AI In-brief 23 Sept 05:59

Anti-Prayut protesters rally at Bangkok’s Victory Monument

Protesters converged at Bangkok's Victory Monument to challenge Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's continued tenure following a Constitutional Court ruling affirming his term.
The rally, held with police approval, featured speakers criticizing Prayut's administration, live music, and visible symbols of dissent, including black attire and anti-Prayut posters.

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.