8 provinces warned to brace for flash flood and landslide

13 Sept 23:05 Key points summarised by AI

Eight provinces across Thailand's northeast, east, and south are under alert for flash floods and landslides due to accumulated rainfall over the past seven days.
The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) is actively monitoring eight major dams, with two—Nam Oon and Kaeng Krachan—currently exceeding their capacities, necessitating close management.
Continuous heavy rains are predicted nationwide from mid-month until October, driven by a strong low-pressure trough and southwestern monsoon, further elevating the risk of water-related disasters.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.