Air pollution closes all municipal schools Wednesday until Friday

13 Sept 16:26 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) ordered all municipal schools closed from Wednesday to Friday due to severe air pollution and dangerously high PM2.5 dust levels.
City officials implemented urgent measures, including suspending high-rise and electric train construction, restricting large trucks, banning outdoor burning, and deploying water spraying to mitigate dust.
PM2.5 levels significantly exceeded the 50-micron safety threshold across Bangkok, its neighboring provinces, and other regions like Rayong and Mae Hong Son, indicating a widespread public health threat.

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.