Maximum security in place at Parliament ahead of protest on Thursday

14 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Parliament implements maximum security, including designated protest areas and evacuation plans, ahead of a Free People movement protest coinciding with a critical debate on constitutional amendments.
The joint parliamentary session will debate six motions, primarily focusing on amending Section 256 to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly and Section 272 to reduce senators' influence in electing the Prime Minister.
Some senators strongly object to amending the charter without a public referendum, asserting that the people, who originally endorsed it, must provide consent for such significant changes.
NGO iLaw presents its own comprehensive amendment proposals, backed by over 100,000 signatures, advocating for reforms like elected senators, PMs chosen solely by MPs, and the revocation of junta-era provisions.

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.