AI In-brief 13 Sept 05:10

2022: Does Pheu Thai’s comeback year herald return to government in 2023?

Pheu Thai's 2022 comeback is spearheaded by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former PM Thaksin, who is positioned as the party's prime ministerial candidate, signaling the family's enduring influence and a strategic move to reclaim power.
The party launched an ambitious 'Think Big, Act Smart' campaign, promising significant economic reforms including a 600-baht daily minimum wage and a 25,000-baht monthly salary for new graduates, appealing to a broad voter base.
Paetongtarn and Pheu Thai consistently topped recent voter surveys for preferred prime minister and ruling party, demonstrating strong public support and positioning them as leading contenders to form the next government in 2023.

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.

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