Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Six passengers killed in tour bus accident in Pathum Thani
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Six passengers killed in tour bus accident in Pathum Thani
13 Sept 19:56Key points summarised by AI
Six passengers, including a baby girl, died, and 50 others were injured when a tour bus crashed into a roadside ditch in Pathum Thani province.
The Bangkok-Phanom Prai bus skidded off Paholyothin Road, overturned, and police are investigating the cause, initially suspecting slippery road conditions.
Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Today 15:28Key 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.