Heartthrob turned charity hero gives it all up to defend the monarchy

21 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Actor and renowned charity worker Bin Bunluerit publicly declared himself an uncompromising royalist, tearfully severing his 34-year ties with the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to shield it from his controversial stance.
He expressed unwavering loyalty to the Thai monarchy, vowing to defend it against insults and even threatening physical action against those who disrespect the royals in his presence.
Bin is now mobilizing supporters to demonstrate their loyalty to the King, urging them to gather at the Emerald Buddha Temple on November 1st and calling for similar provincial events.
Despite his controversial political declaration, Bin previously earned immense public admiration and a vast social media following for decades of tireless charity work, aiding disaster victims and the impoverished.

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.