Famous Thai musician ‘Add’ Carabao urges Government not to bow to US pressure

14 Sept 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Famous Thai musician 'Add' Carabao urges the government to resist US "bully tactics" after the US suspended $1.3 billion in trade preferences under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program.
The US justified the suspension by claiming Thailand failed to adequately protect labour rights, impacting about a third of Thai products and revoking duty-free treatment for seafood exports.
'Add' links the GSP suspension to Thailand's recent ban on certain hazardous chemicals, suggesting the US prioritizes its own vested interests over human lives.
He calls on Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit to secure new markets for Thai exports and refutes the US's allegations regarding labour rights protection.

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.