59 areas in Bangkok and suburbs polluted with excessive PM2.5 on Sunday

13 Sept 11:01 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok and its suburbs reported 59 areas with excessive PM2.5 dust on Sunday, despite a slight improvement in overall air quality.
Din Daeng Road was the most polluted site, recording 113 microns of PM2.5, with general air quality ranging from moderate to poor (39-113 microns).

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.