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New face of Thai govt promises fast facts and new offensive strategy

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Ekkapob Pianpises is the new Thai government spokesperson, adopting an aggressive, 'attack is the best defence' strategy to counter criticism and present 'hard facts' swiftly.
His appointment follows the dismissal of predecessor Rachada Dhnadirek, criticized by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for 'poor communication' that failed to explain government achievements and counter critics effectively.
Ekkapob's new approach prioritizes gathering accurate information directly from ministries and presenting it 'clear and quick' to prevent public misunderstanding, shifting from the previous focus on policy rollouts.
With experience as a former lawmaker for opposition parties, Ekkapob expresses confidence in his ability to navigate political attacks and effectively shield the administration from allegations.

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Apple Inc. issued alert messages to over a dozen Thai activists and academics, critical of Thailand’s establishment, warning that their iPhones were targeted by “state-sponsored attackers.”
Prominent figures, including a political scientist and an activist, confirmed receiving these warnings, which indicated potential remote access to sensitive data, communications, camera, and microphone.
The alerts emerged as Apple filed a lawsuit against Israeli cyber firm NSO Group for allegedly using its Pegasus spyware to target U.S. Apple users, suggesting a broader pattern of state-sponsored surveillance.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about digital surveillance and human rights in Thailand, where activists face tight controls and controversial laws like lèse majesté, despite the end of military dictatorship.