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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
Read more: Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concernsThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
Read more: China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent bustsThe embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
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US agrees South Korea not a currency manipulator, Seoul says
Read more: US agrees South Korea not a currency manipulator, Seoul saysSouth Korean officials said the agreement is not related to talks on a currency swap as part of bilateral negotiations over Trump’s tariffs on South Korean goods.
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Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this year
Read more: Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this yearA Seoul foreign ministry official said such talks could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, due to start in late October.
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3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremors
Read more: 3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremorsThe earthquake occurred at about 9.04am, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department, adding that tremors may have been felt around Batu Pahat.
Thailand
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Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airports
Read more: Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airportsThe Transport Ministry wants Thai Airways International to increase domestic flights and open new international routes to secondary domestic destinations popular with foreign tourists.
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Blue regime debate ignites
Read more: Blue regime debate ignitesThe political landscape has proceeded to a new phase of debate following accusations by opposition leaders that the country is now operating under what they describe as the “blue regime”.
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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.
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As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Read more: As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rightsHumanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare,…
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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
Read more: Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concernsThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
Read more: China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent bustsThe embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
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Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Read more: Debt hike a ‘last resort’Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
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Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentive
Read more: Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentiveThe Thai automotive industry is expected to benefit from the government’s proposed car trade-in policy, which Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) says will stimulate sales, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the country’s push towards carbon neutrality.
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PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Read more: PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’sPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.