PM orders help to be sent to flood victims in Thailand’s 4 southern provinces

14 Sept 05:12 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered immediate deployment of manpower and materials to four southern provinces severely affected by flooding.
Government agencies, including troops, are mobilizing to evacuate residents, especially in hard-hit areas like Pattani where the central business district is submerged, and speed up floodwater discharge.
Over 50,000 households across Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat are impacted, with warnings issued for rising water levels along the Pattani River.
While flooding subsides in Yala, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand is reducing water discharge from the Bang Lang dam to alleviate the situation, following heavy rain last week.

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.