New venue chosen to house judges to end Doi Suthep dispute

13 Sept 06:21 Key points summarised by AI

The judiciary's administrative board approved a new 40-rai site in Chiang Rai for the Region 5 Appeals Court office and housing, aiming to resolve the Doi Suthep dispute.
Judges and officials will relocate to the new Chiang Rai facility once construction is complete (estimated three years, pending government funding), vacating the controversial Doi Suthep foothill units.
This decision directly addresses significant public protests and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's intervention regarding the disputed construction at the foot of Doi Suthep.

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.