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Microsoft gets more invasive
Life, James Hein, Published on 05/06/2024
» Microsoft Windows has added a new feature that will record everything you have ever done on your computer. It does this through a new AI feature called Recall for Copilot+ that allows Windows 11 to take screen snapshots every few seconds. Allegedly these are encrypted and saved to your hard drive (filling it up?). No, this is not a new episode of Black Mirror, but a disturbing change in Microsoft's attempt to track everything you do and fill up your hard drives. It may do this for your Zoom calls and meetings (it will record other people on the other end of a call without their permission). This may also include capturing the data you enter into secure forms, including passwords.
Asean needs ESG on climate change
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» The urgency of climate action hangs heavy over our planet. Asia, in general, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), in particular, the world's most densely populated region, are both highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and critical players in mitigating them alongside China and India.
Shades of Isan
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2024
» As head of the local arts department at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Asst Prof Kulajit Sengna has researched Isan art and design for 15 years. While creating artefacts inspired by Isan mural art, she felt uncomfortable painting with colours available in the market because they did not match the original paintings. Therefore, Asst Prof Kulajit decided to mix paints to create new shades herself.
Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
Cabinet okays VAT change to curb cheap imports
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a Ministry of Finance proposal to collect value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued at over one baht in an effort to stop cheap imported goods, particularly from China, from flooding the domestic market.
Forvis Mazars shakes up professional services industry with its new $5 billion global network
Published on 04/06/2024
» Two leading professional services firms, Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, and FORVIS, a top ranked firm in the United States, today mark the official launch of their new global network, Forvis Mazars.
New state company to run provincial airports
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2024
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is studying the creation of a subsidiary to operate small airports to be handed over by the loss-ridden Department of Airports under the government's plan to stabilise state coffers.
China's lunar lander lifts off from far side with cargo of dirt
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2024
» BEIJING - China's Chang'e-6 probe has lifted off from the far side of the moon, starting its journey back towards Earth, China's national space agency announced on Tuesday.
Tax measures to boost tourism approved
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved tax measures to boost domestic tourism during the low season, a deputy minister of finance said.
Hazardous waste Illegally buried in 5 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2024
» Police are unearthing hazardous waste dumped or buried illegally in Ayutthaya, Chon Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun and Rayong provinces, according to an assistant police chief.