AI In-brief 13 Sept 09:41

Opposition plans last censure debate against PM in early 2023

Opposition parties, led by Pheu Thai, are planning a censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and cabinet ministers in early 2023, with no vote to be taken at its conclusion.
Key issues expected to be raised include the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai and accusations of the Prime Minister's frequent absence from parliamentary meetings.
The debate is tentatively scheduled for three days, as the Lower House term is set to expire on March 23rd.

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.