Army chief concerned about disinformation in social media

2 Oct 13:47 Key points summarised by AI

Army chief Gen Chalermchai Sitthisart voiced concern over the potential spread of fake news and disinformation on social media once political activity bans are lifted.
The NCPO will partially relax political activity restrictions from September to December, allowing parties to recruit members, hold meetings, and elect leaders, but campaigning remains prohibited.
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-on-cha reaffirmed the election will adhere to the military junta's roadmap, with February 24, 2019, being the earliest legal date.
Gen Chalermchai instructed all army personnel to maintain strict neutrality and avoid siding with any political camps during the election period.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.