Temperatures in 7 provinces set to hit 42-43 Celsius

26 Sept 23:08 Key points summarised by AI

Seven Thai provinces, including Mae Hong Son and Kanchanaburi, are warned to expect daytime temperatures reaching 42-43 degrees Celsius this summer.
While Bangkok may hit 40 Celsius and southern provinces 39 Celsius, this year's heat is not predicted to exceed Mae Hong Son's record of 44.6 degrees Celsius, with potential for summer storms and an Andaman Sea cyclone.

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.