Thai PM may lift state of emergency if there is no protest related violence

14 Sept 10:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his readiness to lift Bangkok's severe state of emergency very soon, provided no further violence erupts from protests.
He urged all parties in the political conflict to de-escalate, prioritize national unity, and seek resolutions through dialogue and the parliamentary process.
The Prime Minister emphasized his responsibility to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and govern based on legal principles, calling on protesters to respect the law and parliamentary democracy.

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.