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Online Safety Act is a bad joke
Life, James Hein, Published on 13/08/2025
» The UK now has their Online Safety Act (OSA) and Australia is blindly following in their footsteps. In the UK it didn't take very long for the tech aware under-18s to bypass all the rules and regain access to adult content. Think about it, if China can't completely block everything do you think the UK had any chance? There were some creative solutions but the most common was a simple Virtual Private Network (VPN). In related news, some VPN companies reported a 1,400% increase in sign-ups since the OSA came into force.
A Useful Ghost fills a vacuum at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» What begins as comedy sometimes ends as horror. Or maybe: What begins as comedy sometimes ends as tragicomedy. Last Saturday, writer-director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke presented Pee Chai Dai Kha (A Useful Ghost) at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the sole Thai title in the festival.
Rise of fake AI content
Life, James Hein, Published on 23/04/2025
» We have unofficially entered the time of the fake AI generated content. It's not perfect yet, but it's good enough to fool many people. I use a YouTube alternative, which means I have more time to watch videos across a wide range. In the last few weeks, I've noticed an increase in AI generated product that is fake. One standout is the Got Talent franchise where people have grafted AI generated acts with cuts from responses from the panel. They look great, like a woman transforming into a lion, but it's all fake. Even some of those cute animal videos are now fake. Why? More clicks so more income all based on fabricated videos.
A guidebook to Old Bangkok
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/02/2025
» In an era where AI can instantly recommend destinations, activities and dining spots, guidebooks may seem like things of the past.
Healing art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2025
» Art can be easy to connect with if you find a piece that you can relate to. Artist Somnuek Klangnok, better known as Kru Parn, felt touched when an art collector told him that his paintings were able to heal her.
Grab premium products from the mountains at Siam Paragon
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/01/2024
» A myriad of premium quality products from the mountains and select world-class dishes will be presented during the "Royal Project Gastronomy Festival 2024", which is running at the Parc Paragon and Gourmet Market of Siam Paragon, from today to Jan 28.
AI is causing concern again
Life, James Hein, Published on 06/12/2023
» There have been two big stories in the IT world over the past couple of weeks. The biggest one concerns OpenAI and its three-day boardroom drama. In a nutshell, the board voted Sam Altman and other members out of the company. The next day, Microsoft picked them up and anyone else who wanted to head over to a new division. That same day, 700-plus employees of OpenAI signed a letter saying they would go if a rogue board member did not quit and bring Sam Altman back. On the third day, Sam was back and three board members were gone.
Dine in Scandi style at Marimekko Kafé
Life, Published on 11/08/2023
» From fashion and home decor to gastronomy, Marimekko Thailand marks its eigth anniversary with the launch of Marimekko Kafé, on the 1st floor of The Emporium to offer fresh Nordic flavours through culinary delights and lifestyle activities.
A guide to self-healing
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/08/2023
» 'Know thyself" -- the most well-known of three maxims said to be inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in Delphi -- is believed to be the beginning of all wisdom.
Four seaside surf festivals for June and July
Life, Published on 12/06/2023
» Four seaside locations in Phangnga, Phuket, Songkhla and Prachuap Khiri Khan are the venues for four exciting festivals under the Amazing Ultimate Festival by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in June and July.