Sniffer dogs deployed at Thai-Laos border to prevent smuggling of pork

1 Oct 23:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thai customs deployed sniffer dogs at the Chong Mek border to combat pork smuggling from Laos, driven by high prices and a swine outbreak, though no contraband has been found there.
Separately, officials are investigating 300kg of pork dumped near the Moon River, suspected to be hoarded by a trader to evade sanctions, with previous large seizures still under disease investigation.

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.