AI In-brief 23 Sept 02:58

Anti-establishment activist wants EM tag removed, like actress “Pinky”

Anti-establishment activist Panupong Jadnok sought permission to remove his electronic monitoring (EM) tag, referencing the Criminal Court's recent decision to grant actress Savika Chaiyadej ("Pinky") the same privilege.
Savika had her EM tag temporarily removed, citing career impediments, while another activist, Chonthicha Jaengrew, criticized the EM device as a symbol of a distorted justice system for those not yet convicted.

AI In-brief Today 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.