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Thai rescue workers and fire trucks sent to help douse fire at a Cambodian office building near the Thai-Cambodian border

23 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thai rescue workers and fire trucks from Aranyaprathet were dispatched to Poipet, Cambodia, to assist in dousing a fire at an 18-story office building/service apartment.
The fire rapidly spread from the ground floor to the 10th floor, causing panic among hundreds of occupants inside the building.
After a three-hour battle, the blaze was brought under control, with initial reports indicating around 10 injuries, predominantly Chinese nationals, and no Thais affected.

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.