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Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has declared the island on course to become “Thailand’s first AI prototype city” after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to use the AI robot ‘Dinsaw’ (‘Pencil Robot’) at local government hospitals.
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
SUNDANCE: Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died yesterday (Sept 16) at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
MUAY THAI: The 37th edition of the Phuket Vocational College Art of Muay Thai comeptition was launched last Friday (Sept 12).
Senate boosts parental leave
Senate boosts parental leave
BANGKOK: The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.
Woman killed, struck by bus, then pickup
Woman killed, struck by bus, then pickup
PHUKET: A 28-year-old woman was killed early yesterday morning (Sept 16) after her motorcycle collided with a bus before she was struck by a pickup truck on Thepkasattri Rd in Koh Kaew.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Aims For B550bn During Next High Season, Highway Chase Nets 200K Meth Pills || Sept 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Aims For B550bn During Next High Season, Highway Chase Nets 200K Meth Pills || Sept 16
PHUKET XTRA - September 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Business Networking - Oct 2025
Phuket Business Networking - Oct 2025
Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBN is all about. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and pizza. Location - Oasis Bar, Koh Kaew, starting 5pm. Register your attendance here or call Jason - 086 479 7471.
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand, which operates Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket), has again held no official memorial services in Phuket to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269.
Singapore Education Talk 2025 by SG Gateway
Singapore Education Talk 2025 by SG Gateway
Phuket! Join us at Singapore Education Talk 2025 by SG Gateway. 19 September 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM. Held at Bayaco Phuket. Discover opportunities to study in Singapore — from language courses, study camps, bachelor’s and master’s programs — with direct insights from: Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), James Cook University (Singapore Campus), PSB Academy, 3dsense Media School and NTU & SMU Camp (Dec 2025). Register now: https://forms.gle/d4fiuW86hXMC8dHz8
Phuket launches road safety drive for locals and tourists
Phuket launches road safety drive for locals and tourists
PHUKET: Phuket officials have stepped up efforts to improve road safety for both residents and visitors with a series of initiatives, including a seminar on safety guidelines and a new helmet awareness campaign.
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
PHUKET: Four men have been arrested in Patong after Kathu District officials raided an illegal dice gambling den hidden behind a chicken coop.
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from Chaiyaphum Province staged a promotional event in Phuket yesterday (Sept 15) to showcase its rice and other quality agricultural products, aiming to expand markets and strengthen farmer incomes through value-added processing.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
BANGKOK: Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate “mule accounts”, which have been affecting innocent citizens.
Seaplane port to open in Trang
Seaplane port to open in Trang
BANGKOK; The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand plans to open a seaplane port in the southern province of Trang later this year.
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
DOHA: Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha yesterday (Sept 15) following last week’s deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.
Woman found dead at Cherng Talay area hotel
Woman found dead at Cherng Talay area hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman found in her hotel room at a  hotel in a resort complex in Cherng Talay yesterday afternoon (Sept 15).
CIB seizes 200,000 meth pills after highway chase in Phang Nga
CIB seizes 200,000 meth pills after highway chase in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers seized more than 200,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) after intercepting a pickup truck during a high-speed chase in Takua Pa District yesterday (Sept 15).
Cabinet list to go to King this week
Cabinet list to go to King this week
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed the new Cabinet list is complete and will be submitted for royal endorsement within the week.
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
PHUKET: The first day of registration for the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) election saw a lively atmosphere yesterday (Sept 15), with two major teams entering the race to lead the subdistrict through what promises to be a closely watched contest.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Officially Opens, Weeding Out Cannabis Shops, Patong Parking Crackdown || Sept 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Officially Opens, Weeding Out Cannabis Shops, Patong Parking Crackdown || Sept 15
PHUKET XTRA - September 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand