No leave - 80,000 police officers to be on duty in Bangkok over New Year

13 Sept 10:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Police has ordered 80,000 officers to forgo leave from December 25th to January 4th to manage an estimated 7 million cars and an additional 1 million vehicles traveling in and out of Bangkok during the New Year holiday.
Authorities will implement measures including mapping alternate routes, expediting road repairs by December 25th, and banning 10-wheel trucks on 7 key routes (194km) on December 30th and 31st to alleviate severe traffic congestion.

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.