AI In-brief 13 Sept 13:03

Progressive movement hopes for endorsement of Bill to decentralise power

Thailand's Progressive Movement champions a Bill to amend Section 147 of the Constitution, aiming to significantly decentralize local administration.
The proposed Bill seeks a 50:50 allocation of locally collected taxes, empowering local administrative bodies with sufficient funds and independence for local development.
A key objective is to hold a referendum, asking citizens if current regional or provincial administrative systems remain necessary.
Proponents argue that decentralization will enhance check-and-balance mechanisms and help reduce corruption within government bureaucracy.

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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.

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