Thailand’s former Public Health Minister Dr. Mongkol dies of kidney cancer

13 Sept 14:27 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Mongkol Na Songkhla, former Public Health Minister, passed away at 79 due to kidney cancer, with his family revealing his wish for a simple, one-night funeral and body donation to Siriraj hospital.
He was a pivotal figure in the fight against drug patents and instrumental in replacing the 30 baht healthcare scheme with free universal healthcare for all Thais.

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.