Appeals Court upholds acquittal of 21 former PAD leaders

21 Sept 05:08 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court upheld the acquittal of 21 former People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders, who were accused of besieging parliament in 2008 to prevent then-Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from delivering his policy statement.
The court ruled the PAD protest was peaceful and legitimate, aimed at opposing an allegedly corrupt administration, and cited the National Human Rights Commission's view that police used excessive tear gas against the mostly peaceful protesters.

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.