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  • Thailand NewsSocial media meltdown: X and X Pro crash

    Social media meltdown: X and X Pro crash

    All around the globe, social media behemoths X and X Pro plunged into darkness, leaving millions in the dark. The cyber realm descended into chaos early today, December 21, as Downdetector.com sounded the alarm, uncovering a vast outage on the platforms that left users stranded and bewildered. Formerly the avatars of tweets and trends, X (formerly Twitter) and X Pro…

  • Thailand NewsFirefighter criticised for unprofessional conduct in fire incident (video)

    Firefighter criticised for unprofessional conduct in fire incident (video)

    A rescue worker has come under criticism for demonstrating power and being unprofessional by stepping on and kicking a junior firefighter while responding to a fire. The incident was brought to light when a Twitter user named Red Skull posted a video of the event online. The behaviour, deemed inappropriate, especially in front of locals, sparked widespread online criticism. “So…

  • Thailand NewsThai graduation group photo complaint sparks online drama

    Thai graduation group photo complaint sparks online drama

    A recent graduate expressed frustration over a group photo from a Thai graduation event, blaming the photography studio for not ensuring everyone was posed appropriately. The complaint, posted on Facebook, resulted in an online drama, with many netizens sympathising with the photography studio. Subsequently, the complaint was withdrawn, and an apology was issued to the studio. Twitter user @RedSkullxxx shared…

  • World NewsValorant Champions crowd demanding Elon Musk “bring Twitter’s back”

    Valorant Champions crowd demanding Elon Musk “bring Twitter’s back”

    Elon Musk faced an unexpected wave of public demand to “bring Twitter back” during his recent appearance at the Valorant Champions competition today. The multibillionaire tech tycoon was greeted with shouts and chants from the crowd, turning the event for the popular first-person shooter video game into a global social media phenomenon. Jake Lucky, a well-known eSports commentator in the…

  • World NewsDeSantis announces presidential bid with Musk in live Twitter event

    DeSantis announces presidential bid with Musk in live Twitter event

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his challenge for the Republican party’s 2024 presidential nomination, presenting his ultra-conservative record as a potential blueprint for the nation. The announcement will be made during a live Twitter event with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk. “I will be interviewing Ron DeSantis and he has quite an announcement to make,” Musk confirmed,…

  • Business NewsElon Musk announces new CEO for Twitter and transition to CTO role

    Elon Musk announces new CEO for Twitter and transition to CTO role

    Elon Musk revealed yesterday that he has appointed a new CEO for Twitter, though he did not disclose the individual’s identity. He also stated that he will assume the position of Chief Technology Officer for the social media platform within the next few weeks. “Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in…

  • Business NewsTwitter CEO Elon Musk reveals new features including calls and encrypted messaging

    Twitter CEO Elon Musk reveals new features including calls and encrypted messaging

    Details regarding new features for Twitter, including calls and encrypted messaging, have been unveiled by Chief Executive Elon Musk, 49 years old, on Tuesday. Last year, Musk teased plans for “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App,” which he claimed would contain options like encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and payments. Musk announced in a tweet on Tuesday that the platform…

  • World NewsTwitter’s blue tick removal sparks concerns

    Twitter’s blue tick removal sparks concerns

    Twitter has taken a significant step by initiating the removal of blue ticks from high-profile individuals such as Pope Francis, Donald Trump, and Justin Bieber. They have now lost their verified status on the platform. Previously, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, had pledged to do away with the “lords and peasants system” that he believed the blue ticks represented.…

  • EducationMusk’s Twitter cuts keep Thai pedo clips online

    Musk’s Twitter cuts keep Thai pedo clips online

    A number of video clips showing alleged sexual abuse by a Thai art teacher and his underage victims have been circulating on Twitter for many days now. The videos first appeared on January 17. Prachatai English found the videos circulating the same day the suspect was arrested by police in Nakhon Ratchasima. The teacher, identified by local media as “Kanthapit,”…

  • Thailand NewsKFC fried chicken incense: genius or inappropriate?

    KFC fried chicken incense: genius or inappropriate?

