I'm not a military puppet in not dissolving ISOC : Srettha

24 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin rejected claims he is a "military puppet" for his government's decision not to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC).
He clarified that dissolving ISOC was never a policy of his Pheu Thai party, which instead focuses on modernizing the army and integrating it into the democratic process.
While acknowledging ISOC's outdated origins from the Cold War, Srettha committed to incremental change, ensuring the organization's role aligns with democratic values and protects people's rights and freedoms.
Srettha emphasized his government's approach of harmonizing ideas and working for the benefit of the people, asserting he would only be a "puppet of the people."

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.