Three swept away by flash flood in Thailand’s Prachinburi province

13 Sept 23:23 Key points summarised by AI

Flash floods, caused by mountain runoff in Prachinburi province, Thailand, swept away one official and two villagers who are now missing.
Over 100 tourists were evacuated from a hotel after being stranded by 1.5-meter deep floodwaters, which submerged many parked cars.
Rescue teams successfully saved several people trapped in cars inside the flooded Tap Larn Tunnel, which was closed due to severe conditions.

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.