Thai troops seize 225kg of crystal meth near Thai-Myanmar border

21 Sept 06:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai troops intercepted drug smugglers at the Thai-Myanmar border, seizing 225kg of crystal methamphetamine after a brief gun battle.
The incident occurred in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai, when ten armed men, believed to be ethnic Wa or Tai Yai, were encountered crossing from Myanmar.
Smugglers abandoned nine knapsacks of 'Ice' and fled back to Myanmar after a five-minute exchange of fire, with no Thai troops injured.
The illicit drugs are suspected to have been manufactured in northern Shan state and transported from a storage facility in Myanmar’s Tachileik province.

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.