    The Thailand wing of fried chicken titan KFC announced this week that they have created a new product that is sure to leave you smelling finger-licking good. The fast-food giant developed a line of fried chicken-scented incense sticks to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. The incense sticks are perfect for those who want to bring the aroma of the Colonel’s…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s top 10 stories on social media for 2022

    Thailand’s top 10 stories on social media for 2022

    Social media in Thailand has had a busy year full of sensational scandals and news stories. What were the people of Thailand talking about most in 2022? Wisesight, an online analytics company used its Zocial Eye tools to analyse social media activity between January 1 and December 20 of this year in Thailand to see what got people buzzing online.…

  • Technology NewsTwitter poll respondents tell Musk to step down, so he changes rules

    Twitter poll respondents tell Musk to step down, so he changes rules

    Elon Musk’s Twitter has been the definition of a hot mess. After the latest round of controversies, Musk – now fallen to the world’s second richest man – launched a poll asking if he should step down. When the poll didn’t go the way he planned (or did it?!), he changed the rules of who could participate in future polls.…

  • Technology NewsTwitter investigation discovers mass censorship & blacklisting under previous regime

    Twitter investigation discovers mass censorship & blacklisting under previous regime

    Elon Musk’s decision to fire most of his staff when he bought Twitter caused much furore on and off the platform but a recent investigation into the staff’s censorship behaviour would make China blush and suggests he was right. The US business magnate, who bought the social media platform on October 27, last week handed over the Twitter files to…

  • China NewsChina’s great firewall breached as zero-Covid policy protesters access Twitter, Telegram

    China’s great firewall breached as zero-Covid policy protesters access Twitter, Telegram

    China’s great firewall has been breached as zero-Covid policy protesters are accessing Twitter and Telegram in record numbers. According to SensorTower, Twitter’s downloads increased from 150th rank to ninth rank among all the free iOS apps in China at the end of November. As the nation’s zero-Covid restrictions sparked a rare uproar among residents, the government’s censors have largely silenced…

  • Hot NewsElon Musk sees net worth plummet by US0 billion after Tesla shares hit record low

    Elon Musk sees net worth plummet by US$100 billion after Tesla shares hit record low

    Elon Musk has reportedly seen his fortune cut by over US$100 billion this year, but he is still the richest person in the world. According to Fortune, the CEO of Tesla has a net worth of between US$170 billion to $182 billion, edging him slightly ahead of Bernard Arnault, the founder of luxury goods giant LVMH. Arnault reportedly has a…

  • World NewsDonald Trump reinstated on Twitter after Musk tweet poll

    Donald Trump reinstated on Twitter after Musk tweet poll

    He’s baaaaaaack… After a poll tweet that garnered over 15 million votes, coup-inspiring former President Donald Trump has been reinstated on Twitter. The poll saw 52% of respondents voting in favour of allowing Trump back on Twitter after being banned for misinformation and inciting violence. But does Trump even want to be back? Elon Musk posted the poll, so many doubt…

  • Technology NewsTwitter employees lay off begins after Musk takeover

    Twitter employees lay off begins after Musk takeover

    Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has been swift and rattling after months of trying to back out of the deal. It is rumoured that Musk plans to lay off 75% of Twitter’s 7,500 employees. And the axe started swinging on Friday. Stay-home orders were given to thousands of employees at Twitter which may signal they’re being laid off. Some new sources…

  • Technology NewsTwitter, Instagram, Facebook all see hiccups

    Twitter, Instagram, Facebook all see hiccups

    Social media has always been a crapshoot of information, updates from friends, conspiracy theories, racism and hate speech, and photos of your favourite holidays and foods. But recently, platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook themselves have become a part of the hot mess that they contain. Elon Musk bought Twitter and is publicly arguing with horror author Stephen King over…

  • Technology NewsMusk fires Twitter board, launches subscription service, resurrects Vine

    Musk fires Twitter board, launches subscription service, resurrects Vine

    Elon Musk isn’t doing much to quell the fears of Twitter users, advertisers, and investors about his takeover causing chaos. In fact, now that he has officially become the legal owner of the popular social media site, he has launched a barrage of new actions that have left advertisers and executives reeling. It is rumoured that Musk plans to lay…

  • World NewsMusk’s Twitter: hate speech spikes, execs sacked, Trump happy

    Musk’s Twitter: hate speech spikes, execs sacked, Trump happy

    The takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk began with an awkward stab at a humorous tweet, the sacking of some top executives, and a LOT of hate speech. The site saw an immediate sharp rise in hate speech and disinformation posts by users who believe Musk’s anti-censorship stance will usher in a Twitter free-for-all. Public feelings are mixed about the…

