New seamless travel through toll plazas on Motorway No 9 from October 29

20 Sept 13:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Highways Department will launch the M-Flow toll system on Motorway No 9 (Dan Tap Chang and Dan Tanya Buri) from October 29, aiming to provide seamless travel and reduce congestion at toll gates.
The M-Flow system uses license plate recognition, allowing vehicles to pass through without slowing down or stopping, eliminating the need for Easy Pass or M-Pass barriers.
This new system is projected to increase vehicle flow fivefold, handling 2,000-2,500 vehicles per hour at speeds up to 120kph, significantly improving efficiency over older systems.
Successful trials will lead to the expansion of M-Flow to other special routes and expressways, with plans to eventually abolish cash, M-Pass, and Easy Pass systems entirely, transitioning to a prepaid model with penalties for non-payment.

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.