Nvidia to help build Thai ‘sovereign cloud’ in nation’s AI push
A “sovereign cloud” is the idea that a country, region or community will have control over its data – where it is stored, how it is accessed, who oversees it.
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Thai police detain over 120 in underwear ‘drug party’ in Bangkok
Police in Thailand detained more than 120 people found in their underwear at a drug-fuelled party in Bangkok, officers said on Monday.
20-year-old Thai singer’s death sparks warnings about ‘neck-twisting’ massage risks
Chayada Prao-hom, 20, was pronounced dead on Sunday from a blood infection and brain swelling at about 6am at a hospital ICU in Udon Thani, according to the Bangkok Post.
Bus stop in Thailand has seats almost level with the ground due to contractor blunder, drawing amusement
Committing a blunder at work is awkward enough, but what happens when a whole city notices your slip-up?
Singapore jails man who attempted to rape Thai disco singer
Yeo Zhuo Ping, 28, was convicted after an earlier trial on two charges of attempted rape and one charge of attempted sexual assault in the early hours of August 7, 2018.
Thai police officer disguises as wrestler to arrest sexual assault suspect
Disguised as a wrestler, an undercover policeman showed up at a hotel room of an alleged sexual assault suspect in Thailand.
Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s plan to launch Johor gym
Former professional fighter turned coach Melvin Yeoh said the new Khabib Gym in Johor would inject more energy into Malaysia’s already thriving combat sports scene.
4 Thai fisherman released by Myanmar, Thai foreign ministry says
BANGKOK — Four Thai fishermen detained by Myanmar have been released and are expected to return home soon, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Friday (Dec 6), following an incident last weekend when Myanmar's navy fired on a group of Thai fishing vessels.
Man trapped in well in Thailand for 3 days after residents mistake his cries for ghosts
For three days, villagers living in Mae Sot district, western Thailand, heard strange noises coming from the forested area near their homes.