Royalists send letter to UN expressing support for Thailand’s lèse majesté law

13 Sept 21:34 Key points summarised by AI

Royalists, led by MP Pareena Kraikupt, submitted a letter to the UN ESCAP office in Bangkok, affirming their support for Thailand's lèse majesté law (Section 112).
They oppose anti-establishment movements urging the UN Human Rights Commission and international community to pressure the Thai government into repealing the controversial law, stating the law protects the Monarchy.

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.