Waranya wins again at 2023 world drone championship

23 Sept 04:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thai drone pilot Waranya Wannapong, 16, secured her third consecutive FAI World Drone Racing Championship title in the female category.
She triumphed in Namwon, South Korea, with a flying time of 87.505 seconds, surpassing competitors from Taiwan and Italy.
Waranya expressed her thrill at winning, receiving an eight-million-won award, and thanked her father for his unwavering support.
The four-day event, featuring 115 top pilots from 29 countries, also saw 19-year-old Korean Min Chan Kim emerge as the overall champion.

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.