Thai police rebook three of four protest leaders released on bail by the Criminal Court

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police immediately rebooked three of four protest leaders, including Parit Chivarak and Panupong Jardnok, on new charges moments after the Criminal Court granted them bail.
The Criminal Court had initially rejected police requests for further remand, citing unnecessary detention and emphasizing the rights of the student detainees.
The leaders' lawyer strongly objected to the re-arrests as unlawful, leading the trio to declare civil disobedience by refusing to leave the prison voluntarily.
The re-arrest sparked resentment among families and supporters gathered for their release, while human rights lawyer Anont Nampa was separately denied bail by the Appeals Court.

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.