Smog in 9 northern provinces to increase March-April

13 Sept 12:43 Key points summarised by AI

Nine northern Thai provinces anticipate a worsening smog problem in March-April, primarily due to ongoing forest fires despite an existing ban on open burning.
Emergency measures include deploying firefighters to combat weeks-long blazes and implementing a complete ban on open burning from February 10th to April 30th across the affected regions, with helicopters on standby.
Current air quality in several northern and northeastern provinces is below standard, posing health hazards (condition orange), prompting the cabinet to elevate the smog issue to a national agenda.

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.