Floods, political tide undermine Bangkok governor

13 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang faces intense pressure to resign, stemming from public anger over severe flooding and escalating demands for long-suspended gubernatorial elections.
Critics, including academics and a former political ally, lambast Aswin for his unelected status, arguing it fosters indifference to citizens' hardships and undermines democratic accountability.
Despite a past reputation as a 'white knight' crime-buster, his current leadership is challenged by the dual forces of persistent urban flooding and a resurgent call for local democracy.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.