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Anutin unveils chip hub vision
Anutin unveils chip hub vision
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has unveiled a plan to position Thailand as ASEAN’s hub for advanced chip manufacturing, with the goal of producing “Made in Thailand” semiconductors by 2050.
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
BANGKOK: Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to a major Indian travel agency.
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
PHUKET: WBO International Welterweight champion Colin Cairney remains in a coma in Phuket after suffering a severe head injury when he fell from the back of a moving tuk-tuk in Patong in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 14).
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
PHUKET: Officials from the Ombudsman’s office, Phuket authorities, police and forestry agencies have inspected the disputed Nui Beach area in Karon following complaints of illegal encroachment on protected forest land and obstruction of public access.
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
PHUKET: Six modified motorbikes were seized during a late-night operation targeting illegal street racing at Laem Dinso in Wichit, police have confirmed.
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Lifeguards have issued a warning after highly venomous Portuguese Man-o-War, also called ‘bluebottles’, were detected at three popular beaches on Phuket's southwest coast.
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari yesterday (June 14) at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak.
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led provincial officials, members of the judiciary, military and police officers, and residents in a ceremony honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phuket Provincial Hall on Saturday morning (June 13).
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a Myanmar national accused of fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker in Rawai before fleeing Phuket, with the suspect allegedly confessing that jealousy over a girlfriend was the motive for the attack.
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Immigration officers have arrested a Russian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud and document forgery offences that caused losses of more than B150 million, after tracking him to a luxury villa in Phuket.
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
BANGKOK: Thousands of Thais gathered at Sanam Luang yesterday (June 14) to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, on the first day the Royal Household Bureau opened public access for mourners to offer tribute before her portrait and sign condolence books.
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
PHUKET: A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the alleged encroachment of more than four rai of protected forest land at Khao Toh Sae, better known as ‘Monkey Hill’ in Phuket town, where authorities found cleared land and a makeshift shelter constructed without permission.
Russia’s conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
Russia’s conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
WARSAW: After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young bank worker spent weeks avoiding the Moscow metro.
Phuket steps up teen pregnancy campaign
Phuket steps up teen pregnancy campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up efforts to prevent teenage pregnancy, with authorities promoting greater access to counselling services, including the national 1663 hotline for people facing unplanned pregnancies.
When Not to Use AI
When Not to Use AI
A friend asked if I could help him use AI to save time and cut costs at his Phuket business. I didn’t take the job, and the reasons why might save you time and money too.
B200bn energy scheme raises concerns
B200bn energy scheme raises concerns
BANGKOK: The plan to allocate B200 billion towards energy transition, focusing on rooftop solar systems and battery-powered vehicles, has raised concerns among economists and lawmakers over transparency and feasibility.
Decision Fatigue: Why Your Brain Quits Before You Do
Decision Fatigue: Why Your Brain Quits Before You Do
Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, many of us have already made a surprising number of decisions. Should I get up? Should I press snooze? Am I working out, or am I suddenly very committed to “recovery”?
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
PHUKET: Officials are advancing plans to widen the main road from Thepkrasattri Bridge, which leads from the mainland onto the island, and the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai.