9 provinces still flooded

13 Sept 06:11 Key points summarised by AI

Floods continue to impact nine provinces across Thailand, affecting over 61,000 people and 25,000 households in 35 districts.
The affected regions span the Northeast (Nakhon Phanom, Ubon Ratchathani, Bung Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Yasothon), Central (Phetchaburi), and Southern (Surat Thani, Ranong) parts of the country.
While many areas remain submerged, water levels are reportedly receding in most provinces, including Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Yasothon, Phetchaburi, Surat Thani, and Ranong.
Sakon Nakhon is an exception, with water levels increasing in one village due to discharge from the Nam Un dam.

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.