Bangkok mall shooting suspect in psychiatric institute for observation

23 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

The 14-year-old suspect in the Siam Paragon mall shooting has been sent to the Galya Rajanagarindra Institute for a 5-day psychiatric assessment due to his distressed state and incoherent speech.
The boy, who allegedly killed two and injured five, reportedly suffered from hallucinations, while two men were arrested for selling him the modified blank-firing pistol used in the attack.

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.