18 Thais now believed to have been killed in Israel, 3,000 want evacuation

23 Sept 04:23 Key points summarised by AI

The unofficial death toll of Thai nationals in Israel has risen to 18, with approximately 3,000 Thais seeking evacuation amidst the ongoing conflict.
The Thai government is actively coordinating evacuation efforts, with the first groups of evacuees scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday.
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is seeking emergency funding for the evacuation operation and has initiated an investigation into rumors of some Thais being 'sold' by employers after being evacuated to safety.

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.