NACC urged to exercise its power to protect whistle blowers

13 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) urged the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to activate its powers to safeguard whistleblowers under the nation’s anti-graft legislation.
This plea stems from the case of Ms. Om-aree Khengrith, a kindergarten teacher who reported suspected corruption in her school's substandard lunch program.
Ms. Om-aree faced intimidation, including a bag of pig’s blood thrown into her classroom, and an initial retaliatory transfer, which was later rescinded due to public outcry.
ACT highlighted that Ms. Om-aree's case underscores the widespread fear of reporting corruption in Thailand and stressed that NACC's proactive protection is crucial to empower citizens to expose irregularities safely.

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.