Na Bon district residents rally at police HQ against bio-mass power plant

14 Sept 09:39 Key points summarised by AI

Residents from Na Bon district, Thailand, protested at the Royal Thai Police headquarters against two planned bio-mass power stations, fearing environmental and health risks to their agricultural livelihoods.
The 'Save Na Bon' group expressed concerns that the plants could switch to more dangerous fossil fuels in the future, escalating threats to their communities.
Protesters submitted a letter to Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta, demanding the project's cancellation and alleging his major shareholding in the responsible company.
Despite lodging complaints with multiple commissions (ERC, SEC, Parliament, NHRC), residents have seen no resolution and vowed to continue their protest until they meet with Pol Gen Wirachai.

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.