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National seminar in Phuket launches ‘Smart Tourism’ with AI’ push
National seminar in Phuket launches ‘Smart Tourism’ with AI’ push
PHUKET: Supachai Jaismut, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, was in Phuket over the weekend to officiate the opening of a national seminar aimed at Thailand charting a new path for its tourism sector through the power of artificial intelligence (AI).
Trump slams ‘crazy’ Putin as Russia pummels Ukraine with massive drone attack
Trump slams ‘crazy’ Putin as Russia pummels Ukraine with massive drone attack
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “crazy” yesterday (May 25) after Moscow launched a deadly barrage of drones against Ukraine, even as the warring countries completed a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Sadom pips Poom to win Korean Open
Sadom pips Poom to win Korean Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana put an end to a three-year wait for another victory on the Asian Tour yesterday (May 25) after winning the Kolon Korea Open on the unforgiving Dunes Course La Vie Est Belle golf club.
Former rival protest leaders join hands against Thaksin
Former rival protest leaders join hands against Thaksin
BANGKOK: Former major protest leaders Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan – who were once on opposite sides regarding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra – have made a public show of unity in their efforts to target the father of Thailand’s current prime minister.
Tour de France to pass through Paris’ historic Montmartre district
Tour de France to pass through Paris’ historic Montmartre district
CYCLING: The Tour de France will make three circuits of the historic Paris district of Montmartre on its last stage this year in what organisers said would add a competitive finale to the world’s greatest bike race.
Thailand's obesity epidemic is worsening
Thailand's obesity epidemic is worsening
BANGKOK: Thailand is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, raising concerns among health professionals about the surge in related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing strain on the nation’s healthcare system.
Phuket leading by example during Pride Month
Phuket leading by example during Pride Month
Phuket is once again stepping into the spotlight this June as it hosts one of Thailand's most anticipated events celebrating diversity, inclusion and human rights. Phuket Pride 2025 is shaping up to be the island’s boldest and brightest edition yet, running throughout June from under the unifying theme, “Be You, Be Equality.”
Suspects in temple case ‘amassed a fortune’
Suspects in temple case ‘amassed a fortune’
BANGKOK: Authorities investigating a high-profile embezzlement case at Wat Rai Khing have uncovered suspicious property acquisitions worth more than B40 million by Aranyawan Wangthapan, 28, within a single year.
AI cameras net suspects in tourist hotspots
AI cameras net suspects in tourist hotspots
BANGKOK: Tourism police have deployed AI-powered surveillance cameras at hotspots nationwide, resulting in nearly 200 arrests since July 2024, reports Pol Lt Gen Saksira Phueakum, commander of the Tourist Police Bureau.
Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
PHUKET: Local officials have ramped up efforts to manage flooding and prevent further disruptions after heavy rainfall inundated parts of Phuket yesterday (May 24, according to reports from the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM Phuket) Command Center.
Man, 29, found dead in apparent suicide in Chalong
Man, 29, found dead in apparent suicide in Chalong
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom early yesterday morning (May 24) in what police believe to be a case of suicide.
Mission: Impossible series finale fails to fly
Mission: Impossible series finale fails to fly
When you think of the Mission: Impossible franchise you think of Tom Cruise and epic stunts. So when you hear that Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is perhaps the last film of the series you would except that the cast and crew would amp up the adrenaline to a eleven and go out with a big bang. Right?
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
BANGKOK: An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter’s stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Man arrested after bomb hoax delays AirAsia flight in Phuket
Man arrested after bomb hoax delays AirAsia flight in Phuket
PHUKET: A 62-year-old Bangkok man was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (May 23) after causing panic aboard an AirAsia flight by claiming there was a bomb in his carry-on bag.
Thai athlete, 105, unrivalled at World Masters Games
Thai athlete, 105, unrivalled at World Masters Games
ATHLETICS: Sawang Janpram is in a league of his own at the World Masters Games in Taiwan - at 105 he is the oldest competitor and the only person in his age group.
Shop owner fed up with tourists defecating on premises
Shop owner fed up with tourists defecating on premises
PHUKET: A Phuket restaurant owner has taken to social media to express frustration after a foreign tourist was caught defecating in front of the restaurant while it was closed ‒ marking the second such incident in a month.
Coup risk remains, warns Phumtham
Coup risk remains, warns Phumtham
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has refrained from ruling out the possibility of a future coup and asked all sides to learn from history to strengthen democratic institutions.
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
PHUKET: Phuket officials celebrated the 58th anniversary of the Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank yesterday (May 23), honouring decades of lifesaving contributions under the theme ‘The Giver is Happy, Giving Breath to the Recipient’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Jail time for Swiss David, More heavy rain coming, Rice scheme sinks Yingluck again || May 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Jail time for Swiss David, More heavy rain coming, Rice scheme sinks Yingluck again || May 23
PHUKET XTRA - May 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Verstappen heads 'home’ to face McLaren challenge
Verstappen heads 'home’ to face McLaren challenge
FORMULA ONE: Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen heads ‘home’ this weekend with renewed confidence in his car and team, but aware of the pitfalls ahead at this weekend’s 71st Monaco Grand Prix.