Thailand Cabinet Approves Social Security Law Amendment, Proposes Raising Section 33 Coverage Age to 65
Summary: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Social Security Act, proposing to raise the maximum insured age under Section 33 from 60 to 65, extend childcare benefits for six months after employment ends, and expand financial protection for workers and families. Thai government deputy spokesperson Patdarasm Thongsaluayko...
VicOne Discovers 28 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Physical AI Robotics Software
Lead: Cybersecurity firm VicOne has identified 28 previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in software used across Physical AI robotics ecosystems, completing its initial AI-assisted security research in less than two days. The flaws affect widely used robotics development and simulation tools from Google, NVIDIA, Meta and other technology providers, rais...
Thailand Launches 50,000-Baht Rooftop Solar Subsidy for 1 Million Households
Summary: Thailand has opened registration for its THB50 billion People’s Solar Power scheme, offering eligible households a one-time subsidy of up to 50,000 baht to install rooftop solar systems. More than 50,000 applications were received on the first day, with registration open until January 31, 2027. Bangkok, Thailand – Oc...
TSMC CoWoS Advanced Packaging Prices May Rise by Up to 20% Amid AI Chip Demand
Summary: TSMC is reportedly considering a 10%–20% price increase for Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) advanced packaging services, according to Taiwan's Commercial Times. Surging AI processor demand, longer testing times, and extended equipment lead times are tightening advanced packaging capacity, although TSMC has not officially confirmed the repor...
AI and Robotics Power a Self-Driving Laboratory to Accelerate High-Temperature Coating Materials Discovery
Summary: Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an AI-powered, robotic self-driving laboratory that automates material preparation, high-temperature sintering, and sample retrieval. By combining robotics with active learning, the platform accelerates the discovery of low-thermal-conductivity materials for aerospace thermal barrier coating...
