Israeli envoy claims 99% of Thais in “red zone” evacuated to safety

1 Oct 02:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Israeli ambassador to Thailand reported that 99% of Thai workers in Israel's "red zone" have been safely evacuated.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin discussed ongoing evacuation plans, the release of Thai hostages held by Hamas, and concerns about Thais being forced to work in conflict zones with the ambassador, reaffirming Thailand's neutral stance.

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.