Two elephants electrocuted near a durian plantation in Surat Thani province

11 Sept 12:58 Key points summarised by AI

Two adult elephants, a 25-year-old female and a 40-year-old bull, were discovered dead from suspected electrocution near a durian plantation within Tai Rom Yen National Park.
Wire was found entangled around their bodies, with burn marks on their trunks, indicating they were electrocuted by an electric fence.
The durian plantation owner confessed to activating an electric fence on Wednesday night to protect his trees after learning four elephants had entered the village.
Officials confirmed that installing electric fences against wild animals is a serious offense, and legal action will be pursued against the plantation owner.
Villagers are urged to report elephant sightings to park officials rather than attempting to harm the animals themselves.

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.