Poll shows most Thai’s don’t believe new government can end political divide

14 Sept 03:01 Key points summarised by AI

A recent Suan Dusit Poll indicates that most Thais doubt the new government, irrespective of its leading party, can effectively resolve the nation's political divisions or other long-standing issues.
A significant portion of respondents (31.85%) anticipate a worsening political situation due to governmental instability, with nearly half (48%) expressing disappointment over the March 24th election's perceived lack of transparency.
Despite widespread concerns about election irregularities and fraud (69.47%), a majority (66.14%) were positively impressed by the high voter turnout.

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.