Anti-fake news centre likely to divide opinions

13 Sept 07:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thai government progresses plans to establish an anti-fake news center, slated for operation by November 1.
The center aims to combat misinformation across critical categories including natural disasters, economy, health, government policies, and national security.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Puttipong Punnakanta assures the center's operational standards will align with global social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
The initiative is anticipated to be highly politicized and divisive, mirroring past government efforts to counter 'fake news' that often faced public skepticism.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.