Air Force sends two planes to fight air pollution with water spraying

13 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Air Force deploys two BT67 transport planes from Phitsanuloke to spray water over Bangkok and five surrounding provinces, carrying 3,000 liters each, to combat severe PM2.5 air pollution.
This operation aims to provide immediate relief from health-threatening fine dust particles, with assurances that the water used is clean and safe for public health.
An environmental expert criticizes authorities for ignoring the two-month-old pollution problem, stating that water spraying offers only temporary relief and advocating for more sustainable solutions like reducing vehicle emissions and aligning pollution standards with WHO guidelines.

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.