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Spectrum shortage prompts fears of mobile data crisis
Spectrum shortage prompts fears of mobile data crisis
BANGKOK: The mobile spectrum could suffer a shortage by the end of the year, threatening internet speeds, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned.
Phuket Kebaya Festival celebrates Peranakan heritage
Phuket Kebaya Festival celebrates Peranakan heritage
PHUKET: A parade of music, colour and culture marked the grand opening of the ‘Phuket Creative City: Kebaya Festival 2025’ on Saturday (Sept 20), celebrating the island’s Baba and Peranakan heritage while promoting Thailand’s cultural identity on the global stage.
Police seize ‘loud exhaust’ motorbikes
Police seize ‘loud exhaust’ motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have seized six modified motorcycles illegally fitted with loud exhaust pipes during a night patrol in Phuket Town
Calf rescued from 5-metre well in Thalang
Calf rescued from 5-metre well in Thalang
PHUKET: Rescue workers in Thalang successfully pulled a young calf to safety last Friday morning (Sept 19) after it fell into a 5-metre-deep well in a grassy field in Srisoothorn.
Worker injured in transformer explosion in Patong
Worker injured in transformer explosion in Patong
PHUKET: A Myanmar construction worker was injured yesterday (Sept 21) when a steel frame he was dismantling struck a power transformer and caused it to explode in the heart of Patong.
Bahraini man missing, presumed drowned at Karon
Bahraini man missing, presumed drowned at Karon
PHUKET: A Bahraini tourist is presumed drowned after being swept away by strong currents at Karon Beach on Friday evening (Sept 19) despite red flags warning swimmers to stay out of the water.
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released on Sept 15.
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
RUGBY: Ellie Kildunne marked her return from concussion with two tries as England saw off a spirited France 35-17 in their Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol yesterday (Sept 20).
ChatGPT 5: The End of AI
ChatGPT 5: The End of AI
Remember when AIs were going to improve themselves at the speed of light, achieve superintelligence and pave the world with data centres? That was supposed to happen about now.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
BANGKOK: Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Australia skipper Cummins says ‘hopeful’ he’ll take part in Ashes
Australia skipper Cummins says ‘hopeful’ he’ll take part in Ashes
CRICKET: Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday (Sept 19) he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
BANGKOK: The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
PHUKET: Lifeguards on Patong Beach carried out dozens of rescues and first aid responses in August, with nearly 100 incidents recorded both during the day and at night, according to figures released by Patong Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.
Phuket honours businesses with Human Rights Certificates
Phuket honours businesses with Human Rights Certificates
PHUKET: Eleven Phuket businesses have been formally recognised for their commitment to respecting human rights in their operations, receiving Certificates of Completion (Business & Human Rights) at a provincial ceremony.
Phuket athletes hailed for achievements
Phuket athletes hailed for achievements
ALL SPORTS: Officials have hailed the standard of sporting prowess among Phuket residents, praising athletes of all ages and abilties who have collectively won more than 100 medals at a variety of national sporting competitions in the past 12 months.
Police arrest call-centre mule suspect on Phuket roadside
Police arrest call-centre mule suspect on Phuket roadside
PHUKET: A man wanted for opening mule bank accounts for a call-centre fraud gang that swindled victims out of more than B10 million has been arrested by Phuket Highway Police.
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
PHUKET: Phuket motorists are burning through more than 1 million litres of fuel every day, and that number is only going to get higher, the Chief of the Ministry of Energy Phuket office has warned.
The Long Walk goes the distance
The Long Walk goes the distance
When someone mentions films based on the works of Stephen King normally your mind goes straight to the classic horror films – It, Carrie, Pet Semetary, etc. People seem to forget that King’s work has also been responsible for cinematic masterpieces like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Now another film need to be added to that second list because The Long Walk is sheer cinematic brilliance.
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
BANGKOK: Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton today (Sept 20), while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.