Princess Sirindhorn receives “Friendship Medal” from President Xi

14 Sept 05:14 Key points summarised by AI

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn received China’s prestigious “Medal of Friendship” from President Xi Jinping, the highest state honor for foreigners.
The award was presented during China's 70th-anniversary celebrations of the People's Republic of China, acknowledging her significant contributions to China’s socialist modernization and international cooperation.
Princess Sirindhorn was recognized for her role in promoting exchanges and strengthening ties between China and foreign countries, particularly highlighting the benefits of Thailand-China cooperation in education and research.
In her acceptance, the Princess expressed gratitude, congratulated China on its 70th anniversary, and emphasized how bilateral educational and scientific collaborations have created new opportunities for Thai students and researchers.

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.