Tour company will not salvage sunken Phoenix tourist boat

13 Sept 12:46 Key points summarised by AI

TC Blue Dream Company, owner of the Phoenix boat that sank off Phuket killing 47 Chinese tourists, refuses to salvage the vessel.
The company argues the boat's depth (45m) prevents it from obstructing navigation or causing pollution, and insists the state should cover salvage costs if required for evidence.
The Marine Department, however, demands the boat's retrieval, citing potential future navigation hazards and its proximity to a coral reef.
Despite the company's rejection of the salvage notice, the Marine Department plans to proceed with the operation and will seek approximately 10 million baht in compensation from TC Blue Dream Company.

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

Today 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.