Chaiwat to vow to spirit at Kaeng Krachan Park bridge that he did not kill Billy

16 Sept 14:30 Key points summarised by AI

Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson and three co-suspects plan to visit a park bridge to publicly vow their innocence in the murder of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, as charged by the DSI.
The suspects, recently released on 800,000 baht bail each, face charges including premeditated murder and tampering with evidence, with the vow site being near where Billy’s charred remains were found.
Chaiwat maintains he released Billy after a brief arrest for collecting wild honey and suggests the charges are a conspiracy against his forest protection work.
DSI sources dispute Chaiwat's release claim, citing conflicting statements from student trainees present during Billy's arrest, with one student admitting Chaiwat coached him on what to tell police.

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.