Bt100,000 offered for information leading to arrest of escaped convict

21 Sept 06:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Corrections Department has offered a 100,000-baht reward for information leading to the arrest of 37-year-old Chavalit Thongduang, a convict who escaped from a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Chavalit, serving 21 years for robbery and firearms, escaped after being admitted for dental treatment, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his escape and potential involvement of prison officials, with several criminal cases including drug trafficking and murder still pending against him.

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.