  • Transport NewsPlane PA system emits moans ‘between an orgasm and vomiting’

    Plane PA system emits moans ‘between an orgasm and vomiting’

    If you are a frequent flyer, you are probably used to tuning out the plane PA system. You know how to fasten your safety belt and put on an oxygen mask, right? But what if it was entirely different – and extremely awkward – sounds coming over the PA? A passenger recorded a now-viral video on a flight from Los…

  • Crime NewsMan threatens PM Prayut’s daughters on Twitter, sentenced to 5 years in prison

    Man threatens PM Prayut’s daughters on Twitter, sentenced to 5 years in prison

    A man who posted a threatening message on Twitter aimed at the twin daughters of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with no parole. Yesterday, Southern Bangkok Criminal Court found the man guilty of “publicising a crime” and for breaking the Computer Crimes Act because of a Tweet he posted in March last year.…

  • Thailand video newsGetting Ready to Open Thailand Night Life | GMT

    Getting Ready to Open Thailand Night Life | GMT

    A tropical cyclone, Thailand getting ready to open its night life, fortune telling tarantulas and prioritising the public needs. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.

  • World NewsElon Musk buys Twitter, vows to ‘unlock’ platform’s ‘tremendous potential’

    Elon Musk buys Twitter, vows to ‘unlock’ platform’s ‘tremendous potential’

    The world’s richest man has bought the world’s more divisive social media platform. Elon Musk succeeded in buying Twitter Inc, after the board approved his offer of US$44 billion cash on Monday. The purchase gives Musk total control of the social media platform, which has nearly 400 million users, including influential world leaders. Prior to the takeover, Musk had purchased…

  • Northern Thailand News3 men arrested on prostitution charges involving a 16 year old girl

    3 men arrested on prostitution charges involving a 16 year old girl

    In the Northeastern province of Yasothon, police arrested 3 men on several charges relating to selling a 16 year old girl for sex. Police tracked the 3 men down as part of a larger investigation from a previous suspect they had arrested on similar charges for underage prostitution involving another girl also aged 16. 3 men, aged 27, 32, and…

  • Covid-19 News“Take it next year!” Cold response to student about Covid-19 affected exams

    “Take it next year!” Cold response to student about Covid-19 affected exams

    Thai Twitter is blowing up today with outrage at the callous response of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand when a student asked about missing college admission exams due to Covid-19. Screenshots of a Facebook Messenger conversation went viral when they were posted on Thursday night. In the conversation, a concerned student asked how about if she were to…

  • Thailand NewsHackers target Twitter account of Thai Revenue Department

    Hackers target Twitter account of Thai Revenue Department

    The government has advised netizens to be cautious after the Revenue Department’s Twitter account was hacked by unknown attackers. According to a Thai PBS World report, the hackers deleted nearly all previous tweets on the account and changed its name to Revenue/NFT. They then posted just one tweet, which read, “I’m looking to collaborate with NFT projects. DM (direct message)…

  • Hot NewsNBT Twitter account retweets pornographic dick pic

    NBT Twitter account retweets pornographic dick pic

    The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, the state-run TV and radio station, had a bit of a cock-up today on their social media. Though it’s unclear exactly how it happened, earlier today the official Twitter account of the NBT, which acts as the media arm of the Government Public Relations Department, retweeted a pornographic picture of a man sitting with…

  • Hot NewsUproar among Thais on Twitter after social media attacks on Isaan people

    Uproar among Thais on Twitter after social media attacks on Isaan people

    The Thai “Twittersphere” is in an uproar after a group of users on the social media platform Clubhouse began a derogatory conversation about people from Isaan. This discussion gained attention after so many disparaging comments were made that the hashtag #ClubhouseToxic began trending on Twitter. The Clubhouse users allegedly listed the negative stereotypes of those native to Isaan, such as…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest woman for posting and selling porn on Twitter

    Police arrest woman for posting and selling porn on Twitter

    A woman in Chaiyaphum known online as Nan was arrested for the second time for posting porn photos and videos on her Twitter account. The 23 year old woman was arrested in tambon Watabaek of Thep Sathit district yesterday after the Chaiyaphum Provincial Court issued a warrant for her home to be searched. Police investigating in her house seized her…