Thaksin promises to regain House seats lost in Nonthaburi

22 Sept 22:50 Key points summarised by AI

Paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed to reclaim all eight House seats in Nonthaburi province, which his Pheu Thai party lost to the Move Forward party in the last general election.
Nonthaburi, a province adjacent to Bangkok, has historically been a stronghold for Thaksin's parties, making its loss significant and its recapture a stated mission.
Thaksin made this pledge during a surprise appearance at the birthday party of long-time ally and Nonthaburi mayor, Somnuek Thanadechakul, highlighting his renewed political engagement.
Despite his parole for corruption convictions, Thaksin appears actively involved in politics, traveling and believed to be influencing the ruling Pheu Thai party's moves.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.