PM tours Chatuchak weekend market

23 Sept 01:52 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market, acknowledging its status as a popular tourist destination attracting 200,000 daily visitors and generating 8.5 million baht.
The Prime Minister thanked the Bangkok City Administration for enhancing the market's appeal and urged vendors to maintain cleanliness and politeness, while briefly advocating for peaceful discussion of political differences.

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.