Bangrak district’s civil works chief axed after collapse of construction crane

18 Sept 19:29 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang ordered the immediate transfer of Bangrak district's civil works chief due to alleged negligence after a construction crane collapsed onto a school basketball court, injuring approximately 10 students.
The Governor initiated legal action against the owner of the adjacent 17-storey condominium, from which the crane operated, for proceeding with illegal construction despite the city rejecting their application to convert the building into a hotel.
Senior officials of Bangrak district office were warned they would be held accountable if it was discovered that the building owner had defied a work stoppage order.

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.