Forest ranger drowns crossing a raging river to erect a rope bridge

24 Sept 04:47 Key points summarised by AI

A 27-year-old park ranger, Phuwadon Pongsa, drowned while attempting to cross a swollen river in Thailand's Khao Laem National Park.
Phuwadon volunteered to set up a rope bridge across the raging Runtee River for his fellow rangers during a patrol.
He was tragically swept away by strong currents, leaving his colleagues unable to assist.
His death marks the seventh fatality among park rangers this year, with the Department of National Parks pledging support for his wife and two children.

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.