Thai army to buy 37 US-made armored cars

25 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Army has ordered 37 US-made 1126 Stryker armored cars, valued at approximately US$80 million, with delivery expected this year to the 11th Light Infantry Division.
This acquisition signifies a warming of relations between the Thai army and the US armament sector, following a period where Thailand had diversified its military purchases to countries like China and Ukraine.

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.