Move Forward party sacks Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan

23 Sept 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward party unanimously expelled Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan for sexual harassment against three party volunteers.
The expulsion followed his failure to offer a sincere apology and comply with party requirements for public apology and victim compensation.
This marks the second recent expulsion of an MP by the party for sexual harassment, underscoring its firm stance on misconduct.
Chaiyamparwaan, like other expelled MPs, must register with a new party within 30 days to retain his parliamentary status.

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.