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Police find stolen railway pins and steel plates at scrap dealer in Phetchaburi following train derailment

15 Sept 01:58 Key points summarised by AI

A south-bound train derailed in Phetchaburi due to missing railway pins and steel plates, prompting immediate police action.
Police swiftly raided a scrap dealer in Cha-am, recovering numerous stolen pins and plates, and detained the shop owner for questioning while train services quickly resumed after repairs.

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.