Fact-finding panel to probe alleged meddling in judicial affairs

21 Sept 07:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Judicial Commission has established a three-member panel to investigate the self-inflicted shooting of Yala provincial court chief judge Khanakorn Pianchana and his allegations of judicial interference.
Judge Pianchana reportedly shot himself after delivering a verdict, with a 25-page statement later posted online accusing a chief judge of Region 9 of meddling in a murder case.
The newly formed panel, comprising senior judges, has been given 15 days to conclude its fact-finding probe and submit its findings.
The incident reignites debate over the historical practice of senior judges reviewing junior judges' verdicts, a rule that has seen changes with various constitutional enactments since 1997.

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.