AI In-brief 27 Sept 12:58

Bangkok rain subsides, but major canals remain high - Governor

Bangkok's rainfall has subsided, but major canals like Saen Saep and Lat Phrao maintain high water levels, necessitating flushing into the Chao Phraya River.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt notes overall improvement, with water levels near the Chao Phraya receding and focused efforts on pumping water from key canals.
Lat Krabang district, a severely flooded area, requires urgent evacuation assistance for vulnerable residents, with rescuers, buses, and army trucks deployed.
Flood victims, particularly in the Rom Klao housing project, are in critical need of food and drinking water due to high water levels preventing their departure.

AI In-brief Today 10:54

Government task force to target AI cyber threats

Thailand's DES Ministry establishes an international public-private task force to combat escalating AI-driven cyber threats, simultaneously issuing urgent security advisories to five critical domestic sectors.
Chaired by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), this new working group will integrate cross-border intelligence sharing and coordinate rapid response protocols for cyber emergencies, following a meeting with major tech and payment platforms.
The initiative responds to a global surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, including 'zero-click' exploits (like suspected Pegasus spyware) and increased device intrusion attempts reported by Apple and Google.
Domestically, the DES Ministry dispatched formal warnings to high-risk sectors—money, capital markets, public health, critical infrastructure, and energy—instructing them to elevate crisis readiness, with contingency plans confirmed by central agencies.