Crowds in yellow shirts show up to greet Thailand’s King and Queen at the Grand Palace

13 Sept 12:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands, predominantly in yellow shirts, gathered at the Grand Palace to greet Thailand's King and Queen during a traditional ceremony.
The Royal couple engaged in an "unprecedented walkabout," directly interacting with subjects, accepting donations, and receiving cheers of "Long Live the King."
The demonstration was organized by staunch royalists to show support and protect the Thai Monarchy amidst anti-establishment protests demanding institutional reforms.
Prominent royalist Bin Banluerith, who recently faced online criticism for his pro-monarchy stance, expressed immense joy at the large turnout.

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.