Pope’s visit a “pilgrim of peace” for all

14 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

Pope Francis's three-day apostolic visit to Thailand is hailed as a "pilgrim of peace" and "moment of grace" for all Thais, emphasizing his role as a bridge-builder promoting peaceful co-existence.
The Pontiff will advocate for religious diversity, urge earnest action on climate change, and call for reducing economic inequality, specifically condemning the "culture of throwing away."
His packed itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch, HM the King, medical personnel, and various Christian and interfaith leaders, alongside two major masses.

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.