Heavy rain from Typhoon Molave to lash most parts of Thailand through Friday

14 Sept 07:12 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Molave, a Category 5 storm, is set to bring heavy rain to most parts of Thailand from Wednesday until Friday.
The typhoon will make landfall in central Vietnam and then weaken, but its residual effects, combined with strengthening southwestern monsoon winds, will cause widespread heavy rainfall across Thailand's northern, northeastern, eastern, central, and southern regions.
Numerous provinces are forecast to experience significant rain, with rough seas expected in the Andaman Sea and Gulf, prompting warnings for sailors to exercise caution and for small boats to remain ashore.

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.