Smog in 9 northern provinces to increase March-April

17 Sept 10:02 Key points summarised by AI

Northern Thailand's smog problem is projected to intensify in March-April across nine provinces, primarily due to persistent forest fires.
A comprehensive ban on open burning has been enforced from February 10th to April 30th in affected areas to mitigate the worsening air quality.
Current PM2.5 levels are dangerously high, prompting the cabinet to elevate the smog crisis to a national agenda, with firefighters and helicopters deployed.

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.