Protesters end rallies, to return tomorrow

13 Sept 13:15 Key points summarised by AI

Protesters concluded rallies across Bangkok and surrounding areas, reiterating demands for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's resignation and a new constitution.
Multiple rally sites, including Lardprao, Wongwian Yai, and Bangna, saw largely peaceful demonstrations ending around 8 pm without police intervention.
Organized primarily through social media, the protests were coordinated by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration, representing student activists.
Participants, mostly young people, vowed to resume protests on Sunday, signaling ongoing dissent against the current government.

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.