Seven districts in Ubon remain flooded

21 Sept 09:37 Key points summarised by AI

Seven districts in Ubon Ratchathani province, particularly Muang, Warin Chamrap, and Sawang Weerawong, remain severely flooded, with satellite images confirming 140,000 rai along the Moon and Chi rivers are still submerged.
The flooding, triggered by tropical storms Podul and Kajiki since August 29, has devastated over 42,000 households, damaged thousands of homes, destroyed more than 630,000 rai of farmland (including 530,000 rai of rice), and resulted in three fatalities.
Water levels in the Moon river are steadily dropping, making some riverside roads passable and enabling residents to commence clean-up operations, though some low-lying areas were submerged under two meters of water at the flood's peak.

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.