Thailand’s New Year road carnage claims 85 deaths and injures 786 in 2 days

23 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's New Year holidays recorded 85 deaths and 786 injuries in just two days, with speeding (33.20%) and drunk driving (29.6%) identified as the leading causes of these accidents.
Motorcycles were involved in 82.7% of all incidents, which predominantly occurred on straight roads (81.80%) and highways (43.1%), with the peak accident time between 6 pm and 9 pm.

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.