Young protesters gather around Siam Square BTS station in Bangkok

13 Sept 21:26 Key points summarised by AI

Young protesters, primarily high-school students, convened at Siam Square BTS station in Bangkok for their 'Bye-bye dinosaur' rally, relocating from Ratchaprasong due to heavy rain.
Organized by groups like Bad Student, the protest targets the 'dinosaur' parliament for its refusal to address student concerns, with participants vowing to become a 'meteorite' for change.

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.