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Which AI assistant should you trust with your life?
Which AI assistant should you trust with your life?
It’s been a while since your first fling with ChatGPT. AI’s breakneck evolution has now seen the emergence of a crop of aspiring rivals – names like Llama, Grok and DeepSeek. So is it time to trade in ChatGPT for a younger model?
Phuket targets child sex exploitation in tourist areas
Phuket targets child sex exploitation in tourist areas
PHUKET: Local authorities in Phuket have launched a new campaign to strengthen child protection in the tourism sector, focusing on preventing child sexual exploitation in high-tourist areas.
K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%
K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%
BANGKOK: GDP growth this year could be as low as 1.2% or even less if the government fails to clinch a deal with the US that ensures the reciprocal tariff is competitive with those granted to neighbouring countries, said Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
PHUKET: In a landmark move to diversify its tourism offerings and strengthen cultural ties with India, Phuket provincial officials are preparing to host Thailand’s first-ever ‘Ganesha Chaturthi’ festival.
Plans afoot for Thailand’s first suspension bridge to serve Phuket
Plans afoot for Thailand’s first suspension bridge to serve Phuket
PHUKET: Thailand could soon see its first-ever suspension bridge, linking Phuket to the mainland province of Phang Nga, as part of a major infrastructure upgrade to the region’s key highway.
Officials raid illegal ‘homestay’ off Phuket
Officials raid illegal ‘homestay’ off Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Marine Office and Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai-MECC 3) have uncovered what they called an illegally constructed homestay off the east coast of Phuket.
Superman flies high to get DC back on track
Superman flies high to get DC back on track
When James Gunn took over the DC Cinematic Universe it had an immediate impact. Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Henry Cavill all gone from their roles of Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman, respectively.
‘I’m not an old guy’: Usyk says age won’t matter in Dubois bout
‘I’m not an old guy’: Usyk says age won’t matter in Dubois bout
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk has slammed claims that his age could be the decisive factor in today’s (July 19) undisputed world heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois.
AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
WASHINGTON: After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding US$3,000 (B97,000) to suppress an AI-generated nude image of him.
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
PHUKET: Phuket MPs Chalermpong Saengdee and Thitikan Thitipruethikul have called on the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to investigate the financial dealings of the private foundation that operates the Big Buddha viewpoint.
Phuket Business Networking - Aug 2025
Phuket Business Networking - Aug 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.
Kanchanaburi to host King’s Cup
Kanchanaburi to host King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Kanchanaburi has been selected as the host venue of the King’s Cup football tournament this year.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Panel calls for new tourism investment
BANGKOK: Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to host its first-ever ‘Parn Hin Festival @ Phuket 2025’, a new multi-disciplinary event that brings together music, sports, arts and artificial intelligence (AI).
New app spotlights Phuket’s buses
New app spotlights Phuket’s buses
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting ‘Phuket OneMap’, a digital platform aimed at improving access to public transport across the island. The smart mobility service consolidates live route data and bus schedules into a single, user-friendly portal, supporting trip planning for both tourists and local residents.
Legend Michael Bisping to Host Exclusive Two-Day Event
Legend Michael Bisping to Host Exclusive Two-Day Event
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA is proud to welcome UFC Hall of Famer and former Middleweight World Champion Michael “The Count” Bisping for an exclusive two-day seminar this August 9 & 10, 2025—marking his first-ever appearance at our world-renowned facility. After winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 3, he made history by becoming the first British fighter to capture UFC gold! Bisping retired with 30 professional wins, including 20 victories in the UFC—solidifying his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Saturday, August 9 (Start 11:00am) Meet & Greet with Michael Bisping (with photo opportunities) Open Workout – Watch Bisping hit pads and share stories from inside the Octagon Merchandise Signing Session. Sunday, August 10 (Start 11:00am) Technical Seminar: Learn from the former champion as he shares his signature approach that made him one of MMA’a elite.  PLUS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AND MERCH SIGNING For more info and bookings - bangtaomuaythai.com/legend-michael-bisping-to-host-exclusive-two-day-event-at-bangtao-muay-thai-mma
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Tourism Gets Off-Season Boost, Phuket Road Safety Under Fire, Senate Scandal || July 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Tourism Gets Off-Season Boost, Phuket Road Safety Under Fire, Senate Scandal || July 18
PHUKET XTRA - July 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
No agreement yet over Big Buddha reopening conditions
No agreement yet over Big Buddha reopening conditions
PHUKET: The Abbott of Wat Kata and the local residents still living in the shadow of the deadly landslide below the Big Buddha Viewpoint that struck in August last year have both yet to agree on a set of conditions set out by Phuket branch of Royal Forest Department (RFD Phuket) ‒ which legally owns the land the Big Buddha sits on ‒ in order for teh Big BUddha Viewpoint to reopen to tourists.
Australian man found dead at Patong hotel
Australian man found dead at Patong hotel
PHUKET: An Australian man was found dead inside his hotel bathroom in Patong this morning (July 18), in what police believe to be a case of natural causes.
Disaster chief silent on ‘lessons learned’ on Phuket road safety
Disaster chief silent on ‘lessons learned’ on Phuket road safety
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket) has yet to reveal any “lessons learned” in its analysis of road accidents in Phuket despite the number of fatalities in Phuket road accidents this year falling greatly.