Tropical storm Matmo to bring heavy rain to most provinces throughout this week

13 Sept 19:47 Key points summarised by AI

Tropical Storm Matmo is set to deliver heavy to very heavy rain across Thailand's lower Northeast, lower Central, eastern, and upper southern regions from today through Saturday, heightening risks of flash floods and water runoff.
The Category 3 storm, after making landfall in central Vietnam and moving into Cambodia, will subsequently cause a 3-5°C temperature drop in Thailand's North and upper Northeast following the intense rainfall.

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.