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WEF names three Thais as young global leaders
WEF names three Thais as young global leaders
BANGKOK: Three Thais including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have been listed as Young Global Leaders 2025 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Phuket Songkran road fatalities, Patong bar attack, Fatal beating leads to arrest || April 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Phuket Songkran road fatalities, Patong bar attack, Fatal beating leads to arrest || April 17
PHUKET XTRA - April 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Road accidents claim 200 lives nationally during Songkran
Road accidents claim 200 lives nationally during Songkran
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents killed 200 people during six days in the Songkran festival holiday period from Apr 11 to 16, with Bangkok recording the highest number of road fatalities.
Phuket airport responds over cyber-hacked digital sign
Phuket airport responds over cyber-hacked digital sign
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) has issued a statement following a cyberattack on Apr 8 caused unauthorised content to show on a screen at the international terminal.
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
ALL SPORTS: Campaigners say there are “no excuses” for allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports events after a landmark legal decision in Britain yesterday (Apr 16).
Phuket records no road deaths as Songkran safety push nears end
Phuket records no road deaths as Songkran safety push nears end
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket have reported no road fatalities during the Songkran holidays ‘Seven Days of Danger’ so far, as officials met this morning (Apr 17) to assess the ongoing efforts to prevent road and marine accidents during the annual festival.
DSI to widen building collapse probe as victim compensation to begin
DSI to widen building collapse probe as victim compensation to begin
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will widen its investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building to include companies responsible for the design, building supervision and construction contracts.
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
BEIJING: China told Washington yesterday (Apr 16) to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war.
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators submitted a white paper focusing on the Cherng Talay area to the Phuket governor last month, asking for infrastructure improvement to accommodate rising demand in the tourism and property markets.
Woman assaulted in Patong bar group attack
Woman assaulted in Patong bar group attack
PHUKET: A woman has filed a police report after she was seriously assaulted by a group of men outside a bar in Patong in the early hours of Sunday morning (Apr 14). The incident, which left the victim with facial injuries, is now under investigation by Patong Police.
Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
PHUKET: Local residents in the Tha Ruea area of Thalang District were left stunned yesterday morning (Apr 16) after a man was seen walking naked in public near the fresh market.
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
PHUKET: Officers arrested a man late on Apr 13 for beating his girlfriend to death while under the influence of cannabis, according to police in Wichit.
Son discovers father’s body after fall from abandoned building
Son discovers father’s body after fall from abandoned building
PHUKET: A 44-year-old man was found dead after reportedly falling from an abandoned building in Wichit on the evening of Apr 12. The body was discovered by the man’s son, who had gone out to search for him following a family dispute.
New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
BANGKOK: A new emergency decree took effect Sunday (Apr 13) that requires financial institutions, telecom operators and social media platform owners to share responsibility for failing to curb scams.
Kunlavut makes history in China
Kunlavut makes history in China
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn became the first Thai men’s singles player to claim the Asian title after his victory at the US$500,000 (approximately B17.3 million) Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Sunday (Apr 13).
AI acts in the world: Understanding AI agents and workflows
AI acts in the world: Understanding AI agents and workflows
Until now using AI has been like consulting an oracle in a cave. It tells you lots of amazing things, but it’s up to you to act on that information. Now the AI genie is escaping the bottle to play in the real world by itself. This is Agentic AI, and its consequences are monumental.
Enjoying Mediterranean charm in Phuket
Enjoying Mediterranean charm in Phuket
Let’s be honest, a time out is always welcome, not least of all in recent months as Phuket has become increasingly hectic. The chance to slow down, take a breath, relax, unwind and recharge is sometimes exactly what we need.
Happy Songkran!
Happy Songkran!
PHUKET: From all of us here at The Phuket News and Class Act Media, we wish one and all a happy, safe Songkran!
Songkran starts early in Patong
Songkran starts early in Patong
PHUKET: Songkran celebrations have officially kicked off in Patong, with Soi Bangla already transformed into a lively water-play zone teeming with tourists. Despite the official start of the Thai New Year falling on Apr 13, crowds of both local and international visitors flocked to the popular street this morning (Apr 12) to join the festivities.
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
BANGKOK: The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.