March 24 "most suitable date" for election: Wissanu

13 Sept 23:45 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam identifies March 24 as the optimal election date, citing sufficient campaign time for parties and avoiding conflicts with university entrance exams.
The Election Commission (EC) reportedly favors March 24 to adhere to the constitutional 150-day timeframe, aiming to endorse election results by the critical May 9 deadline.
Legal experts warn that the entire election process could be nullified if the May 9 deadline for results endorsement is not met, emphasizing the crucial interpretation of the 150-day timeframe.

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.