Body recovered from Mae Klong as search continues after collapse of pavilion

23 Sept 03:57 Key points summarised by AI

Rescue workers recovered one body from a collapsed riverside pavilion in Thailand's Mae Klong River, 17 hours after the incident, while the search continues for another missing person.
The 50-year-old structure, converted into a restaurant, is believed to have caved in under the weight of over 20 people, resulting in one confirmed fatality, one missing, and approximately 20 injured.

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.