Scandal ridden school sent no one to negotiate with parents

13 Sept 14:40 Key points summarised by AI

Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek school declined to attend arbitration talks with parents of abused students, opting instead to resolve a 130 million Baht lawsuit through court proceedings.
The dispute originated from a viral September CCTV clip that exposed teachers and assistants physically abusing young children in a pre-school class.
Police investigations confirmed 13 children suffered abuse on 58 occasions, resulting in convictions and imprisonment for some of the involved defendants.
Parents are seeking 5 million baht per child for psychological damages, emphasizing the school's lack of responsibility beyond a single semester's tuition refund as the reason for the substantial lawsuit.

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.