Controversial Rice Bill shelved indefinitely

13 Sept 12:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA) indefinitely shelved the controversial Rice Bill following strong opposition from farmer groups.
Farmers protested the bill, fearing it would deprive them of the right to keep their own rice seeds for cultivation, despite proponents insisting it aimed to protect Thai rice and farmers' interests, leaving its revival to a post-election government.

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.