PM Prayut - APEC must be open, connected and balanced

13 Sept 23:29 Key points summarised by AI

PM Prayut emphasizes Thailand's APEC chairmanship theme: "Open, Connect, Balance" to address post-pandemic imbalances in the Asia-Pacific region.
Thailand advocates for integrating the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model to foster economic growth among APEC members.
The APEC leaders' meeting in November aims to approve the Bangkok Declaration, elevating regional cooperation to new levels.
A series of Senior Official Meetings (SOMs) are underway, starting virtually in February, to establish priorities and deliverables across key areas like trade, investment, and sustainable development.

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.