AI In-brief 13 Sept 09:00

Former Thai MP Sira Jenjaka sentenced to 16 months in prison

Former Thai MP Sira Jenjaka received a 16-month prison sentence without suspension for defamation and trespassing, filed by Mongkutwattana Hospital and its director.
The charges arose from Sira's protest and offensive remarks against a COVID-19 field hospital project, following a prior conviction for defaming Thai Liberal party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves.

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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.