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Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakes
Read more: Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakesX’s pledge to limit access to Grok would have no effect on the Philippine government’s plans, says the acting executive director of the country’s cybercrime centre.
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Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launch
Read more: Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launchImmigration clearance has improved at the land borders, but more can be done to boost the system’s resilience and contingency plans, say commuters and experts.
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Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since July
Read more: Over 3,100 errant Singapore drivers fined US$224,000 under Malaysia’s VEP scheme since JulyAs of Aug 31, 306,449 Singapore vehicles had registered for the VEP, says the director-general of Malaysia’s Road Transport Department.
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Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher action
Read more: Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher actionExperts interviewed by CNA emphasised that the effectiveness of any vaping regulations – be they for a ban or a more controlled market – will hinge entirely on enforcement.
Thailand
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New plan to boost Thais’ AI awareness
Read more: New plan to boost Thais’ AI awarenessThe proposed TH-AI Passport project has become one of the most debated digital policy initiatives in recent years. Framed as a national investment in human capital and artificial intelligence capability, the scheme has drawn scrutiny over its scale, procurement process and value for money.
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Read more: Co-pay scheme kicks offMore than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
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China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectors
Read more: China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectorsThailand and China have agreed to expand high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, as both sides moved to elevate their longstanding partnership during talks in Bangkok.
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Birth registration fraud ring busted in Korat
Read more: Birth registration fraud ring busted in KoratNAKHON RATCHASIMA – A municipal mayor has uncovered a birth registration fraud scheme in which at least 27 “grey Chinese” were falsely registered as being born in Thailand, allegedly in exchange for bribes paid to a local official.
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People’s Party vows to mount strong defence
Read more: People’s Party vows to mount strong defenceTen People’s Party (PP) MPs vowed on Friday to fight a Supreme Court case to the fullest extent over allegations tied to a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
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Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakes
Read more: Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakesX’s pledge to limit access to Grok would have no effect on the Philippine government’s plans, says the acting executive director of the country’s cybercrime centre.
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Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launch
Read more: Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launchImmigration clearance has improved at the land borders, but more can be done to boost the system’s resilience and contingency plans, say commuters and experts.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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Ministry reveals new strategies
Read more: Ministry reveals new strategiesCommerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
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Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
Read more: Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litreA government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.