Two hundred extra public buses available during this week’s long holiday

21 Sept 00:53 Key points summarised by AI

The Transport Company adds 200 extra buses to its fleet, preparing for an expected surge of 300,000 passengers during the upcoming long holiday, ensuring sufficient capacity for all travelers.
Fuel price support from PTT Public Company allows the company to maintain current bus fares until the end of September.
The company expands its services into cargo delivery, projecting 210 million baht in additional income this year, and is in discussions with Thailand Post for cooperation using bus terminals for parcel delivery.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.