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World's largest civil society gathers in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» On Nov 1, some 1000 activists from around the world will gather in Bangkok for "International Civil Society Week 2025 (ICSW)", which will be held until Nov 5.
Chatbot Grok accuses owner Musk of 'censoring me'
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - AI chatbot Grok on Tuesday offered conflicting explanations for its brief suspension from X after accusing Israel and the United States of committing "genocide" in Gaza, as it lashed out at its owner Elon Musk for "censoring me".
Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
Curating the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2025
» Located in Nakhon Pathom, the Thai Film Archive is a government agency which preserves national cultural heritage and promotes films and videos. To attract new audiences, the organisation is currently holding the exhibition "Archival Time On Our Retina", which is an expedition through archives that reveal a kaleidoscope of perspectives within society, culture and political fluctuation.
‘Democratic Jungle’ exhibition reveals harsh realities of Southeast Asia’s workers
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Exhibition OverviewThe Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) presents Democratic Jungle, a powerful documentary photography exhibition by the French photojournalist Nathalie Jamois. It features a striking series of images of labourers across Southeast Asia and interrogates the paradox of progress: as our world becomes more connected and efficient, it simultaneously distances us from the people who sustain our comfort, convenience and consumption.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor dies
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» DUBLIN: Irish pop singer Sinead O'Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported on Wednesday.
Giving students a voice
Life, Thannachanok Sriuaipornchai, Published on 10/07/2023
» Child rights organisations have brought guidelines about secondary students' rights to participate in legislation on hairstyle and dress code regulations to relevant agencies.
EU lawmakers to back world's first AI rules
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE): European Parliament lawmakers will vote Wednesday to kickstart talks to approve the world's first sweeping rules on artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, aiming to curb potential harms while nurturing innovation.
Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» NAIROBI: An Ethiopian man whose father was murdered during the country's war has joined a lawsuit against Meta that is seeking $1.6 billion from Facebook's parent company for allegedly fanning hate speech in Africa.
Guru Weekly's Buzz for Dec 9-15
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 09/12/2022
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.