Western diplomats told not to interfere in Thailand's internal affairs

13 Sept 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry formally warned Western diplomats, accusing them of interfering in the country's internal affairs.
The warning followed the diplomats' presence at a police station when Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit reported to acknowledge a sedition charge.
The ministry asserted that their actions violated Article 41 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and created an impression of taking sides in Thai politics.
Diplomats from several Western nations and the EU were cautioned against repeating such actions, despite their claims of merely observing political cases.

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.