Interpol issues Red Notices for arrest of two Canadians wanted in Thailand for murder

14 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Interpol has issued Red Notices for two Canadian ex-servicemen, Matthew Leandre Ovide Dupre and Gene Karl Lahrkamp, wanted in Thailand for the murder of an Indian-born underworld figure, Jimi “Slice” Sandhu, in Phuket.
The suspects, both 37, are deemed "armed, dangerous, an escape risk, suicidal and violent" and fled Thailand after the February 4th killing; the victim had a history of criminal activities and entered Phuket using a fake passport.

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.