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Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
NAVY SEAL confirms 9th survivor out of cave
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NAVY SEAL confirms 9th survivor out of cave
13 Sept 05:37Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Navy SEAL confirmed the safe extraction of the 9th member of the "Wild Boar" soccer team from Tham Luang cave at 4:06 pm.
This rescue is part of the final phase to bring out the remaining 5 survivors, with 8 others already safely extracted and receiving medical care.
Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Today 15:28Key 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.