Meteorological Department predicts cold weather for Thailand on Friday through Sunday

13 Sept 11:20 Key points summarised by AI

An intense cold front from China is forecast to significantly drop temperatures across northern, northeastern, and central Thailand from Friday to Sunday.
The strengthening northeastern monsoon will cause rough seas and isolated heavy rain in the southern Gulf, prompting warnings for fishermen and sailors.
Prior to Friday, most parts of the country will experience a temporary warming trend as the current cold front weakens.

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.