Warning of heavy rain until Monday in Thai 40 provinces

13 Sept 06:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Meteorological Department issued a warning for 40 provinces, including Bangkok, predicting heavy to very heavy rain until Monday.
The severe weather is caused by a convergence of a monsoon trough over Myanmar and northern Thailand, a low-pressure cell in the Gulf of Tonkin, and an intensifying south-westerly monsoon over the Andaman Sea.
Provinces across various regions, including northern, north-eastern, central, and southern Thailand, are expected to experience significant rainfall over the weekend and into early next week.

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.