20 Laotians nabbed at Thai-Malaysian border as they try to return to Lao PDR

13 Sept 18:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thai officials arrested 20 Laotians attempting to illegally cross from Malaysia into Thailand's Narathiwat province, confiscating two pickup trucks meant for their onward journey to Laos.
The Laotians, who worked on Malaysian fishing boats, admitted paying a human trafficking gang 8,000 baht each to facilitate their return to Laos.

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.