BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, 18 June, to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
Thailand’s Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Landmark Bill to Legalize Marriage Equality

Laos, Vietnam to Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Service in August
Laos and Vietnam will launch a cross-border QR payment service to enhance tourism and economic exchanges between the two nations. The service is expected to commence in early August this year.
ASUS IoT Unveils Comprehensive Edge AI and AIoT Portfolio Powered by NVIDIA Jetson at Computex 2024
PE2100N series and PE1101N edge AI solutions, based on the NVIDIA Jetson platform, engineered for diverse industrial applications
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2024 – ASUS IoT, the global AIoT solution provider, today announced at Computex 2024 the launch of its PE2100N-series edge AI systems, powered by NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin, and PE1101N series, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano modules. The new series, powered by the comprehensive NVIDIA Jetson Orin lineup that offers up to 275 TOPS of AI performance, provide AI developers with streamlined and effortlessly configurable systems to fulfill diverse industrial applications, including machine vision, automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and intelligent video-analytics applications, and empowers them to process data at the edge with faster speed, stronger security, and significant cost savings — outperforming traditional cloud methods.
ASUS IoT PE2100N series: High-performance edge AI systems with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
The all-new ASUS IoT PE2100N series features a SWaP-optimized design, enduring temperatures ranging from -25°C to 70°C, and is engineered for powerful AI inferencing using the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. The efficient and quiet fan-cooled PE2101N caters to intense processing needs in industrial applications like sorting machinery, automated optical inspection (AOI), defect inspection, and object recognition. The fanless PE2100N is designed for demanding environments such as mining and factories.
Leveraging an NVIDIA Arm-based CPU and an embedded GPU, the PE2100N series is excellent for powering energy-efficient autonomous machines. Equipped with a suite of comprehensive I/O option, including CANBus, LAN, and PoE ports, the series is ideal for traffic management, intelligent security and roadside unit applications.
For enhanced functionality, PE2100N series also offers multiple expansion capabilities, including M.2 slots for NVMe storage and 5G modules.
The PE2100N series supports the latest NVIDIA JetPack 6 software development kit (SDK), which is now production-ready with easy-to-upgrade AI compute, a greater selections of Linux distros and enhanced platform security. NVIDIA JetPack 6 also includes new Jetson Platform Services, which will soon be available with a suite of pre-built and customizable services designed to accelerate AI application development on NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules.
ASUS IoT PE1101N series: Mini, fanless edge AI systems with Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano
With ultra-compact dimensions of 130 x 90.2 x 72 mm, the latest ASUS IoT PE1101N series provides maximum versatility, allowing for easy deployment in space-constrained environments in smart cities, transportation, and manufacturing for applications such as EV chargers, pedestrian and occupant safety, and more.
PE1101N series is equipped with extensive connectivity ports for diverse industrial purposes, including CANBus, GPIO and RJ45 gigabit Ethernet for remote I/O sensing devices and extended device communications. The series also benefits from an M.2 E-key for the addition of a WiFi and Bluetooth® module, and an M.2 M-key for added storage. The wireless module ensures seamless cloud connectivity, while the external M.2 2242 NVMe with fast data transmission empowers sufficient data storage for edge computing – and is the ideal choice for an ultra-compact edge AI computing device.
Trust ASUS IoT: Comprehensive product and technical support long into the future
ASUS IoT has extensive R&D experience and a robust supply chain, offering long-term product and technical support to customers. Both PE2100N series and PE1101N series early samples will be ready from August 2024. For more information, please contact a local sales team or visit https://iot.asus.com.
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About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.
About ASUS IoT
ASUS IoT is a sub-brand of ASUS dedicated to the creation of incredible solutions in the fields of AI and IoT. Our mission is to become a trusted provider of embedded systems and a partner in the AIoT solutions ecosystem. ASUS IoT strives to deliver best-in-class products and services across diverse vertical markets – providing convenient and efficient environments for people everywhere.
Efforts Underway to Lower Airfares Between Bokeo-Vientiane
The Lao government is negotiating with Bokeo International Airport to establish affordable Lao Airlines flights between Bokeo Province and Vientiane Capital. This effort aims to enhance connectivity and provide more accessible travel options for passengers.
