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Kang rules in Ant-Man ‘Quantumania’
Kang rules in Ant-Man ‘Quantumania’
The Marvel universe once again rolls on, this time with a shift away from some of the newer characters as one of the fan favourites – Ant-Man (Paul Rudd – ‘Role Models’) – returns to the screen in ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’. And while Marvel may be hoping this draws some of the old fans back to the series, they might also find that this is a film that divides audiences. Because while it sees the franchise at last introduce a worthy villain there is very little else working for it.
Sek Loso gets Rasada Music Festival underway
Sek Loso gets Rasada Music Festival underway
PHUKET: Celebrity Thai rocker Sek Loso performed live on stage last night at the grand opening of the three-day ‘Rasada Music Festival 2023’, which continues through tomorrow night (Feb 19).
Perfect Pairing at Kamala Open Bowls Championship
Perfect Pairing at Kamala Open Bowls Championship
BOWLS: With competition season in full swing at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club, the latest “major” tournament to take place was the 12th Phuket Open Pairs Championship last Friday (Feb 10).
Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts
Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts
UNITED STATES: Microsoft’s nascent Bing chatbot turning testy or even threatening is likely because it essentially mimics what it learned from online conversations, analysts and academics said on Friday (Feb 17).
Latest ‘triad’ network boss faces charges
Latest ‘triad’ network boss faces charges
BANGKOK: Police are preparing to press charges against another accused triad leader over his involvement in another shady business network in Thailand that founded an unlicensed Chinese association and a business school that illegally brought Chinese into the kingdom.
More ‘step test’ water outages announced
More ‘step test’ water outages announced
PHUKET: Residents and businesses along the northern section of Wiset Rd in Rawai will suffer a second water outage on Monday night (Feb 20) after suffering a step test outage earlier in the day.
MRTA to consider alterations to Phuket light rail project
MRTA to consider alterations to Phuket light rail project
PHUKET: Officials from the Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) will be in Phuket next week to conduct a series of “small group meetings” with local residents about the Phuket light rail project, the MRTA announced through Facebook today (Feb 17). The publication was then shared by the Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Investigation into viral brawl video, Baby crocs, Artificial coral reef installation || February 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Investigation into viral brawl video, Baby crocs, Artificial coral reef installation || February 17
PHUKET XTRA - February 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong Police investigate Bangla brawl after video goes viral
Patong Police investigate Bangla brawl after video goes viral
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched an investigation after a video of a Bangla Rd brawl going viral on social media. The fight is beleived to have started after a security guard interfered into an argument between a male and a female tourist. The incident allegedly has nothing to do with street racing and road rage which is a separate case to be investigated by Patong Police.
Russian man found in weak condition in stolen pickup at Nai Thon
Russian man found in weak condition in stolen pickup at Nai Thon
PHUKET: A Russian man has been taken to Thalang Hospital after he was found in a weakened condition in a pickup truck parked at Nai Thon Beach with the doors locked.
Snooker top guns to vie for 6-red title
Snooker top guns to vie for 6-red title
SNOOKER: The group stage of next month’s B11 million Pathum Thani 6-red World Championship 2023 will feature a mouth-watering clash between current world No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan and Thai snooker legend Wattana Pu-Ob-Orm.
Governor touts ‘Travel Link’ Big Data tourism intelligence platform
Governor touts ‘Travel Link’ Big Data tourism intelligence platform
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is calling for all tourism-related business to make use of the ‘Big Data’ tourism statistics information centre called ‘Travel Link’ as a platform to use in forming business strategies to help the island’s tourism industry not only recover, but also perform better and be more competitive in the years to come.
Jellyfish warning at Phuket beaches
Jellyfish warning at Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Signs have been posted at beaches along Phuket’s west coast warning visitors of jellyfish in the waters following a rising number of tourists being stung by the marine creatures.
Calls for scrutiny of tourism fund
Calls for scrutiny of tourism fund
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are concerned about the transparency of the Tourism Promotion Fund, which is estimated to have a budget of more than B13 billion from the B300 tourism fee collected from international visitors.
US, allies plan ‘big’ Russia sanctions for war anniversary
US, allies plan ‘big’ Russia sanctions for war anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and its allies plan a major array of new sanctions against Russia for the Feb 24 anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official said yesterday (Feb 16).
Artificial reef blocks installed off Koh Maithon
Artificial reef blocks installed off Koh Maithon
PHUKET: A project spearheaded by local Rotary clubs saw 39 blocks of artificial corals installed at a reef off Koh Maithon to help the ailing reef to thrive.
Warriors down Andaman in last ball thriller
Warriors down Andaman in last ball thriller
CRICKET: The Patong Warriors made it back-to back victories in the T-20 league last Sunday (Feb 12), marginally edging out Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) in the final ball of the contest to pull off a stunning 5-wicket victory in front of a packed house at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Sports month aims to develop government relations
Sports month aims to develop government relations
ALL SPORTS: A month-long series of sporting contests between government departments in Phuket has been confirmed, with the goal of developing relations and the overall health of government agencies on the island.
Man arrested for selling baby crocs on TikTok
Man arrested for selling baby crocs on TikTok
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office have raided a home in Srisoonthorn where 22 baby freshwater crocodiles were being kept to be sold illegally via TikTok.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hit-and-run drivers caught, Sarasin Bridge Festival || February 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hit-and-run drivers caught, Sarasin Bridge Festival || February 16
PHUKET XTRA - February 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand