Thais pay tribute to late Great King Bhumibol on 4th anniversary of his passing

14 Sept 05:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thais nationwide commemorated the fourth anniversary of late King Bhumibol the Great's passing on October 13, 2016, with widespread tribute ceremonies.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led a significant merit-making ceremony at Sanam Luang, offering alms to 89 monks, joined by cabinet members and the public.
Further tributes included ceremonies at Siriraj Hospital and the Royal Thai Navy headquarters, where participants observed an 89-second silence and placed Marigold flowers on the Thai script number 9, often while wearing yellow.

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.