Usable water level in Khon Kaen’s Ubonrat reservoir alarmingly low

26 Sept 23:11 Key points summarised by AI

Khon Kaen's Ubonrat reservoir faces critically low usable water levels, dropping to just 125 million cubic meters from 700 million total, a stark reversal from last year's flood management.
Officials are urging severe water conservation, advising farmers to suspend second-crop cultivation and switch to less water-intensive crops to mitigate the crisis.
The provincial administration is implementing additional measures, including halting mobile water pump services and asking residents to conserve energy by turning off air conditioners weekly, anticipating a summer reaching 40 degrees Celsius.

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.