Huge crowd pay last respect to late Luang Phor Koon ahead of royally-sponsored cremation Tuesday

13 Sept 10:50 Key points summarised by AI

Tens of thousands of worshippers converged in Khon Kaen to pay their final respects to the highly revered late Luang Phor Koon Parisutho.
Attendees queued in long lines to place sandalwood flowers ahead of his royally-sponsored cremation, scheduled for Tuesday.
Over one million worshippers are anticipated for the ceremony, leading to fully booked accommodations and potential traffic issues.
Luang Phor Koon, who passed away in 2015, had his body donated for medical study, with his ashes to be scattered in the Mekong River post-cremation.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.