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Australian PM writes to Prayut expressing “very strong feelings” against shackling of jailed Bahraini footballer

13 Sept 05:23 Key points summarised by AI

Australian PM Scott Morrison conveyed "very strong feelings" to Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, expressing disturbance over the shackling of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi in court.
Morrison demanded al-Araibi's return to Australia, highlighting the distress felt by many Australians regarding his treatment.
The Thai court extended al-Araibi's detention for 60 days to allow his lawyers to oppose Bahrain's extradition request, stating the alleged arson offense is also a crime under Thai law.
International pressure escalates as Australia's under-23 soccer team cancelled a Thailand training camp, with further calls for FIFA and IOC sanctions against Bahrain and Thailand.

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.