Premchai given one-year prison term on bribery charge

13 Sept 23:19 Key points summarised by AI

Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta was sentenced to one year in prison for bribery, connected to an illegal hunting scandal in Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary.
The court found Premchai guilty of attempting to bribe park officials to secure his release and drop charges after being caught with hunting rifles and protected animal carcasses.
This bribery conviction adds to a previous 16-month prison term Premchai received for illegal firearm possession, being an accessory in illegal hunting, and possessing a protected pheasant carcass.
Key evidence included a recording of Premchai's bribery offer, which led to his conviction, though his driver was acquitted of the same charge due to insufficient evidence.

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.