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Singapore open to legal action against errant firms as haze crisis worsens
Singapore will “keep its options open” on taking legal action against errant companies as air quality in the city state significantly deteriorated this week due to choking haze stemming from Indonesian wildfires. The government is collecting data on the haze as it weighs possible action under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu told local media on Wednesday evening. The law, enacted in 2014, targets those responsible for causing or condoning...
Tokens are the wrong yardstick for AI agents, says JFrog’s Sunny Rao
Anyone who has spent 10 minutes pressing “0” to escape a voice bot knows how the last automation wave ended. Call centres were promised dramatic savings from IVRs and chatbots. Customers got phone trees that went in circles, and companies got a fresh layer of complaints to manage. Sunny Rao sold that promise from the […] The post Tokens are the wrong yardstick for AI agents, says JFrog’s Sunny Rao appeared first on e27.
Stranded Muslim pilgrims to get emergency assistance
The government has arranged emergency assistance for more than 200 Muslim pilgrims stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport after attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh disrupted flights to Saudi Arabia.
Key bridge projects due to start in Songkhla, Krabi
The Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with two major bridge projects worth 6.38 billion baht in Songkhla and Krabi, with construction scheduled to begin on Nov 14 and completion expected in 2029.
Govt makes first B2m disaster insurance payout
The government has made its first 2-million-baht compensation payment under the national disaster insurance scheme to the family of a woman who died in a flash flood in Chiang Mai on Oct 5.
Suriya defends B8bn EV harvester scheme
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has defended a proposed 8-billion-baht electric harvester scheme, citing long-term savings for farmers and environmental benefits.
Thaksin's lawyer issued warning in amnesty bid
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has urged the amnesty committee to consider the political origins of the former prime minister's cases, warning that excluding him could prolong Thailand's political divisions.
No-confidence debate by month's end
A no-confidence debate targeting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers is tentatively scheduled for Oct 27-29, with a vote expected the following day, according to a Government House source. The actual dates remain subject to discussions between the government and opposition whips and representatives of the cabinet.
Phuket set to host global Pride conference in Oct
Thailand will host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 in Phuket from Oct 28 to Nov 1, showcasing its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and strengthening its international standing.
Phuket to host global Pride event from Oct 28
Thailand will host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 in Phuket from Oct 28 to Nov 1, showcasing its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and strengthening its international standing.