Anti-junta activist Ja New attacked again by unidentified men

20 Sept 21:03 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-junta activist Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat was violently assaulted by five unidentified men in Bangkok, an attack he described as an attempt on his life.
The assault occurred shortly after Ja New launched a campaign urging senators to abstain from the upcoming Prime Minister election.
This incident is part of a pattern of harassment against Ja New, following previous abductions by men in military uniform and interference with his investigations into alleged corruption.
Ja New has filed a complaint of attempted murder, highlighting the significant risks faced by political activists in Thailand.

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.