Chiang Rai road temporarily blocked by landslide

21 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

A landslide temporarily blocked a main road connecting Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai, but was swiftly cleared by tractors.
Heavy rainfall concurrently caused significant flooding in Mae Sai district, inundating over 500 houses and making parts of the Phahon Yothin highway impassable.
Local officials had previously warned communities to prepare for potential Mekong River overflows and advised riverside residents to be ready for evacuation.

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.