Appeals Court increases prison terms for Premchai and three other defendants

13 Sept 09:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court increased Premchai Karnasuta's prison term to 2 years and 17 months for illegal poaching in Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary.
Premchai was convicted on three charges: abetting poaching, illegal possession of a kalif pheasant, and carrying unlicensed firearms.
Sentences for three co-defendants were also increased, and all four were ordered to pay 2 million baht in compensation.
Premchai received an additional one-year sentence for attempting to bribe rangers during his arrest.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.