Seri Ruam Thai leader faces defamation charges from army chief

13 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong has ordered legal action against Seri Ruam Thai party leader Pol Gen Seripisut Temiyavej.
Charges include defamation for allegedly insulting an army officer and his insignia in a newspaper interview, with remarks also leading to a potential Computer Crimes Act violation.
Seripisut faces additional legal action for allegedly insulting an army officer assigned to provide security during his campaign visit.
The army spokesman clarified that providing security to politicians is standard practice, noting the officer's respectful conduct despite Seripisut's alleged aggression.

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.