Repatriation of Thais from Israel to be accelerated from Monday

21 Sept 06:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will accelerate the repatriation of its citizens from Israel to 800 per day, increasing the number of flights to three daily starting Monday.
Two flights will be direct, with a third transiting via Dubai to facilitate the return of Thais from Tel Aviv.
The Foreign Ministry requests Thais who have registered for repatriation but changed their minds to notify the embassy to ensure efficient passenger loading.
The number of Thai hostages held by Hamas has increased to 19, following the abduction of two more individuals.

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.