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US voters targeted by Chinese influence online, researchers say
Published on 03/09/2024
» A Chinese social media influence operation is impersonating US voters, denigrating US politicians and pushing divisive messages ahead of the Nov 5 presidential election in the United States, new research by intelligence company Graphika showed.
Getting soft power wrong again
Editorial, Published on 11/08/2024
» As the government intensifies its efforts to promote the country's "soft power", the news that US tech giant Apple Inc had to pull a short film advertisement due to a local backlash and calls for a boycott is concerning.
Discover a New Harmony at Paradise Park
Published on 09/08/2024
» After announcing an investment of over 1 billion THB for a major renovation to provide a new experience for customers in eastern Bangkok and surrounding areas, Paradise Park, a shopping centre under the MBK Group, has officially celebrated its grand new look. The centre has adopted a new strategy and concept of LIVING in HARMONY, focusing on a mindful life, good eating, well-being, and health. It has partnered with leading health organisations to create a holistic health and wellness landmark. Additionally, new magnets such as leading stores and popular restaurants continue to open, and the centre is packed with interesting activities every month. It is believed that these offerings will bring joy and meet all lifestyle needs.
CP LAND Unveils James Jirayu as Brand Ambassador
Published on 08/08/2024
» C.P. LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND), a leading force in Thailand's real estate market, has appointed the renowned artist and actor James Jirayu Tangsrisuk as its new brand ambassador. This announcement coincides with the launch of their latest advertising campaign, "True Happiness in Every Imagination," which features James Jirayu in the role of the Dream Observer. The campaign is set to captivate audiences and will be available on CP LAND’s YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X channels starting August 7, 2024
AI's brain fog no defence for arts
News, Published on 05/07/2024
» Ever notice how science fiction gets things wrong about future technology? Instead of flying cars, we got viral tweets that fuelled culture wars. Instead of a fax machine on your wrist, we got memes. We're having a similar reality check with artificial intelligence. Sci-fi painted a future with computers that delivered reliable information in robotic parlance. Yet businesses who've tried plugging generative AI tools into their infrastructure have found, with some dismay, that the tools "hallucinate" and make mistakes. They are hardly reliable. And the tools themselves aren't stiff and mechanistic either. They're almost whimsical.
The high cost of GPT-4o 'giveaway'
Oped, Published on 08/06/2024
» With the launch of GPT-4o, OpenAI has once again shown itself to be the world's most innovative artificial-intelligence company. This new multimodal AI tool -- which seamlessly integrates text, voice, and visual capabilities -- is significantly faster than previous models, greatly enhancing the user experience. But perhaps the most attractive feature of GPT-4o is that it is free -- or so it seems.
K-pop superstar D.O. to play Thunder Dome
Life, Published on 06/06/2024
» The long wait is finally over as Doh Kyung-soo, better known as Exo's D.O., will meet Thai fans at the "2024 Doh Kyung-soo Asia Fan Concert Tour In Bangkok". The event marks Doh's return to Thailand after six years. Organised by GMM Show, this fan concert will take place at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani, on Aug 10.
Rising R&B stars from California to perform at Central Ladprao
Life, Published on 06/02/2024
» Five rising R&B stars from California will be in town to fill the air with their soulful love songs during "The Modern Nostalgia Tour: Live In Bangkok" at the BCC Hall of Central Ladprao, Phahon Yothin Road, on Feb 20 at 8pm.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
Taste of inflation from a reliable sauce
Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/12/2023
» I am not sure where Bangkok stands in the list of most expensive cities released by the Economist this week. Singapore and Zurich top the table but judging from recent visits to the supermarket, Bangkok must be racing up the inflation charts.