Woman jailed for six months for offensive remarks about former PM Prayut

14 Sept 13:30 Key points summarised by AI

An elderly woman, known as “Pa Na Ban Pong,” was sentenced to six months and 10 days in jail and fined 1,000 baht for verbally abusing then-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
The court ruled she encroached on the prime minister's security zone, resisted police, and showed no repentance, even threatening officials.
The jail term was not suspended, as the court deemed strict enforcement necessary to prevent others from similar actions and uphold respect for the law.
After being granted temporary release on 30,000 baht bail, she protested by shaving her head and vowed to continue her fight for justice.

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.