Srettha says Thai air force ready to evacuate Thais in Israel

23 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed two Thai nationals were killed in the recent Hamas attacks in Israel.
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is on standby to evacuate Thai workers from Israel as soon as the situation permits.
The Foreign Ministry is actively coordinating with the RTAF to facilitate the evacuation of an initial group of 423 Thais.
With over 29,900 Thais in Israel, many in the Gaza Strip region, approximately 1,000 workers in the 'red zone' are urgently requesting evacuation.

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.