Seripisut rails against budget bill, challenging its legitimacy

23 Sept 01:40 Key points summarised by AI

Seri Ruam Thai leader Seripisut Temiyavet rejected the budget bill, asserting the government's illegitimacy due to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's incomplete oath of office.
He demanded the government withdraw the bill until the Prime Minister fully recites his oath, questioning the bill's parliamentary debate validity.
Opposition leader Sompong Amornvivat (Pheu Thai) also urged the government to withdraw and rewrite the budget bill, arguing it failed to address the economic slowdown, stagnant consumption, and investment issues.
Sompong criticized the continuous budget increases under PM Prayut, highlighting an unnecessary six-billion-baht defense budget hike that wouldn't benefit the public.

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.