Protesters demand PM Prayut to quit by 10 pm

13 Sept 10:57 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-government protesters issued a 10 pm deadline for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign, threatening to escalate actions if he fails to comply.
Led by recently freed activist Chatupat Boonpatthararaksa, demonstrators blocked Ngamwongwan Road, demanding the immediate release of all detained political activists.
Protesters specifically called for the release of eight key figures, including Parit Chivarak, Panasaya Sitthijirawattanakul, and Panupong Jardnok.
The overnight protest featured music, anti-government speeches, and strong calls for the Prime Minister to step down.

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.