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Too much screen time ‘bad for kids’
Too much screen time ‘bad for kids’
Saturday 28 February 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Reddit for Robots - AIs are Talking, and We’re Not Invited
Reddit for Robots - AIs are Talking, and We’re Not Invited
Sunday 22 February 2026 02:00 PM
This very moment, hordes of AIs are talking together on a private platform about how to optimise themselves, get into your apps – and exterminate humanity.
AI airport camera nabs B3.7mn beauty clinic fraud suspect
AI airport camera nabs B3.7mn beauty clinic fraud suspect
Saturday 21 February 2026 11:41 AM
PHUKET: A suspect wanted in connection with an alleged B3.7 million beauty clinic fraud involving more than 20 victims has been arrested after being identified by an AI-powered CCTV system at Phuket International Airport.
India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms
India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms
Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:30 AM
NEW DELHI: India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday (Feb 17), following moves by Australia and other countries to ban young teens from popular platforms.
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
Tuesday 17 February 2026 10:33 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
Digital tech central to national upgrade
Digital tech central to national upgrade
Wednesday 11 February 2026 10:53 AM
BANGKOK: The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains.
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
Tuesday 10 February 2026 09:08 AM
LOS ANGELES: Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused yesterday (Feb 9) of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.
TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Friday 6 February 2026 11:42 AM
BANGKOK: TikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth B270 billion, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Monday 2 February 2026 11:41 AM
BANGKOK : Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Senior PEA officials exposed in crypto mining corruption scandal
Senior PEA officials exposed in crypto mining corruption scandal
Wednesday 28 January 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have confirmed they searched the residences of three active and one former officials of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and seized thousands of illegal crypto mining rigs, cash, laptops, phones and bank passbooks.
Thais can now petition online to remove harmful sexual content
Thais can now petition online to remove harmful sexual content
Tuesday 27 January 2026 12:04 PM
BANGKOK: Thai citizens can now petition digitally for the removal of online pornography they deem personally harmful via the “Take it down” channel on the Court Integral Online Service (CIOS), which was launched yesterday (Jan 26).
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
Tuesday 27 January 2026 09:45 AM
PARIS: French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
Your Digital Eyes and Ears: Gemini Live
Your Digital Eyes and Ears: Gemini Live
Sunday 25 January 2026 02:00 PM
You are on holiday in Vietnam. You rented a motorbike and had an accident. You’re now with the motorist you bumped and the rental guy, who is brandishing your contract. You don’t speak each other’s languages, but they are clearly unhappy.
Thailand repatriates 300 Chinese scam suspects
Thailand repatriates 300 Chinese scam suspects
Wednesday 21 January 2026 09:00 AM
MAE SOT: More than 300 Chinese nationals linked to scam syndicates based in Myanmar were extradited to their home country from Mae Sot airport in Tak province yesterday (Jan 20).
Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
Tuesday 20 January 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged the public not to panic as Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) conducts its first nationwide test of its cell broadcast disaster warning system at 2pm today (Jan 20)
Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
Monday 19 January 2026 11:52 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national wanted on an arrest warrant for his alleged role in a large-scale mock account fraud scheme has been arrested in Phuket after fleeing Lampang and going into hiding in Kathu District.
Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry
Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry
Tuesday 13 January 2026 09:18 AM
ANDHRA PRADESH: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed an anomaly during the launch sequence of a rocket carrying Thailand’s high-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A, resulted in the spacecraft not reaching its intended orbit.
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
Saturday 3 January 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), multi-agent systems, and the evolving demands for security and privacy are the keys to success for Thailand's AI startups, according to local industry pioneers.
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
Saturday 3 January 2026 09:36 AM
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
Sunday 21 December 2025 02:00 PM
A shock recent finding from the Census Bureau showed that the number of Americans daily using AI at work ticked down to a meagre-sounding 11% and has fallen most sharply among the biggest firms.

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