American academic who wrote about Thailand’s lèse majesté law granted visa

14 Sept 04:10 Key points summarised by AI

American academic David Streckfuss, known for his writings on Thailand's lèse majesté law and pro-democracy activities, secured a one-year work visa on May 3.
This visa issuance follows the abrupt revocation of his academic visa in March, which his wife attributed to pressure from Thai authorities on Khon Kaen University over his 'political' work.
Immigration officials confirmed the visa grant, denying Streckfuss was on a watchlist, though he noted ongoing monitoring by other government bodies due to his politically-involved academic work.
Streckfuss expressed relief and happiness to continue his long-standing residence and work in Thailand, despite past interferences and surveillance.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 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.