Care of dugong ‘Mariam’ set to go live today (Sunday)

13 Sept 08:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and the Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) are launching a 24/7 Facebook live stream of young dugongs Mariam and Yamil, with a trial run today to test equipment.
Veterinarians are concerned about 6-month-old dugong Mariam nibbling her flippers at night due to hunger, causing small cuts.
To address the issue, a pond is being built for Mariam to enable night feeding, hoping to stop her flipper-biting, as she otherwise feeds well on milk and seagrass.

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.