Top cop rejects presence of Chinese police in Thailand

18 Sept 00:39 Key points summarised by AI

National Police Commissioner Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol firmly rejected the idea of Chinese police patrolling with Thai counterparts, citing concerns over national sovereignty.
He emphasized that Thai police are fully capable of ensuring the safety of all individuals, including tourists, and that foreign police presence would infringe upon Thailand's sovereignty.
Pol Gen Torsak clarified that the Royal Thai Police's actual proposal was for a coordination center with China to exchange crime-related information, not joint patrols, and noted that the idea for joint patrols originated from the Thai prime minister.

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.