Crowning glory for His Majesty the King

14 Sept 01:35 Key points summarised by AI

Their Majesties the King and Queen embarked on a spectacular ceremonial barge procession along the Chao Phya River, witnessed by tens of thousands of cheering onlookers.
The majestic 3.4-kilometer journey, featuring 52 barges and over 2,200 Royal Thai Navy oarsmen, marked the grand conclusion of His Majesty the King's Royal Coronation.
This centuries-old royal barge procession, a tradition dating back to the Sukhothai era, underscored the glory of the Thai Monarchy with Buddhist chanting and ceremonial songs along the route.

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.