PM reminds Loy Krathong celebrants to use environment-friendly floats

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged Loy Krathong celebrants to use only biodegradable or environment-friendly materials for their floats to protect the environment.
The PM emphasized safety, advising vigilance at waterways, parental supervision for children, and a ban on fireworks or sky lanterns to prevent accidents.
Bangkok City Hall opened 30 parks for the public to float eco-friendly Krathong, with 200 city workers prepared to collect an estimated 840,000 floats overnight.
Last year, 94.7% of collected Krathong in Bangkok were biodegradable, indicating a growing trend towards environmental consciousness during the festival.

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.