All sharks should be protected - Thon Thamrongnawasawat

15 Sept 15:26 Key points summarised by AI

Marine scientist Thon Thamrongnawasawat urges Thailand to list all shark species as protected marine animals to prevent commercial hunting, following a social media post of suspected blacktip reef shark meat.
Despite existing bans on fishing in marine parks and for small sharks, many species like blacktip reef, hammerhead, and leopard sharks are not legally protected, prompting a proposal to amend laws and a call for public boycott of shark meat.

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.