Royal Thai Police withdraw arrest warrant against Red Bull heir

21 Sept 06:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced it agrees with special public prosecutors' decision to drop the final charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
The RTP will withdraw the domestic arrest warrant and ask Interpol to cancel the international warrant for Vorayuth, who fled Thailand after the 2012 hit-and-run killing of a police officer.
Police officials stated they would not interfere with the prosecutors' decision, insisting it was based on evidence and not public sentiment, while acknowledging regret over the initial handling of the case.

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.