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Photo by PR Phuket. Phuket taxi drivers are calling for authorities to get tough on illegal drivers. On Thursday, over 100 drivers protested about the issue at Phuket City Hall. The president of the Patong Taxi Operators Association, Thinnakorn Chommueang, said that local, legal taxi drivers on the island province were suffering, especially those operating through apps. He said… “Therefore would like to demand that the provincial governor issue a provincial order to government agencies to deal with illegal ‘black taxis,’ distinguishing cars that are allowed to operate through the application is proper.” Thinnakorn added that taxis legally operating through apps should be easily identifiable in the way that vehicles with green-coloured license plates are, The Phuket News reported. Related news Armed drug smugglers killed in clash with border rangers in Chiang Rai 14 hours ago Police on trail of “Four Brothers” gambling ring … [Read more...] about Phuket taxi drivers call for authorities to get tough on illegal drivers

PHUKET: Russian arrivals are back to pre-crisis level while the zero-baht tourism ban curbed Q4 growth, the newly released C9 Hotelworks ‘Phuket Hotel Market Update’ for February says. With total airport arrivals surpassing 7.5 million passengers, Phuket experienced a sharp year-on-year rise of 18 per cent, compared to 13 per cent the previous year. This is largely attributed to the resurgence of the Russian source market, which increased 51 per cent last year. The rebound was prompted by the strengthening of the ruble against the Thai baht and political volatility in the Middle East that shifted Russian tourists to the island during high season. Another notable source market is Mainland China, whose arrivals were substantially affected after a nationwide government’s crackdown on zero-baht tourism in September last year (story here ). The growth rate of Chinese visitors for 2016 was down from 35 per cent to 11 per cent. However, the impact from the new enforcement is expected … [Read more...] about Hotel Report: Russians back, zero-baht backlash, crackdown on illegal hotels

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Apple leaks claim that iPhone 15 Pro models are getting more expensive , and now a new leak breaking down iPhone 14 sales data may explain why. According to display analyst Ross Young, iPhone 14 sales are falling behind the iPhone 13. Apple confirmed this in its Q4 earnings call , citing supply chain constraints, but Young revealed something altogether more shocking: iPhone 14 Plus sales have collapsed. And this adds considerable weight to multiple leaks claiming Apple will shake up iPhone 15 pricing to fix this. Young, highly respected for his near-perfect track record, broke down display shipments for all iPhone 14 models in a graph (below). It shows Apple procuring a roughly equal number of displays for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models ahead of their release in August. By October, iPhone 14 Plus orders had halved before dropping a further 80% in November, with orders … [Read more...] about New Apple Leak Adds To iPhone 15 Price Fears

The economy is slowing down and inflation is cooling, with no mass layoffs in sight—that’s not supposed to happen. Friday’s news that employers kicked hiring into high gear in January by adding 517,000 jobs came as a surprise for a number of reasons. Layoffs at Google ( GOOGL) and other tech companies have dominated headlines . Other parts of the economy have been slowing down , with a multitude of indicators flashing warning signs of a recession. The domino effect of a slow down usually causes a surge in the unemployment level, and economists had expected those headwinds to at least curb the pace of job gains. “It’s clearly the tale of two economies,” said Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. “The labor market is extremely tight. It's very strong, but the rest of the economy is slowing down.” Those two things don’t usually go together, but the pandemic may have overturned the old rules. “Historical experience may prove to be misleading in 2023,” said … [Read more...] about The Job Market Is Defying Economic Gravity

ChatGPT’s popularity is spreading like wildfire in the developed world, with even children using it to do their homework. (Image Courtesy: Nurphoto via Getty Images) For many, ChatGPT has become a looming threat on the horizon. A mythical creature ready to swoop down and gobble up our jobs. But is there any truth to that? And what will be the impact on the workplace? What does ChatGPT mean for writers? Think about it, is ChatGPT creative? It is the one thing that differentiates AI from real humans. ChatGPT isn't any different. It follows a specific pattern when it comes to writing and will punch out incredibly similar content with minor details changed. It adheres to a formula which makes it less unique than creative writing from real humans. Read More But you may ask, what about non-creative fields? Marketing, news or announcements? Well, for starters, ChatGPT does not have access to the internet, which means its database is limited to what it has … [Read more...] about Will ChatGPT take your job? Here are some areas that the AI will affect

