Search for three missing Samui ferry crew suspended this afternoon

13 Sept 09:43 Key points summarised by AI

The search for three missing crew members from the sunken Racha 4 ferry off Samui was suspended due to challenging rough seas, strong currents, and poor undersea visibility.
Divers successfully located two trailer trucks from the submerged ferry but were unable to find the three missing crew members.
Future operations will involve divers assessing the feasibility of entering the sunken vessel to search for crew members potentially trapped inside.
The ferry, which sank Saturday night, carried 12 crew and 4 passengers; 11 people were rescued, 2 drowned, and 3 remain missing.

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.