“WeVo” protest guard chief Toto and 11 others in police custody after Sanam Luang incident

23 Sept 06:20 Key points summarised by AI

WeVo leader Piyarath “Toto” Chongthep and 11 guards were arrested for attempting a public rally at Sanam Luang.
The event, disguised as a discount shrimp sale to assist vendors, was deemed a violation of the state of emergency.
Police intervened when the group refused to disperse, leading to arrests and a scuffle, with further police action at a secondary location.
The WeVo guards are closely linked to the anti-establishment Ratsadon group.

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.