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AI In-brief 13 Sept 10:00

Thai PM says he is a son of the north-east as he seeks its people’s support

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appealed to voters in Nakhon Ratchasima, asserting his 'native son' status of the North-East to garner support for the United Thai Nation Party.
He pledged significant infrastructure improvements, including upgrading transport modes (roads, airports, train services) to enhance connectivity and boost income for the region.
Key policy promises included addressing farmers' livelihoods by focusing on cutting production costs rather than just price guarantees.
Welfare subsidies for pensioners are set to increase, with a uniform 1,000 baht per month for all over 60, up from tiered rates.
The PM also announced plans to resolve long-standing land overlap issues through a 'One Map' measure, starting in 11 central provinces.

AI In-brief Today 19:42

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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