AI In-brief 14 Sept 02:43

Pheu Thai Party unveils its 10-point “think big” manifesto

Pheu Thai's "think big" manifesto sets ambitious economic targets for 2027, including a 600 baht daily minimum wage, 25,000 baht for new graduates, 200,000 baht average annual income, 5% economic growth, and universal free medical care.
Led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the party emphasizes a bold approach to rehabilitate Thailand from political, social, and economic decline, asserting that only a "think big" strategy can tackle the nation's long-standing problems.
The plan also includes modernizing agriculture with AI, establishing Thailand as ASEAN's innovation hub, implementing a central bank digital currency, boosting tourism, eradicating narcotics, reducing energy prices, and achieving full democracy with decentralized power by 2027.

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.