Major quake feared in Lampang following minor tremors

13 Sept 19:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Meteorological Department is closely monitoring a series of tremors in Lampang's Wang Nua district, fearing a potential major earthquake.
The area experienced an initial 2.1 magnitude tremor, followed by 10 aftershocks within two hours, with magnitudes reaching up to 3.3.
Despite the tremors originating about eight kilometers underground, local residents did not feel them.
An expert from the Mineral Resources Department advised the public not to panic, confirming no unusual activity on the Phayao fault line.
The Phayao fault line's last major event was a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in 2014, which caused extensive damage in Chiang Rai.

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.