Cattlemen who killed tigers at national park surrender, say they killed their cows

14 Sept 01:31 Key points summarised by AI

Four cattle farmers surrendered to authorities after killing two tigers in Thong Pha Phum national park, claiming the big cats had preyed on their cows.
The suspects admitted to using multiple firearms and cattle carcasses as bait to hunt the protected tigers within the national park.
Park rangers launched a manhunt after discovering a jungle campsite with tiger carcasses and weapons, leading to the suspects' surrender facilitated by a local politician.
Hunting or possessing parts of protected tigers in Thailand is a serious offense, carrying penalties of up to four years imprisonment and a substantial fine.

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.