Haew Narok waterfall declared off-limits after six elephants fell to their deaths

13 Sept 06:24 Key points summarised by AI

Haew Narok waterfall in Khao Yai national park has been closed to all visitors after six elephants tragically fell into a deep ravine and drowned.
Park officials discovered the incident after hearing elephant cries at 3 am and investigating at daybreak, finding a baby elephant half-submerged and five adult elephants drowned.
The park chief promptly ordered the waterfall's closure and instructed officials to relocate other elephants from the nearby road to prevent similar fatalities.

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.