Lenovo Announces Its New AI PC ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 Mobile Workstation Powered by AMD Ryzen PRO Processors

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2024 – Today, Lenovo™ launched the Lenovo ThinkPad™ P14s Gen 5 designed for professionals who need top-notch performance in a portable 14-inch chassis. Featuring a stunning 16:10 display, this mobile workstation is powered by AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8040 HS-Series processors. These processors are ultra-advanced and energy-efficient, making them perfect for use in thin and light mobile workstations. The AMD Ryzen PRO HS- Series processors also come with built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, including an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for optimized performance in AI workflows.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is provided with independent software vendor (ISV) certifications1 and integrated AMD Radeon™ graphics, making it ideal for running applications like AutoCAD®, Revit®, and SOLIDWORKS® with seamless performance. This mobile workstation is ideal for mobile power users, offering advanced ThinkShield™ security features and passes comprehensive MIL-SPEC testing for ultimate durability.
AMD continues to excel in AI PC technology with the integration of AMD Ryzen™ AI in the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5. The new Ryzen™ AI-powered processors leverage the CPU, GPU, and on-chip NPU to deliver 39 AI TOPS of processing power, almost 3.5X compared to previous generation to deliver incredible generative AI experiences on PC. This advancement in technology will enhance user experience by providing greater performance for AI-enabled collaboration, content creation, data analysis, and more. Additionally, the inclusion of AMD PRO technologies offers enterprise-grade manageability features for IT managers to streamline operations, built-in security features work in synergy with ThinkShield to protect against sophisticated attacks, and unprecedented stability for enterprise software.

ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 specification highlights include:
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS processor with AMD RyzenTM AI and AMD Radeon integrated graphics
- Available with Windows 11 Pro, and qualified for several versions of Linux-based operating systems2
- Up to 96GB DDR5 and up to 2TB PCIe 4×4 Performance SSD
- FHD touch or non-touch displays with 3M Optical Film solution increases brightness to 400 nits while using up to 16% less power3
- 2.8k OLED display option with low blue light and X-Rite factory color calibration
- Wi-Fi 6E and optional 5G WWAN4
- 39.3Whr battery option offers lightweight mobility while a customer replaceable (CRU) 52.5Whr battery extends working hours
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 enhances Lenovo’s AMD-powered professional workstation portfolio that includes the existing ThinkPad P16s Gen 2, the ThinkStation™ P620, and the latest ThinkStation P8 desktop workstation featuring AMD Ryzen Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series processors with up to 96 cores and 192 threads.
Whether users are professional artists, engineers, educators, or students, the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s empowers them to innovate freely no matter where they are. With its premium features and performance, this mobile workstation provides exceptional value for users who demand reliability and power in a compact form factor.
Download the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD datasheet, and for more information on how AI-Ready Lenovo workstations are working toward a smarter, faster future, visit https://techtoday.lenovo.com/workstations
HK Availability and Pricing5
- Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD is now available, with a suggested retail price starting from HK$10,058.
1 For a complete list of ISV certifications, visit http://www.thinkworkstations.com/isv-certifications/
2 ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD is qualified for Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise, Fedora, Debian, and Rocky. It includes Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise certification, and is available preloaded with Ubuntu or Fedora.
3 Power saving claims are approximate and based on internal testing under optimal laboratory and network conditions. Actual power saving performance will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors.
4 5G WWAN option not available in PRC.
5 Pricing and availability may vary by geography and products may only be available in selected markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.
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Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a pocket-to cloud portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our
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Thaksin Indicted on Charge of Royal Defamation as More Court Cases Stir Thailand’s Political Woes

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming Thailand’s monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.
OZO HOTELS x GREYHOUND ORIGINAL: OZO Unveils Chic New Uniforms with Uniquely Playful Twist in Collaboration with GREYHOUND ORIGINAL
OZO also Partners with Other Thai Brands to Redefine Joy in the Hotel Experience
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2024 – OZO, the fun and vibrant concept hotel brand managed by ONYX Hospitality Group, is ready to provide unlimited happiness and smiles with its refreshed and brighter look. OZO is thrilled to unveil chic new staff uniforms through a special collaboration project, OZO HOTELS x GREYHOUND ORIGINAL, breaking all the stereotypes of traditional uniforms. Additionally, OZO plans to enhance its vibrancy by partnering with other Thai lifestyle brands, creating unique experiences and moments that bring smiles to every guest.

For over a decade, OZO has been committed to providing happiness and vibrant fun to its guests, since opening its first branch on Koh Samui. OZO caters to everyone’s unique needs for fun with its simple yet bright design and convenient locations, connected to major tourist attractions. These features allow guests to engage in a variety of activities, meeting every lifestyle need and creating lasting impressions, ensuring OZO is a top option for accommodation, to suit a range of travellers.
