FB apologizes for Lombok quake balloons blunder

FB apologizes for Lombok quake balloons blunder

14 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Facebook apologized for displaying celebratory animations, like balloons and confetti, on posts discussing the deadly 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia.
The blunder occurred because the Indonesian word 'selamat,' meaning both 'safe' and 'congratulations,' triggered an automatic animation feature, which Facebook has since disabled locally.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.

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