Nimmanhaemin Rd. chosen as pilot to transform Chiang Mai into a smart city

13 Sept 10:48 Key points summarised by AI

Nimmanhaemin Road in Chiang Mai has been selected as the pilot site for a 350 million baht project to transform the city into a smart hub.
The project will undertake significant infrastructure upgrades, including moving all overhead electrical and communication cables underground, laying new water pipelines, improving footpaths, and installing a comprehensive CCTV system.
Expected to launch on October 1st and conclude within 12 months, this initiative positions Chiang Mai as one of seven initial cities in Thailand's nationwide smart city development strategy.
While local businesses embrace the project, a key challenge involves overcoming the private sector's reluctance to share confidential business information, which is crucial for the smart city's collaborative success.

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.