Thailand launches no smoking or drinking campaign on parliament grounds

13 Sept 06:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Parliament has officially banned smoking, vaping, and alcoholic drinks on its grounds, aiming to establish a permanent non-smoking environment.
The ban responds to a petition highlighting the alarming 30.5% increase in vaping among Thai youth, particularly female students, and seeks to set a positive example.
Experts warn that vaping is harmful, containing nicotine and lead, which cause serious health issues; they urge strict enforcement of existing e-cigarette bans to curb their availability and appeal to young people.

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.