Parents of a Japanese tourist killed 12 years ago to meet Thailand’s Justice Minister

13 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese parents and police are meeting Thailand's Justice Minister to follow up on the 12-year-old unsolved murder of tourist Tomoko Kawashita.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin expects updated forensic findings, including DNA test results, within three weeks, though current tests of 300 samples yielded no matches.
The 2007 murder of 27-year-old Kawashita in Sukhothai Historical Park remains unsolved, with a previously arrested suspect released due to lack of evidence.
The minister vows to bring the perpetrator to justice, recognizing the case's negative impact on tourism.

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.