Over 30 resorts near Kaeng Krachan dam temporarily closed by flooding

14 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy flooding has forced the temporary closure of over 30 resorts located downstream of Kaeng Krachan dam in Phetchaburi province.
Floodwaters, reaching depths of 1-3 meters, have made business operations impossible and severely damaged the only road leading to the affected resorts.
The flooding was caused by Kaeng Krachan dam discharging 259 cubic meters/second of water into the Phetchaburi river after its water level exceeded full capacity, leading to local families preparing for evacuation.

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.