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AI in the spotlight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, from movie recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and semi-autonomous technology in Tesla vehicles. As a result, the misuse of AI is becoming an issue of concern.
Misinformation overload
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 28/05/2024
» From exaggerated crime reports to hyperbolic political coverage, the trend towards dramatisation is reshaping how the public consumes news in Thailand, especially on television screens. Critics, however, have raised a red flag that this not only distorts fact-based reality but also undermines the media's role in providing accurate and responsible journalism, potentially leaving audiences more misinformed and emotionally manipulated.
New Indian 'sex start-ups' challenge old taboos
AFP, Published on 20/04/2022
» MUMBAI: The couple behind a new start-up using adult toys and cheeky adverts to challenge long-held taboos say they want to take the "shame, guilt and fear" out of sex in India.
Vietnam's first openly gay candidate seeks change with parliament run
AFP, Published on 21/05/2021
» HANOI: As an LGBTQ activist, legal whizz-kid and Vietnam's first openly gay candidate running for a seat in its rubber-stamp parliament, Luong The Huy is determined to lead long-lasting change for the country's marginalised communities.
Fighting Transphobia
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2020
» On the occasion of Pride Month, a review of the latest happenings regarding LGBTI inclusivity
Separating fact from fiction
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2019
» Last October, Singapore's online news channel Asia One reported a gruesome story from Thailand. It alleged that a vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok served human flesh to diners. The news went viral, and was quickly picked up by various news outlets worldwide, including The Sun and the Daily Mail in the UK, and Newsweek in the US.
Some cause for celebration
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2019
» The LGBTI community has much to cheer this month, even in Thailand's much-maligned new parliament
Kae's leap into the dark, bike crash blues, Noom's shotgun nuptials
News, Mae Moo, Published on 23/09/2018
» Blame game steps up