PM says special law not needed to deal with protests, just strict law enforcement

13 Sept 13:44 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that strict law enforcement is sufficient to manage ongoing protests and escalating violence, rather than a special law, acknowledging the impact on national stability and foreign investor confidence.
The PM urged protesters to consider the negative economic consequences of their actions, while police warned against breaching the Royal Thai Police headquarters or damaging property, threatening decisive legal action.

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.