School told to review its casual dress initiative

14 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Christian College's initiative allowing students to wear casual clothes on Tuesdays is under review by the Office of Private Education Promotion (OPEP).
OPEP expressed concerns regarding potential impacts on student discipline, increased clothing expenditure, and social problems, urging the college to reconsider the policy.
The school defended the initiative, stating it promotes creativity and modern relevance, while the Education Minister and a former minister supported the idea, emphasizing that dress code should not hinder learning.
The Private Education Promotion Commission recommended the college consult its school board and report to the Education Ministry, reminding that private schools must follow ministry dress code regulations.

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.