Jailed Thaksin goes under the knife on Monday

23 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra underwent five hours of orthopaedic surgery on Monday and is currently recovering in the intensive care unit at the Police Hospital.
Doctors decided on the urgent procedure after reviewing recent scans, following his return to Thailand in August from self-imposed exile, where he was jailed for corruption but promptly transferred to the hospital due to health issues.

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.