Pak Thong Chai in Nakhon Ratchasima partially flooded, Erawan National Park closed temporarily

20 Sept 01:14 Key points summarised by AI

Pak Thong Chai district in Nakhon Ratchasima experienced partial flooding, with water levels averaging 60cm from the Lam Phra Ploeng River, prompting resident warnings and evacuations to temporary shelters.
Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi was temporarily closed to all visitors due to continuous heavy rain causing the Erawan waterfall to swell.
Suan Phoeng district in Ratchaburi faced severe riverbank erosion along the Pachee River from mountain runoff, damaging riverside guest houses and threatening homes, highlighting a recurring problem.

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.