HM the King’s title deed of land donated for new zoo on display

13 Sept 19:53 Key points summarised by AI

His Majesty the King donated a 300-rai land plot in Pathum Thani for a new zoo, with its title deed now on public display at the current Dusit Zoo.
The historic Dusit Zoo, a Bangkok landmark since 1938, is set to close permanently on August 31, with its over 1,600 animals being relocated to temporary homes in other zoos across Thailand.

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.