Public advised to be wary after Revenue Department’s Twitter account was hacked

13 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Revenue Department's Twitter account was compromised by hackers who deleted previous tweets, renamed the account to 'Revenue/NFT,' and posted a message soliciting NFT project collaborations.
The department is actively working to restore the account and has urged the public to rely on its official website (www.rd.go.th), Facebook page, or hotline (11651) for accurate information during this period.

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.