Only charter court is authorized to rule on convicted Khon Kaen MP’s status

21 Sept 03:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court is the sole authority to determine the parliamentary status of Khon Kaen MP Nawath Tohcharoensook, who was sentenced to death and jailed for masterminding a murder.
Legal experts from the House Secretary-General's office, despite internal divisions on Nawath's status, unanimously agreed they lack the authority to make a final ruling, deferring to the Constitutional Court.
The matter can be referred to the Constitutional Court either through a motion signed by one-tenth of House or Senate members, or directly by the Election Commission.
Nawath's party, Pheu Thai, defends his status, arguing he remains an MP as the murder conviction is subject to appeal.

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.