Floating trash collectors to be used in 13 coastal provinces

13 Sept 22:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources received 20 floating trash collectors from the Siam Cement Group (SCG).
These devices will be deployed in estuaries and tributaries across 13 coastal provinces to intercept plastic waste before it pollutes the sea.
SCG is further developing solar-powered, AI-enabled trash collecting robots for hard-to-reach areas, with trials anticipated by the end of the year.

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.