14 Thais missing in Gaza found and rescued by Israeli forces

30 Sept 23:19 Key points summarised by AI

Israeli defense forces successfully located and rescued 14 Thai nationals near the Gaza border, who had been reported missing after recent Hamas attacks.
The rescue operation also secured 16 Israelis, while 18 other Thai nationals are believed to have been killed, and up to 150 people kidnapped by Hamas militants since last Saturday.

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.