Thai National Book Fair to be held in March at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station

1 Oct 00:04 Key points summarised by AI

The annual Thai National Book Fair will take place at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station from March 26th to April 5th, with authorities assuring it will not impact vaccination operations.
The State Railway of Thailand approved the event to boost commuter numbers on the Red Line, utilizing the station's ample space, which currently experiences reduced daily train users due to the pandemic.

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.