Kaeng Krachan’s spillway spillover first time in 15 years

21 Sept 02:48 Key points summarised by AI

Kaeng Krachan dam's spillway overflowed for the first time in 15 years, caused by a massive 160 million cubic meters of water inflow on July 19 from the Sin Tinh storm and southwestern monsoon.
The dam reached 103% of its capacity, prompting the Meteorological Department to warn of continued heavy rain and potential flash floods in Phetchaburi and other southern provinces.

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.