Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Protesters begin gathering again in Bangkok
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Protesters begin gathering again in Bangkok
14 Sept 01:52Key points summarised by AI
Anti-government protesters are converging at three Bangkok locations, defying the state of emergency.
The rallies, primarily by young people, were organized via social media by an activist group and are growing in size without security force intervention.
Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Yesterday 15:28Key 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.