AI In-brief 14 Sept 01:19

Thailand’s parliament has passed the 2023 budget bill

Thailand's lower house approved the 3.185 trillion-baht 2023 budget bill, with 258 MPs voting in favor after a five-day debate.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed gratitude, affirming the budget will be used efficiently to strengthen the economy post-COVID-19 and prioritize national interests.

AI In-brief Yesterday 19:42

Meet Ubonrat Thaonoi, the TV anchor recruited to save government’s image

Former TV anchor Ubonrat Thaonoi has been appointed assistant government spokesperson to revitalize the Thai government's image and combat misinformation following declining popularity.
Leveraging her decade of media experience, familiar public persona, and extensive social media following (over 450,000 Facebook followers), she aims to directly connect government policies with the public.
Her initial tasks include hosting a new government TV program, actively debunking political rumors and false accusations on social media, and warning against the spread of fake news to restore public trust.