Two arrested for damaging bus windshields in Phuket

13 Sept 16:33 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket police arrested two men for allegedly using sling shots to damage the windshields of parked buses.
The suspects admitted they were hired for 1,000 baht per bus to target vehicles from other provinces, claiming these buses offered lower prices and threatened local business.
Approximately 10 buses have been damaged since late October, and authorities are now actively searching for the unidentified paymaster.

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.