Representative Image. We all know about ChatGPT by now, but what about the competition? Is there anything else that is just as efficient and powerful? Well, yes and no. While there are alternatives, they are often geared toward a specific niche, and some are even paywalled. Having said that, it is always good to know your options. So, here are some alternatives to ChatGPT. DeepL Write A writing tool that focuses on German and English, DeepL Write's primary function is to be an AI-assisted companion. Read More It will help you fix mistakes with your sentences, check your phrasing and seek to improve your writing quality. DeepL Write is currently in beta, with an optional Pro subscription plan to access more features such as infinite translations, customisation options and more security. ChatSonic As it says on the homepage , ChatSonic is like ChatGPT but with superpowers. Why? For starters, it has access to the internet, which … [Read more...] about Here are some ChatGPT alternatives that you can try now

Indian vulture population in the country has declined, from 40 million to 19,000. (Photo by Shantanu Kuveskar via Wikimedia Commons) There was a time when the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) was in the running to become our National Bird. Its range extended all across western India - the Thar Desert and Deccan Plateau being its strongholds. Wildlife experts and enthusiasts recount spotting groups of up to 20 GIBs at a time in the dry grasslands. Rampant poaching, disturbance at breeding sites and loss of habitat have, however, reduced its numbers to 150 in the country (as of 2018). The critically endangered species could go extinct within 20 years, according to estimates by ornithologists. Unfortunately, it isn’t the only bird going the way of the Dodo. The fifth edition of the flagship science publication State of the World’s Birds, released last week, has declared that nearly half of the planet’s bird species are in decline. Painting a grim picture, it states that at least 187 … [Read more...] about Why the next decade is crucial for bird conservation in India

Representative Image The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to pay a compensation of Rs 35 crore for discharge of untreated sewage into Doodh Ganga and Mamath Kull streams. It said there are "serious lapses" on the part of the administration in waste management as well as in failing to control illegal mining. "There are serious lapses on the part of the administration in waste management and in failing to control illegal mining which has resulted in huge damage to the environment and public health," the NGT said in an order on Friday, hearing an application moved by activist Raja Muzaffar Bhat. The tribunal said remedial action is inadequate on the ground. "The same is more in the nature of future promises without much accountability for the past failures. While there is no objection to future remedial action which must be taken, accountability has to be fixed for past violations on the polluter pays principle, it said. The NGT … [Read more...] about NGT directs J-K admin to pay Rs 35 crore compensation for discharge of sewage into Doodh Ganga, Mamath Kull

(PC-Shutterstock) As many as 61,767 Environment Related Offences (ERO) were registered in 2020, a 78 percent increase over the 34,676 cases registered in 2019, according to the Crime In India 2020 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Cases reported under The Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) topped the list, at 80 percent or 49,710 cases, followed by Noise Pollution Acts (State/Central) with 7,318 cases or 12 percent. Overall, Tamil Nadu registered the most cases, with 69 percent or 42,756 environment-related cases in 2020, followed by Rajasthan (9,543), Uttar Pradesh (2,981), Kerala (1,795) and Uttarakhand (1,271). These five states account for 94 percent of all cases reported under ERO. In terms of the rate of environmental related offences, or the crime rate calculated as cases per 100,000 people, Tamil Nadu again topped with 56.1, followed by Rajasthan (12.1), Uttarakhand (11.2), Kerala (5.1) and Puducherry (3.5). The national rate of … [Read more...] about Tobacco crackdown during pandemic sees number of environment cases rise 78% in NCRB 2020 report

Foreign portfolio investors will lose a preferential tax rate on interest from Indian government securities and corporate and foreign currency bonds, a senior tax official said on Saturday. Foreign portfolio investors have been enjoying a lower 5% tax on interest earned on bonds since 2013, making investments in the country more attractive. Ending this treatment would require them to pay a 20% tax on interest income from July 1. "It has not been extended," Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman Nitin Gupta told Reuters. "Our view point is that it was a revenue foregone by the government "We have certain tax treaty with any jurisdiction which permits the Indian government to deduct tax at a certain rate. We had foregone that right. It was helping the other government, and the other jurisdictions," Gupta said in an interview. Also Read | Economic Survey 2023: Total assets under FPIs grow despite huge outflows Read More The exemption does not benefit any … [Read more...] about Foreign portfolio investors in India to pay higher tax on debt securities: official