Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Chon Buri police commander questioned for over 3 hours in extortion investigation
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Chon Buri police commander questioned for over 3 hours in extortion investigation
23 Sept 05:17Key points summarised by AI
Chon Buri police commander Pol Maj-Gen Kampol Leelaprapaporn underwent over three hours of questioning concerning allegations he and other officers extorted 140 million baht from an illegal online gambling gang.
Kampol faces charges of malfeasance in office, accepting bribes, and extortion, with 11 other police officers and two civilians also suspected in the case; the civilians have reportedly fled to a neighboring country.
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.