Historical parks and sites light up after dark in a winter celebration

14 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Fine Arts Department (FAD) is illuminating renowned historical parks and ancient sites across the country as part of the “Thailand Winter Festival,” inviting visitors to experience their beauty after nightfall.
Major attractions like Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya, Kamphaeng Phet, and Sukhothai Historical Parks are extending their hours for evening visits, offering unique light displays, cultural performances, and guided lectures.
The initiative also includes special events such as “Aew Kum Kam Yum Laeng” at Wiang Kum Kam (Chiang Mai) with architectural lighting and markets, and “Phimai Night: Light Up” at Phimai Historical Park (Nakhon Ratchasima), providing first-time access to inner monuments after dark.
Even the Bangkok National Museum is participating with night openings, allowing visitors to pay homage to sacred Buddha images and admire early Rattanakosin era murals in a distinct evening ambiance.

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.