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Thaksin apologises over ‘Tak Bai massacre’
Thaksin apologises over ‘Tak Bai massacre’
NARATHIWAT: Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra apologised yesterday (Feb 23) over the deaths of scores of Muslim protesters who suffocated in army trucks two decades ago in the country’s south.
Fire at old warehouse in Wichit
Fire at old warehouse in Wichit
PHUKET: Firefighters swiftly responded to a blaze at an old warehouse in Wichit on Saturday morning (Feb 22), bringing the fire under control within 30 minutes.
Interview: Anthony Mackie Entering a Brave New World
Interview: Anthony Mackie Entering a Brave New World
Over recent years we have seen a few batons passed on in the Marvel universe. Jeremy Renner passed the Hawkeye baton to Hailee Steinfeld while Florence Pugh inherited the Black Window mantel from Scarlett Johansson.
Making AI Sing
Making AI Sing
How should you talk to AI? Back in 2023, we learned there was a magic formula for instructing thinking machines. The ‘Perfect Prompt’ included not just the task, but also the context of your request, the persona the AI should adopt, your desired output format, its intended audience and an example.
Patama signals readiness for top Thai sports role
Patama signals readiness for top Thai sports role
OLYMPICS: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has said she will be ready to take over the helm of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand if she receives support from sports associations.
Officials target drug problems at Rawai sea gypsy village
Officials target drug problems at Rawai sea gypsy village
PHUKET: Officials from Muang District Office are ramping up efforts to prevent and solve drug-related issues in the sea gypsy community in Rawai in the hope of introducing initiatives that will have a long lasting effect.
Thai firms to roll out GenAI this year
Thai firms to roll out GenAI this year
BANGKOK: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will reach the deployment stage for business value this year, transitioning from use in pilot projects in 2024, according to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thailand.
Lobsters grind out vital point in tense encounter
Lobsters grind out vital point in tense encounter
FOOTBALL: New Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) coach Akarat ‘M’ Naunla-ong will find little to enthuse over in yesterday’s (Feb 22) goalless draw with Yala City FC. However, on reflection, he may well be relieved to escape with a clean sheet and a point that edges the Lobsters closer to safety.
Wichit to host ‘Safe Food Festival’ to boost local economy
Wichit to host ‘Safe Food Festival’ to boost local economy
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality will hold its 18th Safe Food Festival this coming week to help boost the grassroots economy and to promote the region’s multicultural culinary heritage.
Don’t be duped: Scam calls cost Phuket B413mn in one year
Don’t be duped: Scam calls cost Phuket B413mn in one year
PHUKET: More than 5,500 people in Phuket fell victim to scam calls and online fraud last year, with reported losses soaring to B413 million, Pol Col Kritsada Manawongsakun, Director of Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Region 5 branch, has confirmed.
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
TAPLEJUNG: They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development.
Venturing into the dark
Venturing into the dark
We have had more than enough exorcism horrors and thrillers over the years but the one thing they have all lacked have been originality or the power to make their audience walk away from the cinema deep in thought.
Zhang Weili: From underdog to history maker
Zhang Weili: From underdog to history maker
MMA: Zhang Weili, the first-ever Chinese UFC world champion, proved once again why she’s among the sport’s elite fighters by successfully retaining her strawweight title in the co-main event of UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia on Feb 9.
Rotary donates B1.9mn X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital
Rotary donates B1.9mn X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital
PHUKET: Rotary Club of Meuang Rae Phuket, known by its Rotary designation as District 3330, in collaboration with its partners, has donated a B1.9 million X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital to enhance its medical capabilities.
LGBTQIA+: Thailand celebrates with Pride
LGBTQIA+: Thailand celebrates with Pride
Celebrated by the UK in February each year, Pride History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles, victories, and ongoing journey of the LGBTQ+ community. While many associate Pride with parades and celebrations, Thailand’s LGBTQ+ history runs much deeper - shaped by cultural, political, and social movements that have gradually paved the way for greater acceptance and legal recognition.
Insurance industry forecast to increase 2-3% in 2025
Insurance industry forecast to increase 2-3% in 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand's insurance industry is projected to grow by 2-3% this year, driven by increasing public awareness of rising medical inflation, an ageing society and the extension of the health insurance coverage age to 80, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
Phuket calls for change in government procurement pricing policy
Phuket calls for change in government procurement pricing policy
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged the Comptroller General’s Department to adjust the median price for government procurement in the province, citing concerns that current rates discourage contractors and lead to project abandonment.  
Phuket Andaman FC appoint new manager
Phuket Andaman FC appoint new manager
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) have moved swiftly to appoint a new manager following the departure of Coach Tum, Phuwanart Saengsri.
Thai Immigration biometric system no longer functioning
Thai Immigration biometric system no longer functioning
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau failed to collect the biometric data of about 17 million travellers who entered and exited Thailand last year after the system reached its maximum capacity, according to People’s Party deputy leader Rangsiman Rome.
‘Recreational forest’ change allows vendors at Freedom Beach
‘Recreational forest’ change allows vendors at Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Businesses and small vendors will be allowed to operate on an area of more than 41 rai at Freedom Beach that has been reclassified by the Royal Forest Department as ‘Recreational Forest’.