Thunderstorms, strong winds, falling temperatures forecast until Friday

13 Sept 15:45 Key points summarised by AI

Fifty Thai provinces are advised to prepare for thunderstorms, strong winds, falling temperatures (1-3oC), and possible hailstorms from Wednesday to Friday.
The turbulent weather is caused by a strong cold front from China converging with westerly winds across Thailand's regions.
Bangkok experienced heavy rain with reduced visibility, and temperatures are predicted to drop by 1-2oC; rough seas in the Gulf warn sailors to exercise caution.

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.