Mekong River bursts its banks in Mukdahan

13 Sept 15:44 Key points summarised by AI

The Mekong River in Mukdahan, Thailand, has burst its banks, exceeding the maximum water level by 4 centimeters (12.54m) and inundating riverside areas.
Shops in the Indochina Market's basement floor are flooded, prompting traders to move merchandise to higher ground.
Increased water discharge from Laos' Nam Ngum 5 Dam into the Mekong River has exacerbated the flooding.
Muang and Dong Luang districts in Mukdahan are declared flood disaster zones, with military forces deployed to assist affected residents.
Several sections of the Phon Sawang-Na Lak road in Dong Luang district are impassable to small vehicles, requiring military trucks for villager transport.

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.