Undeterred, protest leaders call for rally at Rajprasong

14 Sept 01:41 Key points summarised by AI

Protest leaders, including the Ratsadorn Group, defied a state of emergency by calling for a new rally at Bangkok's Rajprasong intersection.
Authorities arrested student activist Panussaya Sitthijirawattanakul and at least 20 other key protest leaders following the declaration of the emergency.
The Ratsadorn Group condemned the state of emergency as a crackdown, while opposition leader Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit deemed it unwarranted and demanded the release of detainees and government response to protester demands for PM resignation and a new constitution.

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.