Suthep asks whether Abhisit is siding with Thaksin

1 Oct 11:22 Key points summarised by AI

Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai founder Suthep Thuagsuban publicly questioned Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's motives, suggesting he might align with fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to secure the premiership.
Suthep's sharp criticism stemmed from Abhisit's recent declaration that he would not support General Prayut Chan-o-cha's return as prime minister after the election.
Emphasizing his pivotal role in Abhisit's 2008 premiership, Suthep implied Abhisit's ambition might lead him to accept support from Thaksin's camp, deepening a political rift.
The Democrat party's stance against General Prayut transforms the upcoming March 24 election into a three-way contest among pro-Thaksin, pro-junta, and Democrat factions.

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.