Thai aircraft will fly to Dubai on Sunday to pick up evacuees from Israel

1 Oct 12:39 Key points summarised by AI

Starting Sunday, Thai nationals evacuating from Israel will transit through Dubai on a new repatriation route, utilizing a large-capacity aircraft for the initial leg before connecting to chartered flights back to Thailand.
Multiple Thai airlines, including Nok Air, Air Asia, Lion Air, and the Royal Thai Air Force, are chartered to transport approximately 600 evacuees daily from Dubai to Thailand.
The remains of eight Thai nationals, identified as victims of the Hamas attack, are scheduled for repatriation to Thailand on Friday morning.
The conflict has tragically claimed the lives of 30 Thai workers, with 17 currently held captive by Hamas and 16 injured, underscoring the urgency of the ongoing evacuation operations.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 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.