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Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protests
Read more: Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protestsOfficer Cosmas K Gae, who was in the vehicle that fatally struck ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan, acted “unprofessionally” during the protest, according to Indonesian police.
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School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?
Read more: School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?Experts say that laws are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to tackling bullying, and there is a need for a more holistic approach.
Thailand
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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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Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
Read more: Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknownA former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.
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Bhumjaithai bags 2 more minnows to boost govt numbers
Read more: Bhumjaithai bags 2 more minnows to boost govt numbersThe Bhumjaithai Party’s campaign to woo small parties to its side continued on Monday with the addition of two more small parties to the new government coalition.
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PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairs
Read more: PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairsCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that in his next government, his Bhumjaithai Party will take responsibility for security and economic affairs.
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Public must gain from coalition: PT
Read more: Public must gain from coalition: PTPhumtham Wechayachai, a senior figure in the Pheu Thai Party, said the party’s decision to join forces with the Bhumjaithai Party in forming the next government was made with the interests of the people in mind, rather than for the sake of party prestige.
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Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protests
Read more: Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protestsOfficer Cosmas K Gae, who was in the vehicle that fatally struck ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan, acted “unprofessionally” during the protest, according to Indonesian police.
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School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?
Read more: School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?Experts say that laws are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to tackling bullying, and there is a need for a more holistic approach.
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Endangered wild crocodile reappears in far South
Read more: Endangered wild crocodile reappears in far SouthTwo endangered thin-snouted freshwater crocodiles were recently seen in the wild for the first time in decades in the far South, where they had been believed extinct, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported.
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PCD on oil wreck watch
Read more: PCD on oil wreck watchThe government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
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EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubts
Read more: EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubtsThe Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.