Thai military on standby to help victims of tropical storm Nangka

13 Sept 12:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thai military units are on high alert, preparing to assist residents affected by tropical storm Nangka, which is forecast to bring heavy rains.
Tropical storm Nangka is expected to make landfall in Vietnam, triggering significant rainfall in Thailand's eastern and northeastern provinces from Wednesday to Friday.
Defence Ministry confirms that public disaster relief units will establish evacuation centers and aid in relocating residents from heavily flooded areas.
Authorities are also monitoring another storm, Zodel, which is forecast to move into the South China Sea and potentially bring additional rain to Thailand's eastern and southern regions from Friday through Sunday.

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.