Thailand grounds Boeing 737 MAX jets

13 Sept 19:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand joined other nations in grounding Boeing 737 MAX jets due to safety concerns following a second fatal crash in five months, killing 157 people.
Thai Lion Air's MAX 9 fleet is suspended for a week, with the airline using alternative aircraft to prevent flight cancellations.
The US also grounded the aircraft, citing new satellite data and evidence from the Ethiopian Airlines crash, escalating the crisis for Boeing, the world's largest plane-maker.

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.