AI In-brief 13 Sept 10:33

PM Prayut chairs first Cabinet meeting after temporary suspension ends

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha resumed his duties, chairing the Cabinet meeting after his temporary suspension by the Constitutional Court concluded.
His return follows the court's ruling that his 8-year term began in April 2017, confirming his eligibility to continue as prime minister.

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.