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Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on Pheu Thai Party
Published on 02/06/2025
» Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht from Thailand's ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to stimulate a stalling economy has been put on ice.
How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» PARIS - Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting fake, dangerous advice about diet and nutrition, experts warn.
Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification -- only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tool.
Tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high-heeled shoes on Pattaya's Beach Road Saturday night after he touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.
Multiple burn injuries in attack at Gaza hostage protest in US
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Several people suffered burns and other injuries Sunday in the US state of Colorado in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" against demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Bangkok man was shocked after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Miss World Thailand crowned Miss World
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» Miss World Thailand Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri became Miss World at the 72nd Miss World pageant organised in Hyderabad, India, on Saturday night.
Gaming fans bring electric energy to Rotterdam as TwitchCon arrives
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» ROTTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) - A few metro stops from Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena, chatter is already flowing among gaming fans -- TwitchCon passes swinging from their necks, animal ears perched on their heads.
Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of crime, corruption
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Mexicans chose their judges on Sunday in unprecedented elections that sharply divided opinion in a country plagued by rampant crime, corruption and impunity.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.