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Russian 'kidnapper' nabbed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/01/2025
» Phuket — One of the two Russian nationals suspected of robbing a compatriot in Phuket on Sunday has been arrested while his accomplice has fled the country, police said on Wednesday.
Dogs with mouths taped shut in Pattaya spark debate
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 09/09/2024
» Photos of a pack of stray dogs in Pattaya with their mouths taped shut to prevent them biting people has sparked a debate on social media over whether this amounts to animal cruelty.
Thaksin files B100m suit
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/06/2024
» Thaksin Shinawatra has sued Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom for 100 million baht for an allegedly defamatory remark linking the former PM to a 2-billion-baht bribe.
Ripe time to allow AI whistleblowers speak out
News, Parmy Olson, Published on 18/06/2024
» Here's an AI advancement that should benefit all of us: It's getting easier for builders of artificial intelligence to warn the world about the harms their algorithms can cause -- from spreading misinformation and displacing jobs, to hallucinating and providing a new form of surveillance. But who can these would-be whistleblowers turn to? An encouraging shift toward better oversight is underway, thanks to changes in compensation policies, renewed momentum to speak out among engineers and the growing clout of a British government-backed safety group.
Cannabis critic welcomes gag order revocation
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/04/2023
» Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit has welcomed the Civil Court's revocation of its injunction which had required him to suspend criticism of the Bhumjaithai Party's cannabis policy.
Chuvit to appeal gag order on ganja policy
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/04/2023
» Former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit will on Friday appeal a Civil Court injunction ordering him to suspend his criticism of the Bhumjaithai Party's cannabis policy pending its ruling in a case brought against him.
Switzerland raises green tourism stakes
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/11/2022
» About 200,000 Thai tourists are expected to visit Switzerland over the next year as demand for travel recovers post Covid-19, says the Switzerland Tourism Southeast Asia Office director.
Joking aside, it's time for a quick groan
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/08/2022
» The news has been rather gloomy lately and it feels like an appropriate time for some light relief. What better than to check out which jokes from stand-up comedians were voted the funniest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes tomorrow. Unfortunately this year's offerings are either not particularly funny or I can't understand them. Perhaps I'm getting too ancient to appreciate modern wit. Anyway prepare yourself for a few quick groans.
Piyabutr vows to fight lese majeste case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/06/2022
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul on Monday denied having committed lese majeste as he answered a charge laid against him at Dusit police station where he was given 30 days to gather evidence to counter the allegation
Prawit-Thaksin meeting dismissed as 'just a gag'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday denied he had met deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinnawatra during a recent trip abroad.