It's now official - Akira Nishino appointed head coach

13 Sept 13:43 Key points summarised by AI

Akira Nishino, former head coach of Japan's national football team, has been officially appointed as the new head coach for both Thailand’s national football team and the U23 squad.
Nishino will lead Thailand in crucial upcoming tournaments, including the World Cup 2022 Asian Qualifiers and the AFC U23 Championship, marking a historic milestone as the first Asian head coach for the Thai national team.

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.