Customs Dept. admits breaching WTO rules on Philip Morris cigarette imports

2 Oct 03:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Customs Department admitted breaching WTO procedures regarding Philip Morris cigarette imports from 2001-2007, following a WTO panel ruling that upheld the Philippines' claim of violations.
Thailand plans to appeal the ruling, asserting the WTO panel only found procedural non-compliance, not under-declaration of cigarette value, which Thailand claims resulted in 60 billion baht in lost excise revenue.

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.