Trang governor quits after NACC faults him over purchase of fake bomb detectors

1 Oct 20:40 Key points summarised by AI

Trang Governor Kajornsak Charoensopha resigned prematurely after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found him guilty of gross disciplinary violations related to the 2008 procurement of fake Alpha 6 bomb detectors.
The Interior Permanent Secretary approved the resignation, noting the governor's right to defense and expressing belief in his innocence regarding corruption, despite his role in the committee that took delivery of the now-debunked devices.

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.