Parents of mall shooting suspect offer condolences and public apology

1 Oct 07:36 Key points summarised by AI

The parents of the 14-year-old Siam Paragon mall shooting suspect issued a public apology and expressed profound condolences to the victims and their families.
They committed to full cooperation with authorities, explaining their delayed statement was due to involvement in their son's legal custody and confirming they would not seek bail to aid in finding the shooting's motive.
Accepting full responsibility, the suspect's father personally attended a victim's funeral, offering compensation and expressing deep sorrow for the incident.

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.