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Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections

  By Reuters and published by CNA GOOGLE is restricting AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about the global elections set to happen this year, the Alphabet-owned firm said today (Mar. 12), as it looks to avoid potential missteps in the deployment of the technology. The update comes at a time when advancements in generative […]

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Hindu temple opened on old mosque site, fulfilling Modi’s election promise

By Geeta Pandey and Yogita Limaye, BBC Ayodhya, Indi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. He said it heralded “a new era” for India – the temple replaces a 16th-Century mosque torn down by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots […]

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Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delaying polls

  By AFP and published by CNA Yangon – Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council agreed today (July 31) to extend the country’s state of emergency by six months, state media said, likely delaying elections the junta had pledged to hold by August. Acting president Myint Swe announced the decision to prolong the state of […]

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Academics endorse Move Forward policy for provincial governor election

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters ACADEMICS AT NO LESS THAN 20 universities in all regions of the country are lending full support for the Move Forward campaign policy to have all provincial governors elected by the people. Chiang Mai University political scientist Dhanesuan Charoenmuang has confirmed that those university academics, the number of whom will […]

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Pornpet advises all senators to not visit campaign venues

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters SENATE SPEAKER Pornpet Wichitchonchai today (Feb.27) suggested all senators to not witness electoral campaigns anywhere for fear of accusations of being otherwise biassed. Pornpet called on the senior legislators to exercise caution during the current run-up to a general election by not visiting any electoral campaign venues held in public […]

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Palang Pracharath earns 510 million baht at fundraising event

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PALANG PRACHARATH PARTY has earned 510 million baht in cash from last night’s (Jan.30) fundraising event at a Bangkok hotel. The largest coalition partner sold a total of 170 dining tables of selected foods for three million baht each to raise the 510 million baht fund for their nationwide […]

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Prawit steals the scene over Prayut’s planned visit to Ratchaburi

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH PARTY leader Prawit Wongsuwan has stolen the scene over Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s official visit to Ratchaburi scheduled for Thursday by doing so himself today (Jan.17). Prawit did not visit Ratchaburi as deputy prime minister but as top leader of the largest coalition partner just a few days […]

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Lottery company’s CEO gears up to launch new party

  THE CEO of a lottery company is now moving to launch a new political party named “Plein” (Change) to resolve problems faced by lottery vendors and punters and other social issues, Thai Rath and Daily News newspapers said today (Jan. 16). Mr. Pantawat Nakvisut, or Knot, CEO of the Lottery Plus Division of Lottery […]

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At last, Prayut will run for PM under Ruam Thai Sang Chart banners

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters AT LAST, PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has made up his mind to run for head of a post-election government under the tickets of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. Prayut confirmed to reporters today (Dec.23) he will certainly register himself as a member of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart which […]

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Prayut may join Ruam Thai Sang Chart: Prawit

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan said today (Nov.28) he would rather not ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay with his ruling party since the premier might probably join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party under which he may contest the next general election in bid to prolong his […]

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