Thai police say only 8 protesters still held on remand, with 70 out on bail

13 Sept 12:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police confirm 78 anti-government protesters arrested since October 13, with 70 released on bail and 8 remaining in custody.
Protesters face various charges, including violating the Emergency Decree, illegal assembly, sedition, and harassing Her Majesty the Queen.
Despite the state of emergency being lifted, individuals already charged with its violation will still face trial.
Prominent figures such as human rights lawyer Anont Nampa and student leaders Panasaya Sitthijirawattanakul and Parit Chivarak are among the 8 still detained.
A scuffle at Ramkhamhaeng University resulted in minor injuries to anti-government protesters and damaged equipment, with royalists warning of escalating reactions if the monarchy continues to be offended.

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.