competition don’t release their latest products, and governments bent on AI supremacy pivot from breakneck acceleration to regulation, you know something momentous is happening.
‘Don’t understand it, but it looks fun’: cricket bowls Japan over
‘Don’t understand it, but it looks fun’: cricket bowls Japan over
JAPAN: Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan’s brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games.
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket on Friday (May 15) to accelerate solutions to key marine tourism infrastructure issues as Thailand moves ahead with plans to position itself as an ASEAN cruise hub.
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
BANGKOK: Thailand's automotive and auto parts associations are urging the government to impose steep import duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that once the EV3.5 incentive scheme ends, a surge in imports could severely damage the domestic car industry.
Rawai cracks Phuket’s coconut waste problem
Rawai cracks Phuket’s coconut waste problem
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality is ramping up its efforts to tackle Phuket’s growing waste problem by turning discarded coconut husks from tourist beaches into eco-friendly fertiliser and community income opportunities.
Body of missing police investigator recovered at Nai Thon
Body of missing police investigator recovered at Nai Thon
PHUKET: The body of a young police investigator who was swept out to sea while swimming at Nai Thon Beach on Friday evening has been recovered.
Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City's 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday (May 16).
At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision
At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision
BANGKOK: Eight people have been confirmed dead and at least 35 injured following a collision between a train and a passenger bus near the Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon (May 16).
Phuket pushes stronger family networks through ‘Family Vaccine’ project
Phuket pushes stronger family networks through ‘Family Vaccine’ project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening family relationships and social welfare networks across the island, with more than 220 participants joining the province’s ‘2026 Family Day, Family Assembly and Women’s Assembly’ event held earlier this week.
Officials review troubled B140mn The Park Khao Lak project
Officials review troubled B140mn The Park Khao Lak project
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Mr Suwit Phansengiam chaired a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall this week to review audit findings into the development and management of The Park Khao Lak project in Phang Nga, following mounting online criticism over the condition and use of the beachfront tourism site.
Swap Connect Event
Swap Connect Event
Bring your preloved clothes, shoes, items you no longer need, and exchange them for something useful from others. Connect with people, help community and refresh your wardrobe in an eco-friendly way. - DIY soft toys workshop - Aerial Silk & Lyra performances - “Hard to recycle” collection stand by The Litter Club Network - Good vibes, DJ, music and many more..Time: 11.00 - 15.00 Venue: Junkyard Theatre Phuket SWAP  SHARE SUSTAIN 
Weather warning to remain in effect
Weather warning to remain in effect
PHUKET: A weather warning issued for Phuket will remain in effect through Monday (May 18), with authorities urging residents and tourists to stay alert for flash floods, landslides, flooding and dangerous sea conditions as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across the island.
Man swept out to sea, feared drowned at Nai Thon
Man swept out to sea, feared drowned at Nai Thon
PHUKET: Rescue workers are searching for the body of a man believed to have drowned after being swept out to sea by strong waves at Nai Thon Beach in Thalang last night (May 15).
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
FOOTBALL: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said on Thursday (May 14).
Prasan Gateway Int’l School
Prasan Gateway Int’l School
Prasan Gateway International School (PGIS) is a premier international school in Chalong, catering to children aged 2 to 14 years from Nursery through Lower Secondary. Combining the IEYC, IPC, and the Oxford Int’l Curriculum, PGIS offers a warm, project-based learning environment. With a strong focus on small class sizes for personalized attention and seamless pathway for global academic success.
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
ALL SPORTS: A major sports and recreation event encouraging Phuket residents to pursue a healthier and more active lifestyle took place recently and is scheduled to finish tomorrow (May 17).
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
PHUKET: A British man accused of supplying the firearm used in the fatal shooting of an Iraqi national in Patong earlier this year has been arrested in Pattaya, police have confirmed.
Phuket pushes sustainable living vision through public-private partnership
Phuket pushes sustainable living vision through public-private partnership
PHUKET: Phuket is positioning itself as a future model city for sustainable living through closer collaboration between government agencies, businesses and international partners, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn said at a sustainability-focused networking event held in Thalang on Thursday (May 14).
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
PHUKET: Thailand is aiming to position itself as Southeast Asia’s leading cruise hub under a new ‘Two-Coast Strategy’ unveiled at a major tourism forum in Phuket on Thursday (May 14).
Phuket pushes AI use in government administration
Phuket pushes AI use in government administration
PHUKET: Local officials are pushing ahead with the use of artificial intelligence in government administration, with provincial officers this week attending a workshop aimed at improving public services and reducing paperwork delays through AI technology.