Air Force trainer plane crashes in Chiang Mai, killing the pilot

14 Sept 03:25 Key points summarised by AI

A Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) L39 trainer aircraft crashed in Chiang Mai's Sarapee district during a training flight, resulting in the pilot's death and minor injuries to a second officer.
The crash was attributed to engine trouble, forcing the pilot to eject, and RTAF inspectors have been dispatched to investigate the exact cause.

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.