Flood wall reinforced along Yom River in Sukhothai to prevent flooding

13 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

Sukhothai officials and volunteers urgently reinforced the Yom River flood wall with sandbags to prevent municipal flooding, as heavy rains from depression Kajiki compromised nine sections of the wall.
Despite reinforcement efforts, the Yom River overflowed, inundating two villages in Sukhothai's Muang district and catching residents off-guard, forcing them to quickly move valuables.
Other provinces also faced severe weather impacts: Sakhon Nakhon actively pumped water from Nong Harn Lake to protect its municipal area, while rescue workers in Nan searched for a person swept away by strong currents in the Nam Oao River.
The Meteorological Department issued warnings for continued heavy rain in Thailand's northeastern and eastern provinces due to the receding Kajiki depression.

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.