PM Srettha to visit China for talks with Xi

1 Oct 06:20 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will undertake a four-day visit to Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum (BRF).
He is scheduled for high-level bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang to strengthen diplomatic relations.
The visit includes extensive meetings with numerous major Chinese business executives to foster investment and economic cooperation.
PM Srettha will deliver a speech at the BRF on the "Green Silk Road" and witness agreements promoting Thailand-China tourism.

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.