Thai Foreign Ministry aims to evacuate 400 Thais from Israel per day

20 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Foreign Ministry targets evacuating 400 citizens daily from Israel using all available channels.
Over 6,700 Thais have requested repatriation, with 21 confirmed dead and 16 believed captive following the Hamas attack.
Evacuation efforts are progressing, with most Thais moved from 'red zones' and multiple flights scheduled, including a second group of 19, a third group of 100, and a special flight for 250.
The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv has booked 100 hotel rooms for evacuees, and reports of forced labor in danger zones were dismissed, clarifying workers were moved to safer areas.

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.