Thai PM to work from Defence Ministry with Government House under siege

14 Sept 14:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputies will relocate their work from Government House, which is currently besieged by thousands of protesters.
PM Prayut will operate from the Defence Ministry, where he is scheduled to meet with the Chinese Foreign Minister, while other deputy prime ministers will also move their meetings.
The protest, estimated at 8,000 people, demands the Prime Minister's resignation and leaders have announced they will encamp outside Government House for up to five days.
Police are collecting evidence for potential legal action against protesters for breaching the 50-meter perimeter and are adjusting their plans to manage the situation if the demonstration is prolonged.

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.