Floods in Pattaya and north as more rain is forecast

20 Sept 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding in Pattaya, rendering major roads impassable, while city officials initiated drainage efforts.
Widespread flooding impacts northern and northeastern provinces, submerging economic zones, hundreds of households, and over 64,000 hectares of agricultural land.
Ubon Ratchathani faces an imminent threat as the Mun River's rising level nears a critical threshold, prompting urgent reinforcement of flood walls.
The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rain and strong winds across northern, eastern, and central Thailand, including Bangkok, warning of flash floods and river overflows.
Concerns grow as nine large reservoirs exceed their upper rule curve, with many others over 80% capacity, heightening the risk of further spills and inundation.

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.