Prisons to open throughout August for family visits to mark Mother's Day

13 Sept 09:45 Key points summarised by AI

Prisons and detention centers across the country will open for family visits throughout August, allowing inmates to celebrate Mother's Day (August 12) and pay respects to their mothers.
Arrangements for these visits will be made by individual prisons, with well-behaved inmates potentially receiving private meeting privileges.
The Corrections Department also launched a program with cultural organizations to promote reading and learning among pregnant and new mother inmates, aiming to strengthen mother-child bonds.

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.