March-24 election a choice between “Thailand and Thaksin” - Suthep Thuagsuban

21 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

Suthep Thuagsuban, founder of the pro-junta Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai party, frames the March 24 general election as a critical choice between 'Thailand and fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra,' rather than democracy versus military dictatorship.
Suthep highlighted alleged misdeeds of the Thaksin regime, including controversial loans by state-run banks (Krung Thai Bank, Exim Bank) and the Ratchadapisek land deal scandal.
He also cited the Yingluck government's rice pledging scheme, claiming recent evidence implicates Thaksin in orchestrating the corruption-plagued program that resulted in massive losses.

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.