Today, the OZO brand is unveiling a vibrant new look under the concept of ‘Unpack. Good. Vibes.‘ This refreshed design and decor cater to practical needs while infusing fun into every detail, creating an atmosphere that feels like a playground where guests can fully express themselves. The OZO brand is prepared to spark happiness under three main ideas: ensuring guests enjoy a restful night’s sleep, quickly connecting them to the world of technology, and inspiring them to find their unique happiness. Through these brand promises, every day at OZO promises a good time.
Yuthachai Charanachitta, CEO of ONYX Hospitality Group, which manages the OZO hotel brand, said that “OZO’s highlight lies in its strategic locations and unwavering focus on the guest experience. We continuously strive to elevate and enhance this aspect. The launch not only unveils a brighter and more lively atmosphere but also emphasises services unique to the OZO brand. Through OZO, we are committed to ensuring every guest has the best and most enjoyably memorable experience on every trip.”
In addition to the new vibrant decorations, the re-launch of OZO introduces new employee uniforms that vividly reflect the brand’s character. These uniforms convey the bright, fun essence of the OZO brand through a special collaboration with Thailand’s leading fashion brand, OZO HOTELS x GREYHOUND ORIGINAL, designed by Bordin Aphimarn himself. The new uniform design, combining the cheerfulness of the OZO brand with GREYHOUND ORIGINAL’s design features, has resulted in a very chic uniform that breaks all the rules of traditional hotel uniforms. The new employee uniform will be a key element in emphasising the brand’s character. By having hotel employees wear fun uniforms and serve guests with the spirit of the OZO brand, the aim is to enhance the blissful experience for every guest.
“OZO can indeed be described as a Lifestyle Hotel, as it consistently thinks outside the box. Its collaboration with GREYHOUND ORIGINAL, a renowned Thai fashion brand with similar personalities and viewpoints, not only creates a clear brand image for OZO but also strengthens both brands. This collaboration allows them to reach a wider target audience. The new staff uniform designed by GREYHOUND ORIGINAL for OZO perfectly embodies the fun essence of OZO’s ‘Unpack. Good. Vibes.‘ concept. As guests arrive and see employees wearing these colourful uniforms, it immediately creates a fun and energetic atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. This emphasis on creativity and brightness underscores OZO’s identity as a brand that thinks outside the box, setting it apart from others in the industry,” said Yuthachai.
The newly designed uniform seamlessly blends the fashion style of GREYHOUND ORIGINAL with the personality and unique colours of OZO, effectively reflecting the brand DNA. The new uniform design also prioritises practicality, ensuring suitability for various functions within the hotel, including management, reception, housekeeping, and technical staff.
Bordin Aphimarn, the uniform designer representing GREYHOUND ORIGINAL, discusses the design process for OZO’s employee uniforms, stating, “This uniform design merges the shared brand characteristics of OZO and GREYHOUND, such as being lifestyle brands with a cool edge. It combines these similarities with differences in specific dimensions, like the bright colours of the OZO brand, to create new chemistry. The result is something different yet still distinctly OZO—a fun brand full of positive energy, brightness, and surprises, in line with the ‘Unpack. Good. Vibes.‘ concept.”
“OZO’s strong identity and clear needs from the outset made the design process very smooth. There may have been initial hesitation about using bright colours as they are not typical of GREYHOUND’s style. However, incorporating fresh colours that truly reflect OZO’s character finally resulted in a uniform that now exudes a sense of joyfulness and modernity. In terms of style, we focused on an oversized design to create a relaxed look that conveys the message that OZO is a hotel brand that thinks outside the box. Additionally, the uniforms are designed to be unisex, ensuring that employees of all genders, ages, and body types can wear them and look good, cool, and be flexible in their work. The uniforms are made from a blend of cotton and polyester, making them durable, wrinkle-resistant, and breathable. This makes them suitable for regular use and comfortable to wear in hot weather zones or locations near the sea.”
