Supreme Court upholds 50-year prison term for ex-TAT governor Juthamas

13 Sept 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Supreme Court upheld the conviction of former Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Juthamas Siriwan and her daughter Jittisopha for corruption.
The mother and daughter received 50 and 40-year prison terms, respectively, for demanding 62 million baht in bribes related to the Bangkok International Film Festival contract.

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.