Injured security guard out of danger after bullet removed from his abdomen

14 Sept 04:54 Key points summarised by AI

A security guard for the anti-establishment Ratsadon group is now safe after nearly three hours of surgery to remove a bullet from his abdomen.
The incident occurred late Wednesday night during a protest at the Siam Commercial Bank head office, where the victim was shot by an unidentified gunman after the protest concluded.
In addition to the shooting, an explosion from a suspected 'ping-pong' bomb was heard after a man hurled an object at a McDonald's outlet, though the culprit escaped.

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.