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Chuan reminds opposition of 2004 armoury raid in Narathiwat as they ponder charter amendments

13 Sept 14:28 Key points summarised by AI

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai advises opposition parties to proceed cautiously with constitutional amendments concerning the southern unrest, urging them to avoid past mistakes that worsened the situation.
He stresses the importance of all stakeholders, including the opposition and Senate, collaborating to brainstorm amendment approaches before targeting specific charter sections.
Chuan warns against touching sensitive security issues without new, improved initiatives, citing the January 2004 armoury raid in Narathiwat.
The 2004 raid, which saw hundreds of assault rifles stolen, marked a significant escalation of armed conflict in the Deep South, claiming over 6,000 lives.

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.