Riot re-erupts, fire breaks out at Krabi prison over COVID-19 management

14 Sept 06:13 Key points summarised by AI

Inmates at Thailand's Krabi provincial prison reignited riots and set fire to their sleeping quarters on Friday, following an initial protest the previous day.
The renewed unrest stemmed from prisoners' dissatisfaction with the facility's COVID-19 management, demanding the transfer of infected inmates.
Authorities responded by transferring 400 inmates, using rubber bullets, and eventually storming the prison; the fire was extinguished, 14 inmates were injured, and 31 core rioters were detained.

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.