Ministry to launch volunteer projects to ease graduate unemployment

14 Sept 00:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's HESRI Ministry allocates 8.6 billion baht to tackle projected unemployment among 500,000 university graduates, exacerbated by the US-China trade war.
The 'Nation-Building Youth' program includes a Graduate Volunteer project, dedicating 8 billion baht to provide 50,000 temporary jobs for new graduates in rural areas for 12 months, with monthly pay ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 baht.
A Pracharat Volunteer project will engage 10,000 third and fourth-year students in rural community work for 4-5 months, offering 5,000 baht monthly allowances, with a pilot launching in Kalasin.
The initiative also features a Start-up Youth Enterprise Fund, enabling students to collaborate with universities on developing local products for new businesses.

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.