Over 63,000 hectares of farmland in 17 Thai provinces damaged by flooding

2 Oct 19:26 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding has devastated over 63,520 hectares of agricultural land across 17 provinces in Thailand, excluding the south.
Sukhothai province alone accounts for over 20,960 hectares of damaged farmland, with satellite data from GITSDA assisting in monitoring and management efforts as water levels begin to recede.

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.