AI In-brief 13 Sept 18:29

Thailand’s transport minister Saksayam ordered to cease performing his duty

The Constitutional Court ordered Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to cease performing his duties, effective immediately, after accepting a complaint alleging he owns Buri Charoen Construction Limited Partnership, violating a constitutional provision against ministers holding business stakes.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will temporarily take over Saksayam's responsibilities at the ministry, while Saksayam prepares to defend himself before the court within 15 days.

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.

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