Travellers to Vietnam and India warned of tropical storm and severe cyclone

14 Sept 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

Tropical Storm Nakri is rapidly approaching Vietnam, with forecasts predicting landfall along the central coast by Sunday or Monday, bringing strong winds and rain to south-central and south-eastern regions.
Severe Cyclone Bulbul is moving across the Bay of Bengal and is expected to hit northern India and Bangladesh on Sunday or Monday, with sustained wind speeds of up to 130kph.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.