PM Prayut denies influencing senators on charter changes

13 Sept 14:23 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha denies accusations of lobbying senators to delay constitutional amendments, asserting their independent decision-making.
He vows a forceful response against anti-government protesters who break laws, as they plan to escalate actions following the Parliament's decision to delay charter voting.
Prayut refrains from stating his personal stance on the constitutional amendments but expresses no objection to the attempts, urging clarity on proposed changes.
The PM warns that ongoing conflicts deepen national division and exacerbate economic struggles from the pandemic, confirming authorities are preparing legal cases against law-breaking protesters.

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.