Three activists sentenced to nine months in jail

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

Three activists—Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, Panupong Jadnok, and Atthaphon Busphat—received nine-month jail sentences and a Bt525 fine each for illegally organizing a protest in Bangkok in February 2021 during a COVID-19 state of emergency.
The protest, held in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, involved disrupting traffic, a march to a police station to demand releases, and escalated into a scuffle causing minor injuries to seven police officers and property damage, though the activists were granted bail post-conviction.

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.