Horn of dead white rhino at Songkhla Zoo believed sold on black market

21 Sept 06:44 Key points summarised by AI

A white rhino horn was stolen from Songkhla Zoo and is suspected to have been sold on the black market, where its value can exceed gold or cocaine.
Laboratory tests confirmed the horn belonged to a dead rhino, with its black market value estimated at up to US$60,000.
The zoo faces intense public scrutiny following this theft and the prior disappearance of two white barking deer.
An investigation into the missing deer led to a tragic murder-suicide, involving a zoo official killing the Director of Zoological Park Organization before taking his own life.

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.