Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
฿6.9m cash found in house of a Ratchathewi district official after his arrest
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฿6.9m cash found in house of a Ratchathewi district official after his arrest
13 Sept 15:24Key points summarised by AI
A senior Ratchathewi district official, Pramuan, was arrested for allegedly accepting a 3.2 million baht bribe to drop a 40 million baht tax case.
Following his arrest, anti-corruption officials discovered 6.9 million baht in cash hidden in his wife's car at his house.
Investigators suspect more officials may be involved, citing a notebook with names, while Pramuan has been transferred and faces a disciplinary inquiry, currently out on 400,000 baht bail.
Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Yesterday 15:28Key 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.