Tourists warned not to disturb false killer whale seen near Koh Kood beach

16 Sept 00:21 Key points summarised by AI

A false killer whale was spotted in shallow waters near Bangbao Bay, Koh Kood, prompting officials to warn tourists against disturbing the marine mammal.
Despite attempts to guide it away, the creature (a type of dolphin) repeatedly returned to the beach, leading to a caution for swimmers and boaters to avoid provocation.

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.