Prepare for stormy weather across Thailand, warn weathermen

14 Sept 04:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is bracing for widespread stormy weather, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasting heavy downpours and thunderstorms across Bangkok, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions.
The prevailing southwest monsoon will intensify, bringing continuous rain, isolated heavy showers, and a risk of flash floods, particularly in the South, alongside higher waves in the Andaman Sea.
The monsoon is expected to strengthen until June 12th, before gradually weakening from June 13th-15th, which should reduce the likelihood of severe weather.
Bangkok recently endured significant flooding on June 7th from heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption for commuters.

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.