Navy ship brings 177 stranded tourists, crewmen back to Phuket

13 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Navy ship HTMS Narathiwat rescued 161 foreign tourists and 16 crewmen who were stranded for two days on Koh Racha Yai island due to stormy seas and high waves.
The rescue operation, initiated after business operators reported the stranded tourists, aimed to ensure their safe return and demonstrate Thailand's hospitality.

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.