Parliament delays vote on charter changes, sets up study panel

13 Sept 06:12 Key points summarised by AI

Parliament overwhelmingly voted to establish a joint committee to study proposed constitutional amendments, deferring an immediate vote on the motions.
This move, supported by government MPs and senators citing insufficient time to review the motions, effectively delays any decision for at least one month.
Opposition parties and anti-government protesters condemned the decision as a deliberate stalling tactic, with protesters expressing anger and staging demonstrations outside the chamber.

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.