Over 13,000 seized firearms will be destroyed by the police

14 Sept 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Police will destroy 13,559 seized firearms from concluded criminal cases to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands and ensure public safety.
The weapons will be crushed and smelted, with Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn overseeing the process, as authorities also crack down on illegal arms sales.

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.