Two Navy oil recovery vessels sent to contain 4km long slick in the Gulf

23 Sept 02:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy has deployed vessels equipped with skimmers, oil booms, and dispersant to contain a 4km long oil slick threatening the eastern Gulf coast.
Originating from the sunken oil tanker Golden Bridge 2, the 20,000-litre bunker oil slick poses a serious environmental threat to marine life, corals around Si Chang Island, and coastal mangrove forests.

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.