In addition to the OZO HOTEL x GREYHOUND ORIGINAL project, ONYX Hospitality Group plans to collaborate with many leading Thai brands to further enhance the OZO brand. One of these collaborations is with Guss Damn Good, a premium ice cream brand loved by ice cream enthusiasts. The brands have collaborated to create two unique ice cream flavours for the OZO brand: Good Vibes and Cheat Day. These flavours promise freshness in the OZO style right from the first bite, using the concept of ‘Unpack. Good. Vibes.‘ in their creation. For example, the Good Vibes flavour takes the refreshing taste of popular tropical fruits like watermelon and creates a sorbet that is light, delicious, and conveys Good Vibes in every bite. Cheat Day, on the other hand, is Banoffee ice cream that hides a fun surprise in each mouthful.
These two ice cream flavours will be available soon in all Guss Damn Good stores, as well as in all three OZO hotels in Thailand: OZO North Pattaya, OZO Chaweng Samui, and OZO Phuket. Additionally, ice cream lovers can enjoy seven other popular flavours of Guss Damn Good’s original ice cream at these locations.
“We aim to create a distinct brand personality and culture, which OZO has further emphasised through collaborations with other Thai lifestyle brands in the form of collaborative marketing. There is an abundance of excellent design work stemming from the skills of many Thai individuals who deserve to be recognised and supported. In the future, we may explore collaborations with specific brands to develop products related to beach lifestyle and marine activities. This direction aligns with the fact that many locations of OZO hotels are renowned for their beaches, including Pattaya, Samui, and Phuket.”
“Promoting Thai products is also of high importance. Thai artists have high skills and potential, as mentioned above. But it must be done gradually to ensure partnerships are authentic and create natural synergy with the OZO identity,” said Yuthachai, expressing his intentions. He envisions that each future collaboration will enable Thai brands, including the OZO brand, to grow collectively and achieve new heights beyond previous accomplishments.
OZO aims for every guest to experience a vibrant energy that is full of fun and liveliness. This is achieved through various functions, both in the rooms and in the hotel’s facilities, that prioritise comfort, practicality in real-life usage, and responsiveness to every need. With these offerings, OZO has established itself as a brand with a distinct character, setting it apart from its competitors and bringing smiles wider than ever before. The ultimate goal is to become the top-quality hotel brand in Asia.
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About ONYX Hospitality Group
ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.
Visit the website at www.onyx-hospitality.com
France, European Union Inject Major Funding into Heritage, Agriculture,Tax Systems in Laos

The Ministry of Planning and Investment hosted the official launch of additional funding totaling EUR 13.6 million (USD 14.5 million) for three significant projects funded by the French Embassy and the European Union (EU) in Laos on 13 June.
The event was chaired by Minister Phet Phomphiphak, Deputy Minister Phonevanh Outhavong, French Ambassador to Laos Madam Siv-Leng Chhuor, and Jean-Pierre Marcelli, Regional Director for Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Southeast Asia.
Of the EUR 13.6 million (USD 14.5 million), EUR 5 million (USD 5.36 million) will be allocated to preserving the Vat Phou Champasack World Heritage Site and revitalizing the old town of Savannakhet. These efforts aim to enhance tourism and improve the living conditions of local residents.
An additional EUR 8 million, co-financed by the EU, will support existing AFD projects focused on the coffee and tea sectors in Northern Laos. This initiative aims to promote agro-ecological community-based actions and develop climate-resilient and inclusive value chains with a gender and human rights-based approach.
Furthermore, EUR 600,000 (USD 643,656) will be dedicated to providing technical assistance through Expertise France. This will support the rationalization of tax expenditures related to concession agreements, helping Laos analyze new concession agreements for local and foreign direct investment projects. The goal is to establish a coordination mechanism between all concerned authorities, ultimately providing more sustainable resources for the Lao Government to implement its National Socio-Economic Development plans.
The launch ceremony coincided with Jean-Pierre Marcelli’s two-day mission to Vientiane on 13 to 14 June. During his visit, Marcelli met with high-ranking officials from several ministries and key development partners, including the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. Discussions focused on the challenges and priorities for development cooperation in Laos.
This event also marked the 30th anniversary of AFD’s presence in Laos, with a celebratory ceremony planned for the end of 2024.
“It is a great pleasure for me to witness the launch of these three new projects supported by the AFD Group,” said Siv-Leng Chhuor, Ambassador of France to Laos. “France, as a long and lasting partner of Laos, remains committed to further strengthen cooperation through various French cooperation actors. The sizable amount of additional funds approved by AFD and by the EU through AFD to enhance quality development in the coffee and tea sectors, preserve cultural heritage and support sustainable domestic revenues illustrates this commitment.”
These new initiatives highlight the continued dedication to fostering economic growth, enhancing community well-being, and addressing environmental challenges.